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Increased reports of ‘inadvertent or inconsiderate actions’ in our waters

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

A warning bell has sounded following the death of an endangered green turtle in Rarotonga waters.

Kata: Religious Cult

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Read more: Minister denies involvement with South Korean cult Grace Rd Church

First aid saves lives

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

World First Aid Day is an annual observance held on the second Saturday of September each year serving as a global platform to raise awareness about the importance of first aid knowledge and skills in saving lives.

Marumaru Atua heads for Palmerston

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weekend

Vaka Marumaru Atua has departed for Palmerston Island on a chartered trip to collect the Project Working Group (PWG) who are working with the island community to address the rat problem.

Tennis players receive fair play and Sportsman awards

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis

Young Cook Islands tennis players Tera Rongo and John Tui-Tonga Gibson have returned home with Fair Play and Sportsman awards from the Zespri AIMS Games 2023 in Tauranga, New Zealand.

Rarotonga Football Season continues to Round Five with excitement

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Rarotonga football season continued to bring excitement to the field as round five kicked off last Wednesday despite the heavy downpour which saw the last minute move of the U12 games to Takitumu School.

Letters: Where’s the line of communication?

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I purchased Vodafone Cook Islands' $19 for 19GB Wi-fi voucher on Friday through the company's phone app.

Visitor appears in court following Tourism office crash

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Several court matters were presided by Justice of the Peace John Whitta at Criminal Court in Rarotonga on September 7.

Cook Islands in Executive Council for UNESCO’s Oceanographic Commission

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands has been elected to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Executive Council of the Intergovernmental Oceanic Commission (IOC) for 2023 – 2025.

Agriculture staff in para-veterinary class

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National

Six Ministry of Agriculture biosecurity and livestock staff have been attending a veterinary summer class, and at the end of the year, the successful participants will receive certification from SPC and the Ministry of Agriculture.

Cruise ship makes unplanned stop due to medical incidents

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National

Cruise ship Coral Princess made an unplanned stop in Rarotonga on Tuesday as two people required medical attention, while it is understood a passenger on an inbound Air New Zealand flight to Rarotonga died this week.

Battling the stigma of mental health across the Pacific

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Health, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Mental health remains a stigma in the Pacific, but there might be some good news out of the Cook Islands. Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ reports.

Minister denies involvement with South Korean cult Grace Rd Church

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Minister Vaine “Mac” Mokoroa has been quick to dismiss suggestions that members of the controversial South Korean cult Grace Road Church have recently visited the Cook Islands, while others remain silent.

Lahaina fundraising event brings in $10k and more to come . .

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Rarotonga turned up in the wind and rain as part of a combined effort to support the fire destroyed town of Lahaina, in Maui, Hawaii.

Kata: Acting PM

Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks Men’s bowling team 8th place at 2023 World Bowls event

Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports

Cook Islands Men’s Fours bowling team are now placed 8th in the world at the 2023 World Bowls Championships in Gold Coast, Australia.

Te Tuhi Kelly: ‘It’s a when, not an if’

Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion

I went to the morning session on the second day of the Pacific Medical Association’s conference here in Rarotonga, I was particularly interested in the role of traditional health and wellness models that countries with native populations ringing the Pacific had developed, writes Te Tuhi Kelly.

Letter: Where’s the money?

Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Dear Editor, By letter of August 3, 2023 Covid Bank said “the taxpayers look forward to a full public report on these loans given out during Covid and before the election”. A totally reasonable request.

Cooks resort group nabs three trophies at travel awards

Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Go Local, National, Tourism, Weekend

A Cook Islands resort group has scooped three trophies at the World Travel Awards.

A dream catch . . .

Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Visitors on board a Raro Fishing Charters vessel eturned to Avatiu Harbour ecstatic as they had just become part of their very own extraordinary fishing tale, reeling in their biggest fish ever.