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New Mangaia mayor Rani pledges service to community
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Mangaia’s incoming Island Government members were sworn in during a special ceremony last week.
Prime Minister welcomes At Sea, Sail Out Rally, rejects moratorium
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Local, National, Parliament
Prime Minister Mark Brown has welcomed the At Sea,Sail Out Rally against deep-sea mining but has expressed reservations about thecall for a moratorium on deep-sea activities.
Excitement looms as Rarotonga football round nine action gets underway
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The excitement builds at the CIFA Complex today as the grassroots teams take the field for their Round 9 fixtures.
Cook Islands falls to Tonga in World Youth Cup Qualifier
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands remains in contention for a spot in the Netball World Youth Cup 2025 despite going down to Tonga on day two of the World Youth Cup Qualifier Oceania at the National Sports Arena in Nikao last night.
Kata: Metallic nodules
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
‘Netball is in our DNA’: Cook Islands hosts Netball World Youth Cup Qualifier
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Pacific Islands, Regional, Sports
Netball Cook Islands is proudly hosting the 2024 Netball World Youth Cup Oceania Qualifier from September 16-21 in collaboration with the Oceania Netball federation.
Dynamic duo Neururer, Moorfield set new course record at Raro Challenge
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The Cook Islands Triathlon Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge saw a thrilling victory for experienced triathletes Roland Neururer and Jason Moorfield, who set a new course record.
Tupapa, Puaikura battle to 2-2 draw in Premier Men’s clash
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Round 8 of the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup was packed with excitement as teams across all divisions left everything on the field, delivering thrilling moments and some unexpected results.
‘Golden ei’ buzzer puts four through to Cook Islands Has Talent Final
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Four talented performing acts from the semi-finals of the Cook Islands Has Talent show have secured their spots in the grand finale, which will take place next Saturday, September 28.
Letter: ‘Trust in God, not money’
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I see in various forms of media, including Letters to the Editor and the Ocean Ancestors Facebook page, discussions and arguments that refer to the Bible.
Herman highlights Cook Islands’ seabed minerals progress
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
The marine minerals community from over 25 countries has gathered in Rarotonga, sharing ideas and knowledge on the future of seabed minerals as the 52nd Underwater Minerals Conference 2024 officially opened yesterday at the National Auditorium.
PM declares seabed minerals ambition
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands wants to be the country that is at the forefront of the seabed minerals sector, declared Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Drunk driving leads to crashes and domestic violence
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
The Cook Islands Police Service has expressed great concerns over the ongoing behaviour of drink driving leading to road incidents following last weekend’s list of incidents.
Parliament adjourns to1pm today
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
Parliament was adjourned yesterday after sitting for 30 minutes to allow Members of Parliament to attend the opening ceremony of the Netball World Youth Qualifiers Oceania at the National Sports Arena.
Accused representing himself denies rape and burglary charges
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man accused of rape and indecent assault of a girl aged 12 to 16 is representing himself in a jury trial at the High Court in Rarotonga this week.
Huge turnout expected for At Sea, Sail Out Rally against deep sea mining
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The organisers of the At Sea, Sail Out Rally are anticipating a “huge turnout of people” at the event tomorrow.
‘We’re fighting to protect our people’ - Water petition tabled in Parliament
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Parliament
Ngatangiia MP Tukaka Ama tabled the ‘Keep Our Water Free’ petition opposing the incoming water tariffs in Parliament yesterday, and reiterated that it was their job to hear the voices of their people.
Cook Islands U21 thrills home crowd with victory
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands U21 side won its first match against Papua New Guinea 64-45 at the Netball World Youth Cup Qualifier Oceania at the National Sports Arena in Nikao last night.
Kata: Seabed minerals conference
Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Letter: Nodules: ‘Our underwater Amazon’
Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I thank Ms Alex (Herman) for her reply to my previous letter regarding DSM (Deep Sea Mining) or SBM (Sea Bed Mining) which is what some are hoping to do in our EEZ.