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Lewis calls for recognition of teachers’ role

Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National

The Ministry of Education is calling on the public to come together to celebrate World Teachers’ Day, acknowledging the pivotal role of teachers in shaping the nation’s future.

Education


Rising bike thefts prompt rental company’s call for return of community policing

Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National

One of the most affected victims of the trending bike and scooter thefts across the island, who has lost six bikes through thefts, is calling for voluntary community policing to be re-introduced.

Crime


Rapist jailed for 10 years 

Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping and indecently assaulting a girl who was between the ages of 12 and 16.

Court


Muri Environment Care Expo highlights ecological restoration progress

Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The inaugural Muri Environment Care Expo, concluding tonight, showcases the group’s efforts to preserve and protect their lagoon through ecological restoration activities.

Environment


Church talk: ‘Comparison is the thief of joy’

Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Rather than focusing on what we don’t have or what we lack, let us be more grateful for the blessings we do have in our lives, writes Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Church Talk


Youth football coaching certificate course wraps up in Rarotonga

Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

After an exhilarating three days of learning and development, the youth football coaching course hosted by Phill Parker from the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has come to a successful conclusion in Rarotonga.

Football


Super League bound Rapana’s emotional farewell to Raiders

Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islander Jordan Rapana has bid an emotional farewell to his ‘home’ Canberra Raiders ahead of his move to Super League with Hull FC.

League


Thousands to gather for Cook Islands Games opening

Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports

Thousands are expected to attend the vibrant opening ceremony for the third Cook Islands Games tonight, where over 3000 athletes will showcase their island pride in the biggest national sporting event in the country.

Athletics


Cook Islands wins bid to host 2029 Pacific Mini Games

Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports

Cook Islands has been confirmed as the host of the Pacific Mini Games in 2029, becoming the first country to host the event three times.

Athletics


Kata: MPs travel

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata


Puni and Crighton-Teau achieve personal bests at NZ competition

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands weightlifters Etoa Puni and Briseis Crighton-Teau achieved personal bests and placed in the top of their divisions at the 2024 New Zealand National Secondary School Weightlifting Championships.

Other Sports


Team Rarotonga ready for 2024 Cook Islands Games

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports

Team Rarotonga, with its massive 580 registered athletes, is set and ready to compete in the much-anticipated 2024 Cook Islands Games, which officially begin this Friday.

Athletics


Letter: Public payroll

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Two more job offerings in the newspaper by Cook Islands Investment Corporation. Your readers might want to have a look at CIIC's webpage and the small army of people standing proudly in the main picture.

Letters to the Editor


Letter: Rethinking economic growth

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It is unnatural and a dangerous thing, for a person to never stop growing. So why do we insist on never ending economic growth?

Letters to the Editor


Ministry of Internal Affairs celebrates women leaders in Pa Enua

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has congratulated the female candidates elected as mayor and councillors at the 2024 Island Government Election held in August, saying it is a blueprint for others in the region to learn from and aspire to.

Local


Mitiaro completes Southern Group Island Council swearing-in

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The last of the Southern Group islands to swear in their Island Council did so in true island style, according to a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister.

Local


Pu Tapere for Maraerenga in dispute after second election  

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The recent election for the Pu Tapere (village leader) for Maraerenga has been marred by controversy and competing claims, with two individuals claiming the position after separate elections with differing outcomes.

Local


Families outraged over scooter and bike thefts

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police are investigating recent thefts of scooters and bikes, which they suspect are connected to juveniles, after three separate incidents occurred on the same day this week.

Crime


High Court delays sentencing in cannabis case, Judge questions defendant’s motive

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court

The sentencing of a man who was charged for cultivating cannabis and selling or offering to supply a Class C controlled drug has been adjourned to tomorrow.

Court


Community urged to be mindful of fire safety after Ngatangiia incident

Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National

A raging inferno fuelled by coastal winds that propelled flames up to the heights of nearby coconut trees in Ngatangiia was fortunately doused before reaching nearby properties this week.

Environment


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