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Kata: Glossy brochure

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tapaitau tops preliminary count

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics

The preliminary results of the Penrhyn by-election held yesterday shows a close race between Sarakura Tapaitau, wife of the former MP, and Cook Islands Party candidate Vaine Wichman.

Fishing vessel Zambucca hauled out of water for inspection

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Curious onlookers gathered at Avatiu Harbour yesterday to watch the precarious operation of fishing vessel FV Zambucca being lifted out of the water by two cranes.

Driver guilty of careless driving and refusal of breathalyser test

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A 45-year-old man has been found guilty of driving-related charges by a jury.

JPs enhance skills in decision- making and judgment writing

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, Local, National

Justices of the Peace (JPs) practicing in Cook Islands Court are undertaking training in a workshop focused on decision-making and judgment writing.

Letter: Free and unlimited internet

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I have posted a couple of articles to LinkedIn promoting free and unlimited internet as a competitive advantage for the Cook Islands.

Pet Talk: How to get rid of fleas on your pet

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Fleas can cause a lot of problems for dogs and cats, but there are treatments available to help control them, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu.

Future triathletes take centre stage

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The Cook Islands Triathlon annual Paradise Supplies Kids’ Tri took place on a hot and sunny Saturday afternoon.

Kata: Rain

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Glassie returns as Cook Islands netball U21 coach

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball Cook Islands is gearing up to host the Netball Youth World Cup Regional Qualifiers for Oceania and has appointed a new coach to prepare the national side for the tournament to be held in September.

Avatiu FC fall short in OFC Women’s Champions League debut

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Poor weather on Sunday (Cook Islands time) might have meant that Solomon Islands’ Henderson Eels were made to wait a little longer to make their OFC Women’s Champions League debut than they’d hoped, but their patience was rewarded with a 2-0 win over Avatiu FC in Honiara.

Cook Islands women attend disaster risk reduction training in Tonga

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National

Cook Islanders Eileen Macquarie and Ella Napara participated in the weeklong second phase of the disaster risk reduction training in Nuku’alofa, Tonga last week.

Katuke takes top prize at Mama’s Reef Fishing Competition

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports

The Cook Islands Game Fishing Club’s Mama’s Reef Fishing Bamboo Rod Competition on Saturday drew a respectable number of 27 enthusiastic women.

Penrhyn ‘ready to vote’

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics

Voters in the Cook Islands’ northern group island of Penrhyn head to the polls today for a by-election.

Ashton brothers facilitate return of heirlooms, seek to build museum on Aitutaki

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

Priceless stone pre-European artefacts will be returned to the Cook Islands later this year.

More rain expected for Rarotonga

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

Rarotonga is expected to experience more rain today, says the Cook Islands Meteorological Service.

Crashes, noise complaints, and arrests …

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police responded to a few reports over the weekend, including two suspected alcohol-related road crashes.

Man on trial for crash, refusal of breathalyser

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A Rarotonga man is on trial for careless driving causing injury and refusing a breathalyser test after allegedly causing a motorcycle accident.

Opposition leader calls for review of treaty obligations after immigration ruling

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Politics

The Leader of the Opposition is calling on Government to review and reconsider its approach to treaty obligations and the legislative process, to ensure that future legislation fully complies with the constitutional requirements and principles of separation of powers.

Survey shows ‘larger employers’ pay above minimum wage, says Chamber

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

A Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce survey has shown that the majority of employers, particularly larger employers, pay their employees more than the national minimum wage.