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Tahiti sailors win 2024 Regatta in Raro
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Regional, Sailing, Sports, Tahiti
Sailors from Tahiti edged over Rarotonga, proving to be very competitive taking out first place in both the Lasers and the Optimist classes, winning the 2024 sailing challenge overall trophy.
Board intervenes to settle TAU controversy
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Reporter Talaia Mika yesterday met with Te Aponga Uira directors to get an explanation of the power authority’s handling of the electrocution of four staff members and the controversy it has caused.
700 customers at risk of power disconnection
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
More than 700 customers of Te Aponga Uira are at risk of being disconnected from electricity supply if they do not pay their overdue bills to the power provider.
Round 12 of the football season kicks off today
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The football excitement continues at the Cook Island Football Association (CIFA) Complex today with grassroots teams set to kick off Round 12, showcasing their talent and passion.
New Caledonia's President Mapou says French territory is at a "turning point"
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Sailing, Sports
New Caledonia's President Louis Mapou says the French territory is at a "turning point" after the three-day fact-finding mission, headed by three Pacific leaders wrapped up in Nouméa. RNZ Pacific Presenter/Bulletin Editor Lydia Lewis reports.
Over 1000 celebrate nuku at Ngatangiia
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
To commemorate Te Arikianga o te Evangelia/The Arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands, each year on Gospel Day brings together an assembly from each of the six Ekalesia of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) on Rarotonga.
Western Pacific to miss UN goal to cut early deaths from lifestyle diseases: WHO
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Western Pacific countries including the Cook Islands will likely miss out on the United Nations’ goal to reduce premature deaths from lifestyle-related diseases such as cancer and diabetes, as a result of alcohol and tobacco intake.
ICI alleviates self help in Aitutaki
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki mayor Nick Henry has acknowledged Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) for stepping in to assist with the water supply challenges in Aitutaki.
Call to conserve water
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Conserving water is a key to improving supply in Rarotonga, reports Talaia Mika, and part of the solution to enabling fire brigades to fight fires in these current times of water shortage.
Crashes, burglaries on Gospel Day long weekend: Police
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
The long Gospel Day weekend was a relatively quiet and peaceful holiday with few incidents reported to police.
Court briefs
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Assault case to proceed At the Chief Justice Patrick Keane High Court sitting last week, Judge Romeo Nee Nee, who denied charges of assaulting a female, had his case adjourned to December 13. Nee Nee represented by defence lawyer Michelle Tangimama requested that his trial be held in December to replace one of her trial […]
Jail warning to drunk driver
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man has been disqualified from driving for 16 months after he was convicted for excess breath alcohol and other driving related charges.
Cook Islands sets climate change goals for COP29
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
The Cook Islands delegation to the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, COP29 will advocate for climate finance, keeping 1.5 degrees alive and transparency in negotiations.
Maine Kūki ʻĀirani Aotearoa Hit the Stage
Wednesday 30 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Maine Kūki ʻĀirani Aotearoa Hit the Stage
SG chairs Companies Amendment Bill sub-committee
Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
A parliamentary sub-committee chaired by the Solicitor-General Lauaki Annandale has been approved by Parliament to review the Companies Amendment Bill 2024.
Paddlers battle in windy conditions for V6 national titles
Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
Paddlers battled in super windy conditions in Saturday's national iron race, the last race of the season before Vaka Eiva in just under four weeks’.
Cook Islands Aitu and Moana reflect, rebuild after loss to Fiji
Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands must focus on their next matches to maintain their standings at the Pacific Championships.
Letter: Compensation ordinance in need of updating
Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I read with interest last week’s articles about the TAU electrocution incident.
Letter: Damages over defamatory claims
Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor: In the Cook Islands High Court Bench Violation Book, 4.2 rule of law, it states, “the doctrine of the rule of law”, in its simplest form, means that we are all subject to clearly defined laws and legal principles [rather than the person whims of powerful people] and that those laws apply equally to all people all the time.
Ruta Mave: Call for proper caring for elderly
Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Will anyone address the elephant in the room? asks columnist Ruth Mave. And will government tax pensioners again? Mave writes.
