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PM Brown hails ‘exceptional’ 2023
Saturday 30 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands Forum
Reflecting on 2023, Prime Minister Mark Brown said it was an exceptional year for the Cook Islands and its ministers.
Market stall owners share stories of resilience and renewal
Saturday 30 December 2023 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Local, National
Small business big dreams: Market stall owners reflects on a year of challenges and celebrations.
Covid-19 strikes back: Rise in reported positive cases, confirms TMO
Saturday 30 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Reported Covid-19 cases in the Cook Islands, particularly on Aitutaki and Mangaia, have been on the rise, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Love pours in for late NRL player
Friday 29 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The family of NRL player Troy Dargan, who tragically died in a motorcycle accident on Christmas Eve in Aitutaki, has shared a heartfelt message expressing their gratitude for the overwhelming support they have received.
Govt has not considered policy guidelines on casino license issue: Fiji PM
Friday 29 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Coalition Government had not considered or approved any policy guidelines on the issuance of casino licenses.
Increasing toxic agal blooms could be linked to extreme weather events
Friday 29 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The increasing frequency of toxic algal blooms could be related to extreme weather, says the NZ Ministry for Primary Industries. Shellfish toxin alerts have been issued for parts of Waiheke Island, Kawhia, the West Coast of Northland, East Cape, and Marlborough Sounds.
Church Talk: Reflecting on God’s blessings and shared strength in the Cook Islands
Friday 29 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Let us all continue to share our joys with one another, our concerns with one another, challenges with one another, needs with one another, outreach sharing and compassion with one another, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.
Rarotonga resort curbs water use amid concerns, eyes groundwater
Friday 29 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National
Following concerns about water refilling at some resorts, a Rarotonga property says it has taken measures to reduce usage during the ongoing dry spell.
Woman charged for letting teen drive, crash power pole
Friday 29 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A woman who allowed a 14-year-old without a driver’s licence to drive a car and collide with a power pole over the Christmas weekend has been charged.
Mangaia comes under Enviro Act
Friday 29 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
The island of Mangaia has come under the Environment Act for the first time, following approval from the Cook Islands Cabinet and Executive Council.
Aitutaki Harbour Project: Environmental watchdog still lacks expertise for monitoring
Friday 29 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
With the Arutanga Harbour Project now in its second phase, concerns regarding environmental impact from dredging remain, as the National Environment Service (NES) still lacks the necessary technical expertise for effective monitoring. Rashneel Kumar reports.
Mavericks crowned Touch champs
Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Noel Mani-led Mavericks were crowned the new champions of the Vodafone Cook Islands Boxing Day Touch Rugby Tournament 2023.
For the culture: How community carnivals are helping grow the game
Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
A chance to help young players better connect with their cultural identity inspired Cook Islands international Will Samuel to return from his maiden overseas campaign at the Pacific Championships with an empowered passion to represent his nation.
200 years strong: Mangaia prepares for Bicentennial
Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features, Memory Lane
Preparations are well underway on Mangaia for the celebration of the 200-year anniversary of the arrival of Christian missionaries on the island in 1824. By Pamela Steele.
Vaka voyaging paddles into the digital world
Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Local, National
The history of ocean voyaging across Te Moana Nui a Kiva is embarking on a new era as Marumaru Atua – Cook Island Voyaging Society digitises its video tape archives.
Letter: Sheraton redevelopment saga: The two presents
Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
When Tim Tepaki returned to the Cook Islands, he brought two presents with him. The first was Unit Titles, which was passed by Parliament in 2005 to double the value of property as shown in LAT sales, and the second was Entitlement Titles, yet to be released to the public and expected to rain money when it does.
Williams retains helm at health ministry for three more years
Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Secretary of Health Bob Williams will continue in his role for another three years following his reappointment this month.
Tourism seeks ‘smaller’ cruise liners to beat weather and infrastructure hurdle
Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Tourism, Weather
The overreliance on favourable weather conditions significantly hinders Cook Islands Tourism’s ability to further develop the cruise market, says the corporation’s director of destination development Brad Kirner.
New shelters take off at Atiu Airport
Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Cook Islands Tourism has successfully concluded another tourism-infrastructure project on Atiu, this one aimed at meeting the needs of both visitors and the local community by upgrading the local airport shelters.
Rarotonga to ship 90,000kg of legacy waste to NZ in record cleanup
Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Over 90,000 kilograms of waste stored in 29 containers, comprising both 20-foot and 40-foot units, are ready to be shipped off to New Zealand.
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