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Environmental advocates raise concerns about Rarotonga water facilities

Monday 21 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

Community group Te Vai Ora Maori (TVOM) is calling for the National Environment Service to protect Rarotonga's freshwater streams in the wake of upcoming permits being assessed.

Environment


Neighbours set for derby clash

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Rarotonga football season will see two interesting battles between Tupapa versus Matavera and Titikaveka versus Avatiu.

Football


Palmerston community and partners rally to rid the island of rats

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands

Invasive species such as rats pose a threat to island biodiversity. They can impact nesting seabirds and turtles as well as native plants by feeding on native seeds.

Environment


Top paddlers here for Nationals

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

Seventeen teams will be battling it out on the ocean this afternoon in the Cook Islands Oe Vaka National V6 Iron race which starts from Avarua harbour.

Paddling


Toa Samoa Rugby League World Cup parade unites

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National, Rugby league, Sports

In true Pacific style, flags of the Pacific islands including the Cook Islands, Niue, Fiji and Tonga billowed amongst the deep red of Samoa’s, united in their support for Toa Samoa, in yesterday’s parade.

Entertainment


Struggling during the down time

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National

Tourism operators are likely to go into hibernation over the long summer period as they struggle with the relative lack of flights and visitors. Matthew Littlewood talks to those in the industry about the outlook.

Business


Weighing up the alternatives in protecting the Cooks from coastal erosion: Where to next?

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

Avana Harbour on the eastern side of Rarotonga has been in the spotlight this week as residents awoke on Monday to find a digger dredging in the narrow stretch of water. Al Williams investigates what this project is all about.

Environment


Reiner’s declaration of love for Raro

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth, Memory Lane

Reiner Gatermann’s love for Rarotonga has brought him back to the island an incredible 21 times. He chats with senior journalist Melina Etches.

Features


UN bid back on the table

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Regional

Cook Islands could pursue United Nations membership to become a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for future financing options, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

National


Defendant excused from appearing in court

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Culture, National

A woman facing a theft as a servant charge has been excused from appearing in court as she is in New Zealand attending to her child at Starship Children’s Hospital.

Culture


Cooks couple sharing wellbeing dream with Polynesians globally

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, Local, National, Technology

A Cook Islands couple have set about getting their people on track to good health through an app.

Health


‘It’s like coming back home’: Shortland Street star shares his connection with Cook Islands

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, National

Ben Mitchell has visited the Cook Islands several times but it was during a recent trip that he felt a connection which brought him closer to his ‘ancestral homeland’.

Entertainment


Cook Islands’ old audiovisuals from the 1960s to be digitised

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in

Many of the Cook Islands old audiovisuals from the 1960s to 2000s will be digitised in Wellington along with treasured New Zealand collections.


Antibiotics ‘don’t work for viruses’

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

In October, when Te Marae Ora (TMO) Pharmacy Staff surveyed 434 people on what they knew about antibiotics, they found that a lot of people thought that antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by bacteria, or viruses, or fungi, and nearly half the people surveyed thought antibiotics helped to treat the common cold.

Health


Cook Islands and the British Commonwealth membership

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, In Depth

Before the Cook Islands considers submitting an application to become a member of the United Nations, we should first consider submitting an application to become a Full Member of the British Commonwealth, writes historian Howard Henry.

Features


Pero’s national airline dreams dashed again

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National

Businessman Mike Pero’s national airline proposal to the Cook Islands Government has been declined, but the Prime Minister says a future national airline is inevitable.

Business


Raro kids get football lesson

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Football, Sports

Oceania footballer of the century, Wynton Rufer wrapped up a week in Rarotonga on Wednesday coaching children how to kick a ball.

Football


Accused released from custody on strict conditions

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A man facing intent to injure charges has been released from custody on strict conditions.

Court


PM calls for more climate funding

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Environment, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown says funding for smaller nations affected by climate change must be accelerated.

Economy


Court briefs 17.11.2022

Friday 18 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Drink driver apologises A drink-driver didn’t have to travel far to land in hot water after crashing into the Ministry of Justice building in Avarua. Ngatokorua William entered guilty pleas to drink driving and careless driving following an incident on October 5.  His truck mounted the footpath by Ministry of Justice building and “plowed” into […]

Court


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