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Sword brothers share expertise with aspiring sporting stars
Friday 21 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in League, Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands brothers, home for a break from the international rugby scene in Japan, are sharing their expertise and inspiring the next generation of sports stars.
Airport upgrades key to unleashing economic potential of Pa Enua: PM
Friday 21 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands, Parliament
Prime Minister Mark Brown emphasises that the Manihiki Airport upgrade is not a political promise or a vote buying attempt but a project designed to improve the lives of people in the Pa Enua (outer islands).
Parliament News
Friday 21 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
Minister for Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) and Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Albert Nicholas says they are surveying the Rutaki foreshore area.
Kata: Prison
Thursday 20 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Titikaveka and Avatiu top seeds
Thursday 20 June 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The Rarotonga netball premiership round two competition concluded last week, setting the stage for the knockout rounds starting today.
Fishermen rescue yacht from Penrhyn lagoon
Thursday 20 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
A French yacht visiting Penrhyn this week escaped serious damage after grounding on a sea coral mount inside the island lagoon.
Letter: Getting a straight answer …
Thursday 20 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Getting a straight answer from the water authority is like pulling teeth.
Vaka Marumaru Atua makes homecoming journey with two women aboard
Thursday 20 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
As the Cook Islands voyaging canoe Vaka Marumaru Atua cuts through the blue waters of the Pacific making her journey back home to Rarotonga, alongside the male crew members are two women.
‘Miscommunication’ sparks confusion, Cook Islands delegation ‘not stranded’
Thursday 20 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, Local, National
The Cook Islands delegation attending the FestPAC in Honolulu clarified that they are not stranded and are returning home in two groups due to pre-planned limited flight seat availability.
Inmates enjoying ‘high standard’ of living
Thursday 20 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
Minister for Corrective Services George “Maggie” Angene says the inmate numbers at the Corrective Services in Arorangi have decreased since he took on the minister’s role in 2018.
Former PAC chair calls for scrutiny of both overspending and underspending
Thursday 20 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
Minister for Parliamentary Services, Foreign Affairs and Marine Resources Tingika Elikana says he hopes that the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will ensure that money appropriated by government will be spent accordingly.
Ombudsman awaits police updates on six complaints
Thursday 20 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
Minister for Ombudsman Vaine “Mac” Mokoroa says the Office of the Ombudsman has received eight complaints from the 2017-2024.
TTV to introduce water tariffs in Jan 2025 due to budget shortfall
Thursday 20 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Local, National
Due to budget shortfalls, Rarotonga’s water authority will introduce water tariffs starting in January next year with a phased implementation.
Kata: Appropriation Bill
Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Tourism targets French travellers with Paris event
Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
Nick Costantini, the Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) representative in Southern Europe, spearheaded an event in Paris earlier this month aimed at raising awareness and educating the travel trade about the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands Cricket gears up for T20 World Cup Qualifier
Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands Cricket Association men’s team has already begun their training for the International Men’s T20 World Sub-regional Qualifier in Samoa in August.
Taikoko honours fellow nurses with King’s Birthday Award
Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Being nominated to receive the King’s Honours Award in the coming year is a recognition of nurses in the Cook Islands, says director of Te Kainga O Pa Taunga, Mereana Taikoko
Pet Talk: Caring for newborn pets
Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Bringing a newborn pet into your home or farm is a rewarding experience that comes with its own set of challenges and responsibilities, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
PM Brown expresses optimism for Cook Islands’ 2032 FestPAC bid
Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, Entertainment, National, Parliament
Cook Islands government is keeping its fingers crossed as it awaits the decision of the Pacific Arts Council regarding the host of the 2032 Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture.
Demos have ‘no desire’ to rejoin Government-dominated Public Accounts Committee, says Browne
Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
Opposition leader Tina Browne says the Democratic Party MPs have no desire to re-join the ‘Cook Islands Party/Coalition Public Accounts Committee’ after resigning last month over difference of opinion.
