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Mathematics in everyday life

Saturday 30 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend

Dr Roberta “Bobbie” Hunter has helped change the way young Pacifica people look at mathematics, sharing that it can be seen everywhere, and why it’s so important.

Ridge to Reef expedition a celebration of Earth Day

Saturday 30 April 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion

Wow, talk about adventure! As soon as we arrived at the Avana stream, the good times started flowing, there were smiles all around. What a day. Nothing like celebrating our earth by sharing its beauty with our youth.

Penryhn to receive $1.5 million dollar medical centre

Saturday 30 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

Construction of the new Tetautua Medical Centre in Tongareva/Penrhyn is set to commence next month.

Financial Secretary responds to Crocombe

Saturday 30 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Financial Secretary, Garth Henderson has responded to comments made by prominent businessman Tata Crocombe, who questioned the integrity of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) 2022 Asian Development Outlook which revealed the extent of economic downfall in the Cook Islands due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Rapist receives nine-year prison sentence for ‘repeated and humiliating’ assaults

Saturday 30 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, National

A 55-year-old man has been jailed for nine years after being found guilty of a series of rapes and assaults on a then-14-year-old girl.

French Pacific elections support Macron despite drop in voter turnout

Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

The Pacific French territories have shown their support for Emmanuel Macron at the polls. However, the territories' voter turnout has been lower than usual.

Moana Pasifika set for first game in Australia against the Rebels

Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Moana Pasifika will kick off the Australian leg of their Super Rugby Pacific campaign against the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday night in Melbourne.

Kata: Parking space

Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands Rugby League welcomes return of international matches

Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Rugby league, Sports

International rugby league is set to return, with the Cook Islands to play Samoa as part of a Pacific double-header.

Does his truth still confirm your convictions and ignite your passion?

Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

It’s interesting that one of our long-time family traditions is coming together as a family for whatever occasion ie. birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, funerals, or for someone who is leaving.

LETTERS: ‘There is no logic at all or for that matter, any humanity in this policy’

Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, I concur with the writer of "Perplexed with the Fuzzy Logic" in regards to the PR rules applied to non -New Zealand spouses.

Businesses eagerly await the arrival of Fijian staff

Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands businesses are hanging out for an initiative which will bring more Fijian workers into the island, with the first flight of workers to arrive in the country this weekend.

Swimmers brave swells and coconuts in dash for Boiler

Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Rarotonga comes alive with the massive Cook Islands Triathlon this weekend.

Underwater cables to improve internet in New Caledonia

Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

New Caledonian telecommunications company OPT-NC has almost finished connecting key underwater internet cables. These will give New Caledonia and its eastern islands faster internet.

Fiji political polls point to a shift in allegiances says Fijian academic

Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Campaigning is underway for the general election in Fiji and early predictions are pointing to a shift in allegiances.

Kata: Human rights

Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Big week of triathlon events set to excite competitors

Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Rarotonga is set to host the massive Cook Islands Triathlon with multiple events scheduled to kick off today.

LETTERS: ‘I’m in pain’

Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, this letter is about isolation, but it could be about medication, but it could also be about noise control and care facilities.

Creative Centre makes ‘Amazing Race’ pit stop

Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

Members of the Creative Centre have participated in their own Amazing Race.

PR application rules ‘discriminatory’: Fiji NGO head

Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Head of NGO Friends of Fiji Tangaroa Vakalalabure says the organisation will take the Cook Islands Government to court if it does not change its “racist” permanent residency (PR) application rules.