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Ngakau Toa juniors in open Round Raro
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
Ngakau Toa’s J19 girls will be the only junior crew racing in the Round Rarotonga changes race on Friday.
Bitter sweet memorial effort by Denne’s Boys
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
It will be a bitter sweet Vaka Eiva for Denne’s Boys, a crew of paddlers from various Queensland clubs who have teamed up to travel to Rarotonga and race in the memory of their friend Denne Bourke who tragically went missing in May last year while paddling between islands in the Torres Strait.
Exciting week of racing lies ahead
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
Local teams have been putting in the mileage this year looking forward to their penultimate event of the season, the annual showcase oe vaka event Vaka Eiva.
World champ Mihinoa joins Ngakau Toa team
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
Top young Tahitian world champion paddler 18 year old Mihinoa Paari is definitely one to watch for in this year’s Matson Vaka Eiva.
Oceania Challenge Championship 2024
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Bowling, Sports
Cook Islands Bowls team are taking part in the Oceania Bowls Challenge 2024 and they are looking forward to more good results with finals to be played on Saturday.
Nukutere art up for silent auction
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National
An inspiring collection of artwork by the Nukutere College inclusive education “superpower” art students is now on display.
Slow Down in Town - 30 km/h speed signs in town zone
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Thirteen days after the Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) public notice to notify the community about the new 30 km/h speed zone along the main road at the St Joseph’s Cathedral, the road signs has finally been erected.
Police introduce pepper spray, officers graduate
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands Police are modernising officer safety measures, with the first class of officers graduating today under the Officer Safety Pacific (OSP) programme.
Roadshow not consultation
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, New Zealand, Regional
Non-government organisations are frustrated with the Cook Islands government seabed mineral consultations that are being held in New Zealand, calling for a 10-year moratorium to allow for independent research and capacity building within the Cook Islands.
Fires continue despite warnings
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Local, National
Regardless of repeated warnings and the clear dangers associated with lighting rubbish heap fires in extended periods of dry weather, many people continue to disregard safety guidelines, especially during windy conditions.
Kata: PERCA
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
8th Primary School Badminton Comp
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
Eight schools will be part of the 8th Annual Primary School Badminton Tournament which will begin tomorrow from 9am-2.30pm.
Cooks U21 Netball set to face world champs NZ
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
Cook Islands U21 netball team has been placed in Pool A for the upcoming U21 Netball World Cup, set to face off against some of the world's most formidable teams.
Cooks diaspora consultations in New Zealand
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
This week’s Cook Islands diaspora consultations in New Zealand have amounted to a shotgun approach to current affairs covering a variety of topics of national importance.
Cooks in plastics treaty negotiations
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Heads of delegation for about 32 member states met in Glion, Switzerland, to share views and ideas in preparation for the fifth and final session of Intergovernmental Negotiations Committee (INC-5) to establish a legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution, which will take place in Busan, Republic of Korea this November 2024.
Legalise pakalolo, fight hard drugs
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The flow of heroin,cocaine,fentanyl and methamphetamines into Rarotonga is unmatched and these hard core drugs are taking a real foothold in the demise of many Cook Islanders and our society as a whole.
Health and Beauty: Pure and Natural, a sanctuary for beauty and wellness
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Business, Features, Go Local, National
Pure and Natural salon and Beauty Spa, tucked away in a convenient new location in Ngatangiia, is offering a refreshing escape for customers seeking expert beauty services on the island.
USP Student body represents 14,000 students
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
The University of the South Pacific Students’ Association (USPSA) from 14 campuses spanning 12 member countries convened in Rarotonga yesterday representing the voice of 14,000 students.
Breast Cancer Foundation Ball to promote early detection
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National
Debbie Sorensen, Chief Executive Officer of the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Group, extends her support and solidarity to the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) as the guest speaker at the Ribbons of Hope: Early Detection Ball, taking place on Saturday, November 30, at the Ngatangiia Rugby Grounds in Rarotonga.
