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Kata: Weather

Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

Faith and fasting secrets

Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Health, In Depth, National, Weekend

This news he had cancer came as a shock to Patrick Arioka, but it also sparked a fierce determination within him. Melina Etches talked to him for this story.

Features

Reduced Risk of Tropical Cyclones

Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Weather

There is reduced risk of tropical cyclones in the Cook Islands this cyclone season from November through to April, according to Cook Islands Meteorological Services (CIMS) director Maara Vaiimene.

National

CICC defends Council for World Missions

Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National

The Secretary General of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Ken Ben has defended the Council for World Mission (CWM) after claims that a new religious group is pressuring residents in Rarotonga to be baptised.

Local

New Turtles Bubble Tea

Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Food, Go Local

The new airconditioned premises features eye-catching art work, comfortable trendy décor, cool music creating a modern trendy vibe.

Features

COME ON, SMOKE IT!

Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals

BIG FISH “Who signed the European Union Cook Islands fishing deal?” a Smoke Signaller asks. “The Minister of the Ministry of Marine Resources may like to enlighten the public. I presume that there is a paper trail authorising the signing of these documents. Or do we have the tea lady heading off to Brussels to […]

Opinion

TAU introduces enhanced safety framework

Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has introduced an enhanced safety framework as a result of the investigation into the workplace incident where four staff members were electrocuted and safety concerns that followed.

Local

Justice refutes allegations

Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, Local, National

The Ministry of Justice has refuted public claims that the legal process which deals with juvenile criminals continuously lets young perpetrators dodge their crimes and punishment.

Court

Thomas Wynne: Is it his story or your story?

Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

In a world increasingly thrown into conflict, be it military, social, or cultural, how have we stopped listening to each other and instead become obsessed with being either right or wrong, for or against, standing with or standing against, condemning or supporting a cause? writes Thomas Wynne.

Editorials

Letter: Who signed ?

Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Regarding your apology to Ben Ponia, we readers would like to know who signed the EU Cook Islands fishing deal?

Letters to the Editor

Te Ipukarea Society: Rat assassin

Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

This Conservation Project was a collaborative effort alongside Cook Islands Voyaging Society, Island Conservation, BirdLife International, the Atiu Island Government, Takutea Trust, Takili Talagi-Tairi and Te Ipukarea Society. Funding support came from SPREPs predator Free Pacific Programme and NZ MFAT whose generous support helped bring the long planned Takutea project to fruition.

Editorials

Reuniting since carefree primary school days

Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Nearly thirty years have passed since their carefree days of primary school, yet the memories remain bright in those who shared laughter, and adventure in those early years.

Education

Virtues in Paradise: The Gift of Sacred Curiosity

Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

Did you know that you have a treasure to offer everyone? This includes your nearest and dearest, your children, your parents, your students, and your employer, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Opinion

First Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) Council Meeting in Cook Islands

Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional, Technology, Tourism

Council members of the Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) from 16 Pacific States gathered in the Cook Islands for the first time for the fourth PASO Council Meeting on November 4-6.

Economy

Investment forum oversees assets of $100b

Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

The two-day Pacific Islands Investment Forum (PIIF) opened on Tuesday serving as a platform for stakeholders across the Pacific Islands to gather, share insights, and work together on investment opportunities that can drive sustainable growth in the region. Together, the PIIF industry group of 20 Superannuation, Provident, Trust, and Sovereign Funds in 12 countries across […]

Economy

Tupapa-Maraerenga premier men wins Raro Cup

Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tupapa-Maraerenga Premier Mens are the Champions of the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup as they lead the Premier division with 32 points.

Football

Raro 7s defending champs remain calm

Saturday 9 November 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Day one of the Rarotonga 7s 2024 tournament kicked off with an exciting start as defending champions Tupapa Panthers edged out the Arorangi Bears 12-5.