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Ruta Mave: What goes around comes around

Monday 5 February 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Last week I was looking for some positivity to write about, after realising corruption featured as the common theme in my articles last year, writes Ruta Mave.

More alleged brawlers expected in court this week

Monday 5 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

More alleged brawlers are expected to appear in court on Thursday after facing charges of fighting in a public place and assault with intent.

Island girls fly to big smoke and carve out their careers in tourism

Monday 5 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Tourism is the key driver for economic development in the Cook Islands and Tereora College graduates Kubethreana Taripo and Rakiki Brown are both “excited” to be the first scholarship students to be awarded the Cook Islands Tourism Leadership Programme scholarship.

Defended hearing for reckless and drink-driving accused two years on

Monday 5 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A reckless and drink driving case which has dragged on for two years, has been set down for a defended hearing.

Ngati Tangiiau akataoanga Rangatira

Monday 5 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

The Ngati Tangiiau chiefly tribe of Takitumu have gathered at Te Tu’ukura Marae in Turangi, Ngatangiia for the peaceful “akataoanga” traditional investiture of Maui Rangatira – Justine Matatoa Flanagan and Te Pa’u Tangi o Tangiiau Rangatira – Teremoana Peter Tamariki Monga.

Cyclone warnings issued as low pressure system hits the Cooks

Sunday 4 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Weather

Official cyclone warnings have been issued as the Cook Islands braces for a bumpy ride with the weather.

Kata: Mates

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Sporting body questions Lewis’ dual roles

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports

A national sporting federation has voiced concerns about the concurrent roles of Owen Lewis, the Secretary for Education, who continues to serve as secretary general of the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC).

Colourful tattoos, decorated canoes: Captain Bligh’s account of Aitutaki

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

Captain Bligh made two visits to Aitutaki and left unique accounts of their vaka and tattooing, writes Rod Dixon.

Combating crime: Youth programme connects to community and culture

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Crime, Education, Local, National

Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) youth programme offers year-long holistic learning activities for youth and families to combat recent youth crime and promote cultural connection. Candice Luke reports.

Apii Takitumu welcomes new prefects for 2024

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National

Just over a week after starting back at school, Apii Takitumu welcomed in the month of February by hosting their prefect’s induction day at the Holy Spirit Revival Church yesterday morning.

Te Ipukarea Society: Keeping our waterways in check

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Monitoring the quality of our stream water is a useful way to inform us whether some of our land use practices are impacting the health of our freshwater stream ecosystems and eventually our lagoon.

Virtues in Paradise: What is love?

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

I recently came down with the dreaded flu – part of a wave of viral illness that, along with Covid-19, is surging in many parts of the world, including here in paradise., writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

18-year-old seeks help for urgent medical treatment

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Health, Local, National, Regional

Fundraising efforts are underway to help 18-year-old Valyla Hickes get the medical treatment she needs in Fiji.

Maungaroa Valley inches closer to UNESCO world heritage status

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Environment, Features, Local, National, Weekend

The Maungaroa Valley in the Cook Islands is one step closer to becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognising its cultural significance and prompting calls for wider protection of cultural and natural heritage sites in the region.

We were all young once’: Youth social worker encourages calm and kindness

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Education, Local, National

On the final day of Te Kainga O Pa Taunga mental health workshop at Sinai Hall yesterday, practising councillor Sandra Cowen addressed children and adolescents’ emotional problems and preventative strategies for frontline workers.

Driver escapes injury but not conviction after crash in Aroa

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A 24-year-old motorist who escaped serious injury when his van veered off the road in Aroa and tumbled into a stream has not escaped conviction.

No person is above the law: Brown

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Economy, Local, National, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed Tongareva seat is vacant after former deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau’s conviction, triggering a by-election within 60 days.

Kata: Electric cars

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Medicinal Cannabis

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion