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Environment concerns halt hydro energy project at Sheraton redevelopment
Tuesday 27 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
National Environment Service (NES) has stopped work on a redevelopment project at the old ‘Sheraton Hotel’ site until an environmental impact assessment (EIA) is completed.
Kata: Commonwealth club
Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Eels it! Avatiu crowned champions
Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
In a thrilling 80-minute match that had fans on the edge of their seats, the Avatiu Eels emerged victorious over the Tupapa Panthers, clinching the 2024 Rarotonga Club 15s premiership title with a hard-fought 32-27 win on Saturday at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka. Solomone Taukei reports.
Ruta Mave: The reality of leadership in the Cook Islands
Monday 26 August 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Snoop Dogg is a popular hip-hop rapper named after Snoopy from the peanut’s cartoons. He is a successful cannabis businessman and now the grand-daddy of the recent Paris Olympics.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kata: Ministers travel
Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
