Headlines

Refurbished computers, boost for school computer classes

Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

ANZ Bank handed five refurbished computers to Imanuela Akatemia yesterday to assist students with their computer classes.

Letters: Hello academics

Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia koe e te Etita, Kua mataora au i te kite i te au aronga katu marama no te au university tuketuke o te pa enua i vao ake ia Rarotonga tei tere mai i teia epetoma i topa ake nei.

Aitutaki taskforce members receive warrants

Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National, Outer Islands

Three members of the Arenikau Taskforce have been warranted as Honorary Constables and sworn in by Inspector Maeva Kirikava.

Cardiovascular leading non communicable disease related deaths

Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

According to Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health quarterly report, cardiovascular diseases is the leading cause of non-communicable diseases (NCD) related deaths in the Cook Islands.

Meeting house reopened with grand ceremony

Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

Te Kapua’anga O Te Evangelia’ Meeting House in Takuvaine, a special gathering place which was built to commemorate Gospel history, has reopened its doors following a two-month-long renovation project.

Cook Islands to get visit from high profile China delegation

Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Special Envoy for Pacific Island Countries Affairs and the Government of the People’s Republic of China, Qian Bo, is scheduled to arrive in the Cook Islands today.

Cyclists dig in for endurance event

Wednesday 12 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cycling, Sports

The nation’s strongest and quickest cyclists took to the roads on Friday’s public holiday to participate in one of the Cook Island Triathlon Association’s flagship events, the BSP 100K cycle challenge.

Driving towards a more accessible environment for individuals with various disabilities in Cooks

Wednesday 12 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Paving the way for inclusion and equality for people with disabilities, the Disability Inclusive Programme is driving awareness and empowering private sectors, government agencies and organisations to create accessible workplaces.

Deep tones of the oud fascinates students

Wednesday 12 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Tereora College students had the honour of welcoming two visiting distinguished guests who are making a unique music video about the global impacts of climate change.

Obsolete notes bounce back on Raro

Wednesday 12 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

A number of NZ$20 notes which are not accepted by the banks have been circulating on Rarotonga.

Kata: Obsolete notes

Wednesday 12 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands and other Pacific nations call for support in transforming agrifood

Wednesday 12 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, National

The Cook Islands has joined in a call for global action to make agrifood systems more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable.

Robotics competition puts young brains to the test

Wednesday 12 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National, Technology

Cook Islands Robotics Competition held at the Cook Islands Centre for Excellence in Information Technology (CEIT) University of the South Pacific (USP) yesterday, saw a number of students gather to showcase their knowledge in robotics and eagerly learn more.

Decision paves way for treated radioactive water long-term release plan into the Pacific Ocean

Wednesday 12 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Prime Minister of the Cook Islands Mark Brown has received the comprehensive International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on the Safety Review of the ALPS-Treated Water at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan.

Climate crisis an 'existential threat', says Commonwealth head

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Many small island states live in fear of natural disasters, as unprecedented storms become more frequent, says Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland, RNZ reports.

Kata: Fukushima Nuclear wasterwater

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Bulldogs take on the Eels on Friday

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Titikaveka Bulldogs will face Rarotonga Club 15’s defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels at Raemaru Park, Arorangi on Friday.

Letters: Warning signs are still being ignored

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, This letter is in response to the front page story the other day about the dangers of swimming alone at Avaavaroa passage in Takitumu despite the many signs around the beachside.

Reuben Tylor: Looking at Cooks fisheries

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Most people in the Cook Islands know there is a problem with our fisheries resource. I want to have a look at this problem in this first article and then in subsequent articles look at some of the reasons this might have happened, as well as identify the social and economic impact on our country, writes Reuben Tylor.

Smooth road for Gospel celebrations

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Bumps in a small stretch of the main road in Arorangi (from the Raemaru Park driveway to the Arorangi CICC Mission grounds) have been smoothed out and hot mix sealed in preparation for the Bicentennial Arrival of the Christianity celebrations to Arorangi/Puaikura in a few weeks’ time.