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Roberts grabs another medal, aims for more

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming

Wesley Roberts, Cook Islands golden swimmer is not just celebrating the number of medals he won so far, but the fact that he will be graduating soon. Losirene Lacanivalu reports from the Pacific Games in Honiara.

Allan is home safe

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Allan Murare returned to his home safe and sound on Monday, after 12 days of being reported missing.

Guilty pleas entered by visitors following nightclub brawl

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Seven men involved in a brawl on Rarotonga have faced another day in court, with some changing their pleas in an effort to get home to Australia.

Kata: Diplomatic immunity

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Napa finishes fifth in Pacific Games debut

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Pacific Games, Sports

Cook Islands weightlifter Tehei Napa finished in fifth place in the 55-kilogram division at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Kiria-Ratu stars for Cook Islands

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports

Titans playmaker Chantay Kiria-Ratu led Cook Islands to the top of the points table as Fiji’s men’s and women’s teams suffered shock losses on the opening day of the Pacific Games Rugby League 9s in Honiara on Sunday (Cook Islands time).

Teahupoo confirmed as 2024 Olympic Games venue, but with a lighter tower

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Pacific Islands, Regional

After weeks of controversy over potential environmental damages, French Polynesia's iconic site of Teahupoo has been confirmed as the 2024 Olympic Games surfing competitions venue, but it will be set up in a lighter format.

‘People are struggling’: Tikopia continues to suffer post-Lola

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Food supplies are running low on Tikopia Island, in the far east of the Solomon Islands, despite fresh supplies arriving on Thursday. The islands crops were destroyed during severe tropical cyclone Lola that made landfall about a month ago.

Sovereign rights not enough, regional cooperation needed for deep-sea mining: TIS

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National

There needs to be a regional approach to deep-sea mining, as opposed to relying solely on the sovereign rights of individual nations, given the transboundary risks such activities can pose to the Pacific Ocean, says a Cook Islands environmental group.

Letter: Call for urgent review of Cook Islands’ criminal law system

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Re: Our failed criminal law system:

Storyteller battles language loss with children’s novel

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National

Storytelling has long been a cherished practice for preserving culture, celebrating heritage, and sharing diverse perspectives.

Rarotonga man found guilty of assaulting sister, pregnant niece

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man who kicked his niece in the stomach and consequently threatening the life of her unborn child has been found guilty of multiple assault charges on two women.

Cook Islands eligible for ADB’s new ‘concessional funding’

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands is one of the eight small island developing states (SIDS) eligible for the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) “highly concessional funding”.

Swimmer Roberts makes a splash with gold medal win

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming

Team Cook Islands’ golden swimmer Wesley Roberts has once again made his mark, securing the country’s first gold medal at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands on Sunday night.

Foreign govt official avoids prosecution for late night crash

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A visiting foreign government official has avoided prosecution following a late night driving incident on Rarotonga.

Kata: TTV Board

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Football enters knockout rounds

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Rarotonga Football Season concluded its thrilling Round Cup competition over the weekend, resulting in a spectacular display of athletic prowess and sportsmanship from all the participating teams.

‘We and us’: Pacific Games battle begins as opening ceremony lights up Honiara

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming

The Pacific turned up on Sunday night (local time) at the newly built National Stadium in Honiara as the 2023 Pacific Games was officially opened in a ceremony befitting the region's premier sports event.

Ruta Mave: Cook Islands: Lost in identity, lost in translation

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Who are we? Sitting in the middle of the Pacific Ocean open and swaying to all manner of whims and calls from whom we think we are going to get our next meal ticket from, writes Ruta Mave.

Letter: League 9s

Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

A simple question, I haven’t read anything regarding CISNOC’s plan to assist with the Rugby League teams’ situation days ago.