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Doctors warn of increase in cold, respiratory flu cases

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

The number of people presenting symptoms of cold and respiratory flu in Rarotonga has increased, with Te Marae Ora advising people to keep warm this cold season.

Mitiaro’s Te Maeva Nui NZ performing arts team visits homeland for the first time

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National, Outer Islands

The members of the Mitiaro performing arts team, which performed at Te Maeva Nui New Zealand in Auckland last weekend, are in the country visiting their motherland for the first time.

‘It is just too messy’: JP calls off sentencing

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

The prosecution of a teenager involved in three burglaries on Rarotonga has been described as “too messy” by a Justice of the Peace following half a day of deliberation.

Kata: International Law

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cricket World Cup: Black Caps make a statement

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

When Tom Latham won the toss and elected to field first in 34 degrees and 43 per cent humidity at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, I raised an eyebrow, writes Rahul Patil.

Cook Islander boxer eyes Olympic qualification at Pacific Games

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Pacific Games, Sports

The Australian super heavyweight boxing champion, Cook Islander Teremoana Samson Teremoana Junior, is all set to square off in the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands from November 1 to 14.

Sword-Tua set to make international rugby league debut for Cook Islands

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Tupapa Panthers’ Kiana Sword-Tua is the lone Rarotonga-based player named in the Cook Islands Vaine Moana team for the inaugural Pacific Championships which kicks off next week.

Opera in Rarotonga returning with unique Pacific flavour

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

A unique and captivating musical experience is set to unfold on Rarotonga next week celebrating Pacific and contemporary songs in the timeless art form of opera.

Letter: Leave us alone already

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, A large majority of Cook Islanders favour legalising medicinal cannabis, as of 2022, 64 per cent of the formal votes cast in the last election support legislation.

Cook Islands receives WHO award for best Covid practice

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

The Cook Islands has been awarded the ‘WHO (World Health Organization) Healthy Islands Best Practice Recognition Award – Work Smarter for a Covid-19 Safe Cook Islands’.

Justice of the Peace threatens to dismiss charges if assault case adjourned again

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A Justice of the Peace has threatened he will dismiss charges against a man, of common assault and assaulting a female, if the matter is adjourned again.

Sheraton redevelopment steps up, road closure on the horizon

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Environment, Local, National

The future of Rarotonga’s circuit road looks uncertain as plans for an inland diversion are pressing ahead to make way for the redevelopment of the abandoned Sheraton hotel in Vaimaanga.

Visiting NZ club eyes 7s success

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Visiting teams from New Zealand, Te Tai Tokerau U16 men’s and U18 women’s teams, are looking forward to another successful outing this weekend at the Raro 7s tournament.

Five teams to battle for men’s title

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The 34th Raro Rugby 7s International Tournament will feature only five teams in the much-anticipated men’s competition.

Burra Rays women’s team looks to connect with Pacific heritage at Raro 7s

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The Sydney-based Burra Rays Women’s 7s team is in Rarotonga with one goal in mind: to take the Raro 7s title back to Australia.

Raro 7s: Welcome to the 34th Raro 7s International tournament

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Kia Orana and welcome to all our teams participating in the 34th Raro Rugby 7s International Tournament 2023 to be held at the Tereora National Stadium.

Fukushima nuclear waste water issue to be a standing agenda item at next PALM meeting

Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

As Japan will begin releasing a second batch of wastewater from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant Thursday, the issue is expected to be a standing agenda item between the Pacific and Japan at the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM) to be hosted next by the Asian nation. PACNEWS reports.

Kata: Cannabis

Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cricket World Cup: Is this the year for the Black Caps?

Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Do you know what happens when you boil milk? The cream rises to the top. I like this format for world cups where every team plays the other as weather permitting the very best make it to the semifinals. By Rahul Patil. Twitter - @rahulpatilnz