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Kata: Wild Chooks

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands cyclists dig deep at Oceania Pacific Cup event

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Cycling, Sports

Cook Islands cycling duo Jason Moorfield and Roland Neururer competed in the second Oceania Cycling Federation Pacific Cup held in Tahiti over the weekend, both posting impressive results.

Tupapa takes on Titikaveka in midweek football clashes

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Rarotonga Football Season is now in its seventh week and the midweek matches are set to take place between Titikaveka FC and Tupapa Maraerenga FC at Titikaveka Field.

Visiting diplomats present letters of credence

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Diplomats from four countries presented their letters of credence to the King’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters this week.

Letter: Government e-waste

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Great to see that Government has finally agreed to work and partner up with CIGT (Cook Islands General Transport) in the collection of E waste – how long has it been since the last collection? Six years at least.

Letters: Addressing crime, ensuring safety in Rarotonga

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Rarotonga, our beautiful island and popular tourist destination, is currently facing a growing challenge due to increasing crime rates.

Empowering Pa Enua leaders

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

The biennial Pa Enua Government Forum, held under the theme of “Akamatutu i te turanga o te Pa Enua – Empowering the Pa Enua”, brought together 30 key government officials in Rarotonga last week.

Connecting people and transforming lives: VSA marks 60 years of volunteering

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Volunteer Service Abroad Te Tūao Tāwāhi (VSA) is celebrating 60 years today since the first volunteers were sent out from Aotearoa New Zealand through its programme.

Man acquitted of three charges, fined $550 for assaulting female

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A man facing multiple assault charges against women was found guilty on only one charge of ‘low level assault with no injury’ and fined $550.

Cook Islands completes legacy waste collection programme for Vaka Puaikura

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Te Titā ki te Titā kore project (whiteware and e-waste collection) for Murienua in Arorangi closed yesterday, completing the collection programme of legacy waste for Vaka Puaikura.

Govt steps up preparations for Forum Meeting, mum on budget

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) says it continues to advance preparations to host the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) in November but would not say how much it would cost.

Kata: Muri Road

Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Questions about the legal system

Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

It is puzzling to witness cases where some individuals seem to slip through the cracks of the justice system.

Rarotonga football season round six results: ‘Nail-biting games’

Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Rarotonga football season continues to entertain fans with the exciting round six results.

Tokouso 22 - Tabusoro 10 in Tri Nations 15s second match

Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

In the second week of the Vodafone - Residents Tri Nations 15s Series it was the dominant Tokouso (Samoa/Tonga) forward pack that laid the foundation for their win, Tokouso winning by 22 points to 10 against Tabusoro (Fiji).

Pet Talk: The round eternal

Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Banjo Patterson, the man who wrote the words printed on the Australian $10 note, described his office job as “the round eternal”. It never ended, it never really started, and it was very difficult to see any progress, writes Dr Michael Baer.

Zhuhai Municipal Government assists Cooks with Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands Forum

The Zhuhai Municipal Government, People’s Republic of China has assisted the Cook Islands Government with audio and TV equipment that will be installed for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November.

Man facing multiple male assaults female charges appears before jury

Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The defended hearing for Okaytime Marsters, who is facing charges of three counts of assault on a female, and one charge of assault with intent to injure continues at the High Court in Avarua today.

Illegal dumping continues to frustrate authorities

Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Authorities are continuing to grapple with the random dumping of E-waste on Rarotonga following multiple incidents in the past fortnight.

Compensation claims ‘concern’ and ‘disappoint’ MP

Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National

Member of Parliament for Ngatangiia, Tukaka "Kaka" Ama, has raised concerns and expressed disappointment around the demand for compensation at Muri.