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Teahupoo confirmed as 2024 Olympic Games venue, but with a lighter tower

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Pacific Islands, Regional

After weeks of controversy over potential environmental damages, French Polynesia's iconic site of Teahupoo has been confirmed as the 2024 Olympic Games surfing competitions venue, but it will be set up in a lighter format.

‘People are struggling’: Tikopia continues to suffer post-Lola

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Food supplies are running low on Tikopia Island, in the far east of the Solomon Islands, despite fresh supplies arriving on Thursday. The islands crops were destroyed during severe tropical cyclone Lola that made landfall about a month ago.

Sovereign rights not enough, regional cooperation needed for deep-sea mining: TIS

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National

There needs to be a regional approach to deep-sea mining, as opposed to relying solely on the sovereign rights of individual nations, given the transboundary risks such activities can pose to the Pacific Ocean, says a Cook Islands environmental group.

Letter: Call for urgent review of Cook Islands’ criminal law system

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Re: Our failed criminal law system:

Storyteller battles language loss with children’s novel

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National

Storytelling has long been a cherished practice for preserving culture, celebrating heritage, and sharing diverse perspectives.

Rarotonga man found guilty of assaulting sister, pregnant niece

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man who kicked his niece in the stomach and consequently threatening the life of her unborn child has been found guilty of multiple assault charges on two women.

Cook Islands eligible for ADB’s new ‘concessional funding’

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands is one of the eight small island developing states (SIDS) eligible for the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) “highly concessional funding”.

Swimmer Roberts makes a splash with gold medal win

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming

Team Cook Islands’ golden swimmer Wesley Roberts has once again made his mark, securing the country’s first gold medal at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands on Sunday night.

Foreign govt official avoids prosecution for late night crash

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A visiting foreign government official has avoided prosecution following a late night driving incident on Rarotonga.

Kata: TTV Board

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Football enters knockout rounds

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Rarotonga Football Season concluded its thrilling Round Cup competition over the weekend, resulting in a spectacular display of athletic prowess and sportsmanship from all the participating teams.

‘We and us’: Pacific Games battle begins as opening ceremony lights up Honiara

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming

The Pacific turned up on Sunday night (local time) at the newly built National Stadium in Honiara as the 2023 Pacific Games was officially opened in a ceremony befitting the region's premier sports event.

Ruta Mave: Cook Islands: Lost in identity, lost in translation

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Who are we? Sitting in the middle of the Pacific Ocean open and swaying to all manner of whims and calls from whom we think we are going to get our next meal ticket from, writes Ruta Mave.

Letter: League 9s

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

A simple question, I haven’t read anything regarding CISNOC’s plan to assist with the Rugby League teams’ situation days ago.

Letters: Prosecuting liquor outlets

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Following the trouble at Rehab Bar this writer has been waiting for any comment from the Police as to any suggestion that serving already intoxicated patrons might lead to violence fuelled by the legal drug alcohol.

Vet waves goodbye to the Cooks

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Veterinarian Michael Baer has been a familiar face in the Cook Islands for the past couple of years. He chats to deputy editor Al Williams as he prepares for another chapter in his life.

Aotearoa whanau reach out to draw strength from their Pacific heritage

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Aotearoa Marae on Rarotonga played host to a group who were here reconnecting with their heritage.

Te Tau Papa o Avarua: A 20-year masterplan to revitalise Avarua township unveiled

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National

Dignitaries unveiled the Phase 1 Te Tau Papa o Avarua project signboards, marking the official start of the plan which includes infrastructure and landscaping activities to be carried out in Rarotonga’s main central business district.

Initiative to preserve Muri Lagoon

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National

An enthusiastic effort is being undertaken by a whole-hearted community group whose passion is to preserve and protect the popular and beautiful Muri Lagoon in Ngatangiia.

Pacific financial intelligence units unite to combat financial crime

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

The Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) from the Pacific convened in Rarotonga last week to bolster regional partnerships in the fight against serious financial crimes.