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Kata: Excuses

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

New Zealand wins OFC U16 match in Group B opener against Cooks

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands was defeated in the Group B opener of the U16 Women’s OFC Championship in its first match against New Zealand.

Letter: What’s the hold-up?

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Let's take a look back at how the Government has failed us so miserably by not legalising medicinal cannabis.

Cleaning up the Cooks

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Last year, Clean Up the Cooks Day resulted in a waste haul of 750.8 kilograms – the majority being general waste and scrap metal.

Ridding Palmerston Island of rats

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Palmerston island may soon be rat-free.

Climate, gender, ocean and 2050 on agenda as Mark Brown chairs Foreign Ministers Meeting

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Prime Minister Mark Brown will attend the Forum Foreign Ministers meeting in Fiji this week.

Careless driving matter finally goes to trial after two years

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A driving related matter that has been before the courts for nearly two years is being heard by a jury on Rarotonga.

Cook Islands ranked top Pacific Island at 2023 World Bowls Championships

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Bowling, Sports

The jubilant Cook Islands World Bowls team have returned home, ranked the highest Pacific Island team at the 2023 World Bowls Championship that was held on the Gold Coast, Australia.

Letter: Thanking you

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, A heartfelt thank you to all who attended and supported our fundraiser for the Maui fire victims at Trader Jacks.

Baptism in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Baptism marks a special day for many on the second day of convention.

Increased reports of ‘inadvertent or inconsiderate actions’ in our waters

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

A warning bell has sounded following the death of an endangered green turtle in Rarotonga waters.

Kata: Religious Cult

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Read more: Minister denies involvement with South Korean cult Grace Rd Church

First aid saves lives

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

World First Aid Day is an annual observance held on the second Saturday of September each year serving as a global platform to raise awareness about the importance of first aid knowledge and skills in saving lives.

Marumaru Atua heads for Palmerston

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weekend

Vaka Marumaru Atua has departed for Palmerston Island on a chartered trip to collect the Project Working Group (PWG) who are working with the island community to address the rat problem.

Tennis players receive fair play and Sportsman awards

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis

Young Cook Islands tennis players Tera Rongo and John Tui-Tonga Gibson have returned home with Fair Play and Sportsman awards from the Zespri AIMS Games 2023 in Tauranga, New Zealand.

Rarotonga Football Season continues to Round Five with excitement

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Rarotonga football season continued to bring excitement to the field as round five kicked off last Wednesday despite the heavy downpour which saw the last minute move of the U12 games to Takitumu School.

Letters: Where’s the line of communication?

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I purchased Vodafone Cook Islands' $19 for 19GB Wi-fi voucher on Friday through the company's phone app.

Visitor appears in court following Tourism office crash

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Several court matters were presided by Justice of the Peace John Whitta at Criminal Court in Rarotonga on September 7.

Cook Islands in Executive Council for UNESCO’s Oceanographic Commission

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands has been elected to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Executive Council of the Intergovernmental Oceanic Commission (IOC) for 2023 – 2025.

Agriculture staff in para-veterinary class

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National

Six Ministry of Agriculture biosecurity and livestock staff have been attending a veterinary summer class, and at the end of the year, the successful participants will receive certification from SPC and the Ministry of Agriculture.