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Mauke’s Tura lifts his way to gold
Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Other Sports, Sports
A 32-year-old national weightlifter made an impressive finish at the Cook Islands Games weightlifting competition dominating the Men’s 96-kilogram division with a total lift of 275 kilograms, the highest total lift among all categories on Wednesday.
Record-breaking handball participants at 2024 Cook Islands Games
Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Handball, Sports
Handball Cook Islands has witnessed an incredible surge in participation in the 2024 Cook Islands Games, reflecting a growing enthusiasm for the sports across the islands.
Letter: Deep sea riches
Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
In response to the letter by “Eyes on Judas,” I noticed a lot of anger in the biblical themes used to express the danger of SBM (Seabed Mining). I would like to offer a different biblical perspective.
Letter: Purpose-built youth centre
Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Minister for Youth Vaine “Mac” Mokoroa, in this writer’s view, needs to place his passport in the office safe and leave it there until there is established on Rarotonga, the first purpose-built youth centre.
Mataora appointed ICI deputy secretary
Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has become the first ministry to appoint a deputy secretary, aiming to improve efficiency and leadership within the organisation.
Container theft accused walks free
Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man charged with theft of a 40-foot container was discharged without conviction yesterday.
Court warns recidivist offender to stay out of trouble
Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Recidivist offender Okirua Manuela, who is well-known to the Court system, was warned that any breach of his sentencing conditions could result in imprisonment.
PAC urges transparency in boating investigations
Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended that the Ministry of Transport be transparent in its investigations of serious boating incidents and that the lack of technical staff has impacted its ability to monitor and enforce shipping regulations.
Government sees seabed mining as economic game-changer
Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands government has revealed that it sees greater economic potential in seabed mining, which has fuelled concerns from the Opposition.
Public Accounts Committee recommends seed fund for Pa Enua tourism
Thursday 10 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended that Cook Islands Tourism encourage and pioneer a debt or equity fund designed to provide seed investment for Pa Enua tourism projects.
Kata: Youth development
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Team Rakahanga sweeps aquatics medals at Cook Islands Games
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
The aquatics events, held over a three-day race, were the first of the Cook Islands Games’ sports to conclude with Team Rakahanga waving their flag with pride as they dominated several categories.
Rarotonga and Atiu claim gold medals in rugby league 9s comp
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Rarotonga and Atiu claimed the men’s and women’s gold medals in the Cook Islands Games rugby league 9s competition, which concluded last night at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Pet Talk: Behind the scenes- The dedication of Te Are Manu’s volunteers
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Our veterinary clinic, Te Are Manu, is the only veterinary clinic in the entire Cook Islands. We are a fantastic organisation, providing exceptional standard of care for the animals of Rarotonga and beyond, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Letter: Where’s the recognition?
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Last week our Cook Islands Robotics team arrived home from competing in Greece at the First Global Robotic competions, to no official welcome, or fanfare, no recognition from Government entities.
Training and partnerships boost Mauke’s tourism potential
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National
Cook Islands Tourism aims to develop sustainable tourism on Mauke by implementing projects like storyboards, homestays and historical site preservation, with strong support from the local government and community.
Lewis defends Ministry of Education appointment
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
Secretary of Education Owen Lewis has defended the appointment of an executive director, saying that the role was established in 2014 and had been vacant, and dismissed claims that the position duplicated his own.
Motorcyclist ‘wearing bicycle helmet’ injured after accident
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Motorcyclists must follow the law, wear the correct type of helmet and have it properly strapped on, says Brent Fisher, president of the Cook Islands Road Safety Council.
Te Marae Ora health ministry warns of flesh-eating bacteria
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands has not reported any cases of flesh-eating bacteria, but Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health is advising the public to practice good hygiene, clean wounds thoroughly, and keep them covered with clean, dry bandages until healed.
First major cocaine case results in imprisonment
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A New Zealand-based Cook Islander was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment for bringing cocaine and cannabis into the country in the first significant case of its kind.
