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Public Service Commissioner commends Pacific Fale

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter has commended Tania Ott and her team at the Pacific Fale for assisting Pacific commissioners to achieve their priorities despite the challenges of Covid-19.

Letter: Aitutaki ‘booming’

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Having just come back from a two-day work mission to Aitutaki, I was amazed to see the number of tourists, people, cars, heavy duty tricks, motorcycles . . . busy, busy scenes everywhere. No scene like it, even in Rarotonga.

Letter: ‘A lump in my throat and tears in my eyes’

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I only recently came across your article of 17th June 2011 regarding the passing of Te Tika Mataiapo Dorice Reid as I was researching for my autobiography.

Retro disco invites Rarotonga to ‘strut your stuff’

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Entertainment, Features

The twist, electric slide, and other moves of yesteryear will be dominating the dance floor once again for the latest retro disco with Rarotonga’s Vinyl Revival Club.

National ICT Policy 2023 – 2027 launched – boost to ICT sector

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Technology

An Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Policy, the e-commerce Work plan, and the Digital Strategy document have been presented to government and private sector representatives.

Vulnerable on the agenda for cyclone readiness

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Warnings for an impending disastrous cyclone are received within 72 hours (3 days) in which people are given ample time to make preparations for their safety and well-being.

Puna: Fukishima talks tabled for Cooks Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

It appears the Pacific is still divided on the Fukishima wastewater issue and likely to be a hot topic of conversation at the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum on Rarotonga.

Man threatened shopkeeper with scissors

Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams presided over court matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.

Kata: Position

Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

More than 200 cases of flu like illnesses for June, July and early August

Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry of Health has reported 231 cases of influenza-like illnesses.

Progress report on medicinal cannabis to be provided soon

Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Health, National

The Cannabis Referendum Committee will be providing a progress report on medicinal cannabis soon.

Teenager spared jail on raft of charges

Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A woman who consistently flouted the law over a period of months has been spared jail on a raft of charges including burglary and obtaining credit by fraud.

Super Heavyweight Sensation claims gold

Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports

In a remarkable display of talent, fortified grit and international success, Cook Islander Teremoana Jnr Teremoana clinched the Gold medal in the Australian Boxing Championships, and proudly wears the title of Super Heavyweight (92kg +) Champion.

Apii Nikao win gold at Aotearoa sports camp

Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Badminton, Sports

Apii Nikao has been sweeping up gold medals in the five-day Camp Adair student’s badminton competition held this week in Auckland East, Aotearoa New Zealand.

Beddoes: Next stop Pacific Games 2023

Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games, Sports

Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes has now set his eyes on winning gold at the 2023 Pacific Games that is to be held in Honiara, Solomon Islands in November.

Cook Islands look to recalibrate relationship with the UN

Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown, and Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tepaeru Herrmann met with newly appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRCO) Themba Kalua this week.

Fresh calls for revival of breadfruit industry

Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Environment, National

The highly anticipated Global Breadfruit Summit has placed breadfruit in the spotlight and provided a platform to promote the potential of the fruit in the Cook Islands, and as a catalyst for sustainable development in the Pacific region.

Kata: Cannabis

Wednesday 23 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks Prime Minister supports the release of Fukushima water

Wednesday 23 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Pacific Islands

Prime Minister Mark Brown has given a clear message on his support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Japan’s proposed plans to release ‘treated’ nuclear wastewater into the Pacific.