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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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