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Inflation eases but concerns remain
Saturday 31 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National
The inflation rate in the Cook Islands has begun to ease, currently at 2.8 per cent annually, but concerns persist over the ongoing increase in prices, albeit at a slower pace.
Living off the land and sea
Saturday 31 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National
A 69-year-old father, Nato Temu Junior, and his 80-year-old sister, Fever Teira Tana, who live alone at their family home in Tupapa, are living happily and unbothered by the ongoing rise in inflation, which has increased by 2.8 per cent this year.
Mike Carr: Water usage ‘facts’- A closer look at TTV’s report
Saturday 31 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The recent lack of rain fall, and therefore water pressure, and the proposed water tariffs, have combined to make a perfect storm of the topic of water usage, evidenced by recent headlines and articles in the printed press and (I understand) significant discussion/debate on social media, writes Mike Carr.
Thomas Wynne: The many faces of fatherhood
Saturday 31 August 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Our Papa, our fathers, our Metua, Pops, or simply Dad – as we celebrate Father’s Day, the word “father” evokes a mixture of feelings and memories about the roles they have played in our families and lives, whether present, absent, or just passing through, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Te Ipukarea Society: Ī’oi project takes flight
Saturday 31 August 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
This week marked an exciting milestone for the Ī’oi project led by Te Ipukarea Society, as researchers successfully captured and tagged the first ī’oi in the Takitumu Conservation Area.
Harmon refuses to pay $50k fine after appeal against football ban ‘dismissed’
Saturday 31 August 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports
The worldwide ban on all football-related activities imposed on former Cook Islands Football Association president Lee Harmon will continue to apply past its date of expiry until the fine and costs of over $100,000 are paid in full.
Top of the table clash as Tupapa takes on Matavera-Ngatangiia
Saturday 31 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
This week marks the start of the second phase of the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup Competition, with critical matches poised to shake up the standings.
Kata: Helmets
Friday 30 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
CIRU gears up for Awards Night
Friday 30 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is gearing up for a fantastic conclusion to their 2024 season with an exciting Awards Ceremony to be held this weekend.
Church talk: Can humanity reclaim its divine image?
Friday 30 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Through God’s grace we can be restored and renewed, reclaiming the divine image and fulfilling the purpose for which we were created, writes Bishop Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado msp of the Catholic Church.
NES reviews national biodiversity strategy
Friday 30 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service (NES) will be seeking the public’s, government agencies and non-governmental organisations’ perspectives on plans to update the Cook Islands National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP).
Letter: What happened to Miss Cook Islands Pageant?
Friday 30 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Kia Orana, I am writing in a bid to see what is going on with the Miss Cook Islands Association.
Letter: Govt workers muzzled on seabed mining issue?
Friday 30 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I recall during the purse seine protests some government workers being told not to attend a planned lunch time action, so we kept to out of work hours and hundreds turned up to speak out.
Letter: Are German-style helmets legal?
Friday 30 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, A year ago, my son purchased a German style helmet. We hid it and he was forced to use the helmet we chose for him. Glad we did, a week later he fell off and completely wrote his bike off. He had the standard scrapes and bruises but also hit the ground so hard that he cracked his full-face helmet.
Paikea unveils new star compass and oe
Friday 30 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation welcomed onboard Vaka Paikea outgoing New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Tui Dewes, for the blessing of their new carved etu marama star compass and the naming of their oe “inuinutai”.
Woman fined for drunk driving
Friday 30 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, National
A woman who has been convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $218 for excess blood alcohol and careless driving charges has also been disqualified from driving for 12 months.
Accused burglar denied bail
Friday 30 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Nineteen-year-old Melvin Eli, one of the accused alleged to have been involved in the recent break-in reported around Avarua, has been denied bail as police prosecution revealed he could face up to nine burglary charges.
‘His legacy is one of unity and strength’: Cook Islands mourn the loss of Māori King
Friday 30 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, New Zealand, Regional
The Cook Islands community is deeply saddened by the passing of Kīngi Tūheitia Paki, the Māori King, who was a frequent and cherished visitor to the islands.
MoE committed to supporting students amid NCEA concerns
Friday 30 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Cook Islands students are ‘outperforming’ the Pacific and Māori cohorts in New Zealand in the new National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) literacy and numeracy tests.
Kata: International report
Thursday 29 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
