Internal

Te Marae Ora on alert amid XEC surge in NZ

Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has encouraged anyone with flu-like symptoms to practice good public health measures after a new, highly transmissible Covid-19 subvariant, XEC, has been detected in New Zealand.

Cook Islander named manager of country’s largest department store

Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Features, National, Weekend

A former sales assistant, who has worked diligently for a decade, has been promoted to the manager position of the country’s largest department store.

Children get a taste of sushi-making

Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Food

Children as young as six years old participated in a World Food Day Potiki Makona Kai Sumaringa Sushi workshop at Terevete Park yesterday.

Aitutaki women clinch back-to-back cricket gold

Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Cricket, Sports

The Aitutaki Cricket Women’s “Golden Girls” team has once again claimed victory at the Cook Islands Games, successfully defending their champion title. Aitutaki players were jubilant and excited having fought hard on the cricket ground yesterday in a thrilling final against Atiu, at the Turangi Oval. Leanne Kiria-Browne, captain of the Aitutaki women, was overjoyed […]

Excitement builds for the Cook Islands Games Football finals

Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The countdown is on! Today, the CIFA Complex in Matavera will host the much-anticipated finals of the Cook Islands Games Football Competition 2024, kicking off at 9am.

Northern Group islands dominate Cook Islands Games boxing event

Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Boxing, Sports

The three-day boxing tournament as part of the Cook Islands Games this week wrapped up with a bang, with the Cook Islands Boxing Federation (CIBF) seeing so much potential in the local talents.

Fire brigade strained by fires and water shortage

Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National

The Teimurimotia Volunteer Fire Brigade has responded to five fire incidents on the island within two weeks, amid low water pressure that raises concerns for the brigade.

Court briefs

Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A man who was sentenced a week ago for driving related charges, was before the Court on Thursday for breaching community service and his probationary licence.

Daughter adds new chapter to father’s memoir

Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane

A revised edition of Tom Neale’s memoir about his solitary life on the remote island of Suwarrow has been published, featuring a new chapter and epilogue written by his daughter, offering a fresh perspective on his experiences.

Te Ipukarea Society: Dedicated conservation efforts boost Kākerōri population

Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The Rarotongan Fly-Catcher, locally known as the Kākerōri, has had quite the history. It was once recognised as one of the 10 rarest birds in the world with 29 individuals recorded in 1989. Rats feasting on Kārerōri nests were the number one threat to the Kākerōri.

Thomas Wynne: The debate over Cook Islands passport

Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Our identity as Māori is attached to our akapapa and our akapapa is attached to land. Land, that has over time become more fragmented, smaller and occupied by often vacant land owners, but this is not about land tenure and absentee landowners, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Kata: Tourism consultation

Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: TMO Mammogram

Friday 18 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Minister Mac

Friday 18 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rau-Heather’s five-star performance

Friday 18 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Badminton, Football, Sports

Sixteen-year-old Zarrian Daniel Rau-Heather is one of the top-performing young athletes to have emerged from the 2024 Cook Islands Games, winning five gold medals in the open’s division.

Cook Islands Games to culminate in spectacular dance, fireworks display

Friday 18 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

In the quiet hours before dawn, an excited group of dancers and drummers rise at 4.30am, driven by anticipation and passion for the closing ceremony of the 2024 Cook Islands Games that will be held tomorrow evening at the National Stadium in Nikao.

Letter: Proposed Cook Islands passport

Friday 18 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The discussion around the introduction of a Cook Islands passport versus retaining the New Zealand passport touches on key issues related to identity, practicality, and global mobility.

Transport ministry, BTIB partner to streamline business licensing process

Friday 18 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National

In an effort to further economic growth and improve the efficiency of business operations, Te Mana Tumotu o te Kūki ʻĀirani/ Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) are pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MoA).

Low water pressure to affect high-ground residents again

Friday 18 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National

Rarotonga’s water authority, To Tatou Vai (TTV), has once again warned members of the public that the water pressure will be low as a result of the low-rainfall affecting mostly residents living in higher ground.