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Cook Islands weatherman Ngari retires after 40 years

Monday 26 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

Cook Islands weatherman Arona Ngari, who served as the director of the Meteorological Service for 40 years, was celebrated at a special farewell function on Thursday night.

Cook Islands and India deepen ties

Monday 26 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The High Commissioner of the Republic of India to the Cook Islands, Neeta Bhushan is visiting the Cook Islands this week. She arrived in Rarotonga on Thursday, February 22 for a five-day visit.

TMO’s patient referral costs skyrocket amid NCD crisis

Monday 26 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

Patient referral budgets have skyrocketed in the Cook Islands as the nation grapples with almost half its people suffering noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Al Williams reports.

Mangaia School leaders take charge after weather delays

Monday 26 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands

Rain forced Mangaia School to huddle its students indoors for their leadership induction programme on Friday, but the ceremony went ahead after two weather-related postponements.

League’s derby day double header

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Arorangi’s Raemaru Park will be a hive of activity this afternoon when it hosts the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition’s first double header.

Super Slam swings into action

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports

Weather permitting, the 2024 Rarotonga Super Slam Competition’s first round will start today.

‘You need to be strong enough to stand up for what is right’

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Titikaveka College and Apii Rutaki Primary School held their annual prefect investiture ceremonies, where student leaders were encouraged to be strong, brave, and selfless in their roles.

Staff vote chooses Imanuela Akatemia’s 2024 prefects

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Through a staff voting process, Imanuela Akatemia elected their 2024 student leaders.

Ma’uke Mission: Exploring 200 years of London Missionary Society connection

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

A book which captures some aspects of the London Missionary Society connections with Ma’uke, will be launched next week.

Descendants reunite across the Pacific

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane

Over 300 descendants from Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, Tahiti, Marquesas, Rarotonga, and Mangaia participated in the George Outher Brown Reunion this week at Te Are Kariori National Auditorium.

Apostolic Church of the Cook Islands bids farewell to Samoan graduates

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The Apostolic Church of the Cook Islands bid farewell to three Samoan students who recently completed their five to six years of training in Rarotonga and graduated as full-time pastors and evangelists.

Thomas Wynne: From simply surviving to thriving

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Cook Islanders in New Zealand have built strong communities and faced challenges, but the question remains whether their dreams of prosperity have been met and whether they should reconnect with their island homes. By Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Govt grapples with aging buildings

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

While a $400,000 operation to rid the Old Post Office of asbestos in Avarua gets underway, questions remain around the ageing stock of government-controlled facilities on Rarotonga.

Brawler convicted, sentenced for his part in Nikao scrap

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man involved in a mass brawl on Rarotonga has been convicted and sentenced for his part in the fight.

New builds springing back after pandemic slowdown

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National

The number of new builds in the Cook Islands are approaching pre-pandemic levels after dropping nearly 70 per cent in two years to hit a 10-year low in 2021.

Tourism launches Mana Tiaki programme with Titikaveka College

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Te Mato Manava Turoto Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s Jeremy Goodwin and Emma Kainuku-Walsh recently visited Titikaveka College to introduce the concept of Mana Tiaki (sacred guardianship).

Avarua landmark falls: Iconic flamboyant tree cut down after 130 years

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane

The iconic flamboyant tree that graced the Avarua roundabout in town for around 130 years is no more.

Four-way battle for Penrhyn seat

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

Four candidates, including the wife of the former MP and deputy prime minister, will contest the 2024 Penrhyn by-election to be held next month.

Kata: Air NZ Tyre Issue

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion