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Aitutaki swims to success

Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming

Twelve young primary school swimmers from Aitutaki, showcasing their raw talent, participated for the first time in the Cook Islands Aquatic Federation’s annual Kau competition in Nikao, scooping up 11 medals.

Kata: Legal age

Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands gears up for 30th Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon

Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Cook Islands Triathlon Association is excited about the forthcoming big week of events which surround the 30th Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon to be held this Saturday, May 4.

Titikaveka leads netball comp, Avatiu outclasses Ngatangiia

Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports

The fourth week of the Netball Cook Islands Rarotonga club competition was full of exciting matches. Teams fought hard on the court to get top spots before knockouts.

Sogavare bows out of Solomon Islands prime ministerial race

Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands' pro-China leader, Manasseh Sogavare, has withdrawn from the race to be the next prime minister following the country’s national election.

National Environment Service partners with Monash University to strengthen environmental protections

Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Enhancing Cook Islands capacity and learning opportunities when it comes to science, environment and legal policy is at the core of a partnership between the National Environment Service (NES) and Monash University in Australia.

Puaikura Fire Brigade responds to weekend crash with new equipment

Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Apart from attending to fire calls around the island, the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade attended a crash call over the weekend and is looking forward to improving their response time with the new station.

Court briefs

Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A number of matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane at the High Court in Rarotonga via an audio-visual link on Friday.

Following in dad’s footsteps: Tamaiti-Phareily ready for Te Mire Ura debut

Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, National

Captivated by the admiration he draws from his father, seven-year-old Tamaiti-Phareily Samson is participating in Te Mire Ura, Potiki (Junior) section culture competition on Thursday this week.

Vaping among children prompts proposal to raise smoking age

Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National

Ministry of Health proposes to raise the smoking age from 18 to 21 and implement new measures on imitation tobacco products like vape and e-cigarettes to reduce smoking rates in the country.

Public invited to discuss Health Bill, medicinal cannabis access

Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO) Health Secretary Bob Williams says it is important for the public to know and understand the Public Health Bill, set for public discussions starting today.

Kata: Medical research

Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Unstoppable Panthers in finals

Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) Rarotonga 13s competition knockout round on Saturday delivered a thrilling display of athleticism, strategy, and sheer determination, with the Tupapa Panthers asserting their dominance in both the men’s and women’s divisions.

Katoa re-elected Oceania Aquatics VP

Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming

Romani Katoa has been re-elected the vice president of the Oceania Aquatics Board of Directors for a new four-year term.

Ruta Mave: Rarotonga’s water treatment system – a costly unnecessary mess?

Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The water quality didn’t need fixing, the pressure did. The water isn’t tainted, the Government is, writes Ruta Mave.

Letter: Anzac Day Dawn Parade

Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia orana, sincere congratulations must go out to the organisers of this year’s Anzac Day Dawn Parade. Extremely well attended by local veterans, ex-servicemen and women, their families, children and grandchildren, as well as many visiting from overseas, including Victor #4 … fantastic to see the great turnout!

Letter: Free water – ‘Hatchet the Act’

Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Re ‘Government reneges on free water pledge’.

Historic ordination marks new chapter for Catholic Diocese

Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

In a significant and deeply moving ceremony, the Catholic Diocese of Rarotonga, Cook Islands, and guests witnessed an historic event – the Episcopal Ordination of their new coadjutor bishop, Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado, M.S.P., Bishop-elect.

Tourist fined for resisting police at Rarotonga Airport

Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Tourist fined for resisting police at Rarotonga Airport

Court briefs

Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A number of matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane at the High Court in Rarotonga via an audio-visual link on Friday.