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Te Ipukarea Society: Palmerston Atoll bids farewell to rats

Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

A rat eradication exercise has just been completed in Palmerston Atoll. This was for two main reasons.

Careless driving causing injury conviction comes with $2850 price tag in High Court

Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man convicted of careless driving causing injury has been landed with nearly $3000 in costs.

PM Brown co-chair SDG Summit Leader’s Dialogue

Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown took centre stage during the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit earlier this week in New York.

People with disabilities collaborate with responders on fire safety

Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Through a request from the Cook Islands National Disability Council (CINDC), Mirren Allan and Nick Linton, both Fire Emergency New Zealand senior advisors, are conducting programmes across the island on readiness, preparedness, and response to fires.

CI Residents eye Series title

Saturday 23 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Residents will be hoping to beat defending champions Tabusoro Fiji Residents by more than 12 points to claim their first ever Vodafone-Tri Nations 15s Series.

Turangi leads T20 domestic comp

Saturday 23 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports

The Cook Islands Cricket Association T20 domestic season kicked off last Saturday, September 16, with exciting matches set to take place in round two on Saturday.

'Concerning events’ in marine areas

Saturday 23 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

Key agencies are stepping up their actions in light of recent ‘concerning events’ involving the interaction of tourist operators and vulnerable marine species.

New children’s book celebrates Māori culture and language

Saturday 23 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Back before alarm clocks startled people awake to greet the morning, noisy roosters performed that daily duty. Today, the persistent crowing of the roosters still continues in the early mornings.

Kata: Forum Budget

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Ready for Round Rarotonga

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports

Rarotonga’s top long-distance runners are looking forward to the 46th Round Rarotonga Road Race tomorrow.

Cooks U16 lose to Fiji

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands went down to Fiji 0-4 in the final OFC U16 Women’s Championship Group B match in Tahiti on Wednesday night.

Round Raro Race Week Programme

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Athletics, Sports

Friday 22 September – Rest Day Saturday 23 September – Race Day The 31km race opens at the National Auditorium domes from 4.30am with race to start from outside Bamboo Jacks Restaurant at 5.30am and the 10 km race will start from the Moana Sands Lagoon Resort in Tikioki at 7.30am. Complimentary buses will be […]

Round Raro: 250 runners, walkers to line up for 31km and 10km races

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

Early tomorrow morning, some 250 runners and walkers will take over the Rarotonga main road for the annual BSP Round Raro Road Race.

Church Talk: Real intent in our relationships

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

There is a principle of ‘real intent’ that reflects on who we are and why we do things. Doing things with real intent is about giving your all and showing true commitment. If applied in our relationships, whether it be with family, at work, or with God, using real intent will bless our lives, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Letter: Road works

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Oh, how good, wonderful and pleasant to see another stretch of road taking good shape from Avana bridge through Muri community and Titikaveka’s but only a stone throw away – nicely widened, side water trenches upgraded and soon the finishing touch of hot mix tarsealing.

Avarua undergoing $120,000 makeover

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National

Avarua is getting an extensive $120,000, 12-month programme of flora revitalising, tree planting and maintenance.

Prime Minister advocates for climate change action funding

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has continued on his mission to advocate for the Pacific Islands Forum’s key priorities articulated in the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.

VSA celebrates 60 years of service with original volunteer

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Sue Ngatokorua, one of the first Volunteer Service Abroad Te Tūao Tāwāhi (VSA) volunteers to be sent to the Cook Islands in 1977, attended the organisation’s 60th anniversary celebration in Avarua yesterday.

Lack of defensive driving courses queried

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Local, National

A visiting Judge has asked why defensive driving is not an option in the Cook Islands following police concerns about the future of road safety in the nation.