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Letter: $100m water system ‘fails to deliver’

Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Do we have a water crises, or are we suffering the after-effects of Idiotic Decisions in Crises?

Letters to the Editor

Kiwi’s 63rd Rarotonga return

Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Tourism

An 82-year-old New Zealander is visiting Rarotonga for the 63rd time after falling deeply in love with the island during an accidental visit in the 1970s.

National

AGM to elect new executives for Tourism Industry Council

Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Tourism

New executive members for the 2024-25 financial year will be elected at the Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council annual general meeting on Wednesday.

National

INTAFF holds consultations to update disability, aging plans

Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National

There are concerns for older persons who do not have family members to care for them and the lack of support for caregivers who are looking after family members in their homes.

Economy

Cook Islands enhances climate transparency with training

Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Climate Change Cook Islands staff participated in a weeklong Capacity-building Initiative for Transparency – Global Support Programme (CBIT-GSP) training workshop at the New Hope Church last week.

Environment

Prime Minister Brown committed to New Caledonia mission

Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, New Caledonia, Regional

Prime Minister Mark Brown is committed and looking forward to partake in the high-level Pacific Islands Forum Troika-led mission to New Caledonia.

Local

TTV recommends drastic cut to proposed free water allocation

Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, Local, National

The Rarotonga water agency has slashed the Government’s proposed free water allocation by 75 per cent, recommending a daily limit of just 100 litres per person.

Environment

Kata: Ministers travel

Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

Pacific’s first: A doctorate and a deeper connection to home

Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education, Features, National, Outer Islands, Weekend

When Cook Islander Dr Antony Vavia walked off the stage earlier this month with a piece of paper he had worked hard for six years, he achieved more than just becoming the first Pacific Islander to earn a doctoral degree in marine biology from Auckland University of Technology (AUT).

Education

Te Ipukarea Society: Cook Islands Seabed Mining Regulations premature

Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Te Ipukarea Society urges the Cook Islands Government to delay the adoption of seabed minerals mining regulations due to insufficient scientific information and the ongoing negotiations at the International Seabed Authority.

Environment

Thomas Wynne: What is lawful is not always what is right

Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Travel for government is an absolute necessity, that much is true, but it should never be treated as a blank cheque, without public scrutiny and a scrutiny balanced against the many pressing priorities a community faces, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Editorials

Fierce rivals set to battle for 15s title

Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The 2024 Rarotonga Club 15s grand final is shaping up to be an unforgettable showdown between two of the country’s fiercest rugby rivals: the Tupapa Panthers and the Avatiu Nikao Eels at Teimurimotia Park this afternoon.

Rugby Union

Football’s round one competition culminates with exciting fixtures

Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

As the first round of the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season draws to a close, today’s fixtures promise an exciting conclusion. Avatiu FC will host Titikaveka FC at Aretere Park while Puaikura FC and Matavera-Ngatangiia FC will face off at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.

Football

Wahoo! Record-breaking field of anglers vie for Gary Parlour title

Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports

The first lines hit the water yesterday morning for the 27th edition of the legendary Gary Parlour “Wahoo” Game Fishing Tournament, poised to make history as a record 46 boats have registered for this event.

Fishing

New mayors confirmed in Southern Group islands

Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

The 2024 Island Government Election final count was revealed this week by the Elections Office, and the new mayors who had led in the preliminary count were declared the winners.

National

Court briefs

Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, National

Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning presided over a number of matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.

Court

Cook Islands ‘not invited’ to CHOGM

Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Cook Islands will not be attending the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa because the country has not been invited, and efforts to gain membership are ongoing.