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Excitement builds for the Cook Islands Games Football finals
Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The countdown is on! Today, the CIFA Complex in Matavera will host the much-anticipated finals of the Cook Islands Games Football Competition 2024, kicking off at 9am.
Northern Group islands dominate Cook Islands Games boxing event
Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Boxing, Sports
The three-day boxing tournament as part of the Cook Islands Games this week wrapped up with a bang, with the Cook Islands Boxing Federation (CIBF) seeing so much potential in the local talents.
Fire brigade strained by fires and water shortage
Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
The Teimurimotia Volunteer Fire Brigade has responded to five fire incidents on the island within two weeks, amid low water pressure that raises concerns for the brigade.
Court briefs
Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who was sentenced a week ago for driving related charges, was before the Court on Thursday for breaching community service and his probationary licence.
Daughter adds new chapter to father’s memoir
Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane
A revised edition of Tom Neale’s memoir about his solitary life on the remote island of Suwarrow has been published, featuring a new chapter and epilogue written by his daughter, offering a fresh perspective on his experiences.
Te Ipukarea Society: Dedicated conservation efforts boost Kākerōri population
Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The Rarotongan Fly-Catcher, locally known as the Kākerōri, has had quite the history. It was once recognised as one of the 10 rarest birds in the world with 29 individuals recorded in 1989. Rats feasting on Kārerōri nests were the number one threat to the Kākerōri.
Thomas Wynne: The debate over Cook Islands passport
Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Our identity as Māori is attached to our akapapa and our akapapa is attached to land. Land, that has over time become more fragmented, smaller and occupied by often vacant land owners, but this is not about land tenure and absentee landowners, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Kata: Tourism consultation
Saturday 19 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: TMO Mammogram
Friday 18 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: Minister Mac
Friday 18 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Rau-Heather’s five-star performance
Friday 18 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Badminton, Football, Sports
Sixteen-year-old Zarrian Daniel Rau-Heather is one of the top-performing young athletes to have emerged from the 2024 Cook Islands Games, winning five gold medals in the open’s division.
Cook Islands Games to culminate in spectacular dance, fireworks display
Friday 18 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
In the quiet hours before dawn, an excited group of dancers and drummers rise at 4.30am, driven by anticipation and passion for the closing ceremony of the 2024 Cook Islands Games that will be held tomorrow evening at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Letter: Proposed Cook Islands passport
Friday 18 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The discussion around the introduction of a Cook Islands passport versus retaining the New Zealand passport touches on key issues related to identity, practicality, and global mobility.
Transport ministry, BTIB partner to streamline business licensing process
Friday 18 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National
In an effort to further economic growth and improve the efficiency of business operations, Te Mana Tumotu o te Kūki ʻĀirani/ Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) are pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MoA).
Low water pressure to affect high-ground residents again
Friday 18 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga’s water authority, To Tatou Vai (TTV), has once again warned members of the public that the water pressure will be low as a result of the low-rainfall affecting mostly residents living in higher ground.
Cook Islands delegation heads to Niue for 50th anniversary
Friday 18 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown is leading a delegation of Parliament members and representatives of the Cook Islands Niuean community, to Niue for its 50th self-governance celebration this Saturday.
Cooks PM assures new passport won’t affect constitutional ties with New Zealand
Friday 18 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has defended the proposal of a Cook Islands passport, addressing concerns about its potential impact on New Zealand citizenships and responding to comments made by New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters.
Island Govt By-election candidates confirmed
Friday 18 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Candidates for the Island Government By-Election 2024 for Ivirua and Tetautua have been confirmed by chief electoral officer Taggy Tangimetua.
Church Talk: Faith-driven, not fear-driven
Thursday 17 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Jesus Christ is perfect love, and perfect love casts out all fear. He that fear is not made perfect, fear is torment but God is love. Be faith-driven, not fear-driven, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church of the Cook Islands.
