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Ruta Mave: Be real, be authentic, be transparent

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

They can debate climate change and how everyone else in the world needs to tighten their carbon emission belts while sitting smugly in new electric cars, that ticks some sustainability box.

Letter: Monopoly in Pacific shipping lanes

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

To the Editor, Further to the report from Al Williams in Saturday’s paper.

A journey of faith: Mitiaro youth leader at World Youth Day event

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features

World Youth Day (WYD) is a recurring Catholic festival held every four years - a meeting of young people from around the world with the Pope.

Civil matters call over - August 25

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A few Civil Court matters were called before the Chief Justice Patrick Keane at the High Court in Avarua on Friday.

Cooks looking to Saudi Arabia for funding

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

A delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has landed in Rarotonga to explore how the Middle Eastern country can help fund infrastructure projects in the Cook Islands.

Reconnecting people to address climate change

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Features, In Depth, National

Focusing on educating and changing mindsets as a solution to climate change is about reconnecting people to their environment and their resources through agriculture, says Dr Teina Rongo, marine biologist and environment warrior.

Cooks artist calls out authorities over support for release of Japan wastewater

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Environment, National

Renowned artist and cultural icon Mike Tavioni has raised his voice in frustration over government support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Japan’s release of ‘treated’ nuclear wastewater into the Pacific.

Cooks first BMX track a hit with the kids

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Cycling, Other Sports, Sports

The dream of BMX enthusiast Tony Takurua is now a reality with the opening of the first Pump Track ‘The Rock Bike Park’ in the Cook Islands at Ngatangiia.

Kata: Fukushima

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Reid speaks highly of Cooks rugby players

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, League, Sports, Weekend

Cook Islands rugby players have skills, strong running and are aggressive, says former All Black Hikatarewa Rockcliffe Reid, or better known as Hika Reid.

Letter: ‘Agriculture in these islands is broken’

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana Editor, I am a visitor to your beautiful islands and have been for many years observing the growth over time.

Thomas Wynne: We thank you

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

On the 29th of January 2014, newly elected Member of Parliament for Christchurch East, the Honourable Munokoa Poto Williams, daughter of Nahora and Maryan Williams (nee Masters) stood up in Parliament delivering her maiden speech. By Thomas Wynne

Letter: Who’s pulling the strings?

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, While the Prime Minister is too busy on his overseas trips, his Cabinet Minister George “Maggie” Angene appears to be running a racket by treating the Ministry of Cultural Development bank account like his personal piggy bank.

Te Ipukarea Society: Trees of Palmerston Island

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Palmerston Atoll is made up of six main Motu and a number of sand cays dotted around a lagoon teeming with marine life. There is no airstrip. A cargo boat visits every few months to ferry passengers, food supply, gas and fuel.

Pacific representatives discuss biodiversity issues

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

For the first time, the Cook Islands hosted the 10th Pacific Plant Protection Organisation (PPPO) Regional Technical (Full) Board Meeting this week from 24-25 August, at the Crown Beach Resort.

Monopoly in Pacific shipping lanes, Cooks operator claims

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Businessman Brett Porter has called out Matson South Pacific shipping for what he claims is anti- competitive use of its shipping licence in the Cook Islands.

Nikao to host Tupapa, Titikavea hosts Avatiu

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The line-up of football matches continues today.

Kata: Trump

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tennis youngsters represent Cook Islands at 2023 AIMS Games, NZ

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports, Tennis

Three young Cook Islanders will represent Cook Islands in the tennis competition at the 2023 Zespri AIMS Games in New Zealand next month.

Church Talk: ‘Do right all shall be restored’

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The first and greatest of all commandments Jesus in Mark’s Gospel Chapter 12: 29 – 31 reminds a young Pharisee lawyer, “Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is One Lord: 30, And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength, writes Bishop Tutai Pere.