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Drink-driving primary school teacher refused name suppression after blowing four times the legal limit
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A drink-driving school teacher of 18 years who blew 1000 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath has failed in her bid for name suppression.
New Zealand Governor General receives warm Cook Islands welcome
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, New Zealand, Regional
New Zealand Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro and her delegation were warmly welcomed to the Pa Ariki Palace with a traditional turou by Puati Mataiapo George Ngapare and Paitai Rangatira Steven Kavana.
Rarotonga cyclists riding to raise funds for Pump Track
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
A group of eight local riders are teaming up with seven international riders across New Zealand and Australia to raise funds for the construction of a Pump Track opposite Apii Te Uki Ou.
Town eyeing win to keep Conan’s Cup hopes alive
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The Town women’s rugby league team is focussed on winning the second leg of the Conan’s Cup series this weekend to keep their title hopes alive.
Students get creative for Apii Avarua’s inaugural art show
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The Apii Avarua Dome is a display of colour featuring art and craft pieces designed and made by the students.
Letter: Counting numbers and dollars
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Tuesday’s front page headline, ‘Hawaii, Sydney routes to contribute $20m annually’.
Letter: Kata cartoon
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I write to register my disgust and contempt on the Kata cartoon that you published in your newspaper on Tuesday 6th June.
EMCI to test emergency sirens
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Don’t be alarmed when you hear the emergency sirens located around Rarotonga wailing tomorrow (Friday) at noon. Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) will be testing the sirens to identify which alarms are functioning and those that will need repair work.
Plans to revive Miss Cook Islands pageant
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Features
Plans to revive Miss Cook Islands pageant.
New Zealand specialists to probe ‘sudden’ chicken deaths
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National
Cook Islands Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed that a team from New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industries will be in Rarotonga next week to investigate the sudden death of chickens on the island.
Thriving gardens on Palmerston Island
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
School students on Palmerston Islands are developing green fingers.
Apii Avarua students create wearable arts from newspaper cuttings
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
Apii Avarua is holding its first school art exhibition project which features vibrant works of colour created by the students since the beginning of this term.
Young male motorists the main culprits of carnage on our roads
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
The vast majority of motorists causing trouble and consequently being convicted are aged under 30.
A hard day fishing – 9 kg tuna wins competition
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
It was a hard day of fishing on Saturday with a beautiful flat sea and no one claiming the $1000 heaviest tuna prize - which had to weigh in at least 20kg in the 14th Don Beer Snr Memorial Heaviest Tuna fishing competition.
Close to 200 players turn up for Badminton Challenge
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
The first night of the five-week Social Elite Challenge saw more than 170 players take to the courts representing their workplaces, government departments and family.
Strong challenge at Kumete Athletics Competition
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
This year’s Kumete Athletics Competition saw a strong challenge from Tupapa who came a close second to Arorangi as overall winners, says the president of Athletics Cook Islands, Simone Fe’ao.
Pet Talk: Food glorious food
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Food is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Sitting down to dinner is the best. The best. Well at least the best since breakfast. We can eat food for pleasure, but the reason we need food is for energy, writes Te Are Manu clinic medical director Dr Michael Baer.
New ways to grow organically to be discussed at Fiji conference
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
Executive members of local organics group Natura Kuki Arani (NKA) hope to bring back new lessons about organic growing after attending conferences in Fiji.
Long weekend ends with noise complaints and motorbike incidents
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police say the long weekend ended with noise complaints, wilful damage and two motorbike incidents.
Official report required on missing Indonesian: Police
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police will require an official report on the missing Indonesian crewman from the fishing company before proceeding with the standard requirements.
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