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Air NZ chief executive to visit Rarotonga amidst tourism anger

Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Air New Zealand’s chief executive officer Greg Foran is scheduled to be in Rarotonga in November.

Acting Prime Minister Albert Nicholas hospitalised following medical event

Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Acting Prime Minister Albert Nicholas has been flown to New Zealand following a medical event, leaving Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown to take the reins.

Aitutaki Liftoff: Connecting people and communities through fitness and health

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

More than 80 fitness and health enthusiasts participated in the third annual Aitutaki Liftoff sporting event on the beautiful island of Aitutaki last week.

Tokouso and Cooks 15s set for kick off

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Commiserations about the All Blacks devasting loss to France (27-13) yesterday morning, however, it’s a new day and the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) first game of the residential Tri Nations 15s match kicks at 4pm at Aretere Park in Avatiu today.

Thomas Wynne: The darkest and longest shadow . . .

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Watch a movie like Moana Roa, or any movie prior to the 1960s in the Cook Islands, and what a stark contrast it is, of our people before the proliferation of a western diet, and just how fit, lean and active we were.

Cook Islanders recognised by Pasifika Medical Association

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Health, National

The 27th Annual Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) conference on Rarotonga (6-8 September) closed yesterday at Te Are Karioi Nui, and continues in Aitutaki on September 11.

Wheel of Fortune?: The‘revolutionary’ invention that was born on Rarotonga

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Art, Features, Memory Lane

For two decades Rarotonga was home to the inventor Henri Rey who partnered with local resident William McBirney to form the Rey Wheel Company of Detroit, Michigan. Story by Rod Dixon and Allan Tuara.

Drug importation allegations: Two accused say it was done for others

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

Allegation have been made by two accused men who appeared in court on separate charges that the drugs imported were for ‘others’. Police should make enquiries this weekend, Justice Colin Doherty says.

New charges laid in cannabis prosecution

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

A number of criminal matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane via audio visual link at the Criminal High Court in Avarua on August 1.

Fostering new relations: Cooks Prime Minister Brown at the ASEAN Summit

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown says one of the key reasons they are at the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit is to foster a new relationship, strengthen cooperation and nurture a partnership between the Pacific Islands Forum and ASEAN- that will drive development and growth in the region.

Cooks delegation at GEF Assembly

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National

A Cook Islands delegation co-led by National Environment Service Director Halatoa Fua and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Director of Treaties, Multilaterals and Oceans Division Sandrina Thondoo have attended the 7th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly.

Letter: Why no outrage?

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

In response to my letter a week ago, l am disappointed in Bob Williams reply to my letter, giving us no answers to my concerns.

Letters: Look out for the coconuts

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The coconut tree concern also needs to be raised in parliament.

Te Ipukarea Society: The potential impacts of deep sea mining on global climate change

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

In the pursuit of valuable minerals and resources, humanity is increasingly turning its attention to the depths of the ocean floor through deep sea mining.

Cooks' tourism industry upbeat, but anger persists over high air fares

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands tourism industry is getting back to where it was pre-pandemic, but it's still dealing with slow seasons and high airfares. Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ reports.

Kata: Cannabis

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: You’ll be remembered for how you finished

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

I’ve been reading through the book of Hebrews lately. I preached a message in Mangaia using this book as a reference, and I recently used this book for our Bible Class at Tereora College this week, writes Paul Kauri, lead pastor at The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.

New water tanks for Manihiki

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

New water tanks have been installed in the island of Manihiki to provide homes in the two island communities of Tukao and Tauhunu with more access to drinking water.

More than 180 Cook Islands athletes for Pacific Games

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Other Sports, Sports

More than 180 athletes will be representing Cook Islands at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Justice Ministry closed today, staff workshop

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The Ministry of Justice will be closed today for a staff workshop.