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Youth football coaching certificate course wraps up in Rarotonga
Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
After an exhilarating three days of learning and development, the youth football coaching course hosted by Phill Parker from the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has come to a successful conclusion in Rarotonga.
Super League bound Rapana’s emotional farewell to Raiders
Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islander Jordan Rapana has bid an emotional farewell to his ‘home’ Canberra Raiders ahead of his move to Super League with Hull FC.
Thousands to gather for Cook Islands Games opening
Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports
Thousands are expected to attend the vibrant opening ceremony for the third Cook Islands Games tonight, where over 3000 athletes will showcase their island pride in the biggest national sporting event in the country.
Cook Islands wins bid to host 2029 Pacific Mini Games
Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands has been confirmed as the host of the Pacific Mini Games in 2029, becoming the first country to host the event three times.
Kata: MPs travel
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Puni and Crighton-Teau achieve personal bests at NZ competition
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands weightlifters Etoa Puni and Briseis Crighton-Teau achieved personal bests and placed in the top of their divisions at the 2024 New Zealand National Secondary School Weightlifting Championships.
Letter: Public payroll
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Two more job offerings in the newspaper by Cook Islands Investment Corporation. Your readers might want to have a look at CIIC's webpage and the small army of people standing proudly in the main picture.
Letter: Rethinking economic growth
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, It is unnatural and a dangerous thing, for a person to never stop growing. So why do we insist on never ending economic growth?
Ministry of Internal Affairs celebrates women leaders in Pa Enua
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has congratulated the female candidates elected as mayor and councillors at the 2024 Island Government Election held in August, saying it is a blueprint for others in the region to learn from and aspire to.
Mitiaro completes Southern Group Island Council swearing-in
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The last of the Southern Group islands to swear in their Island Council did so in true island style, according to a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister.
Pu Tapere for Maraerenga in dispute after second election
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The recent election for the Pu Tapere (village leader) for Maraerenga has been marred by controversy and competing claims, with two individuals claiming the position after separate elections with differing outcomes.
Families outraged over scooter and bike thefts
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police are investigating recent thefts of scooters and bikes, which they suspect are connected to juveniles, after three separate incidents occurred on the same day this week.
High Court delays sentencing in cannabis case, Judge questions defendant’s motive
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court
The sentencing of a man who was charged for cultivating cannabis and selling or offering to supply a Class C controlled drug has been adjourned to tomorrow.
Community urged to be mindful of fire safety after Ngatangiia incident
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National
A raging inferno fuelled by coastal winds that propelled flames up to the heights of nearby coconut trees in Ngatangiia was fortunately doused before reaching nearby properties this week.
Review panel established to address challenges facing Cook Islands Police
Thursday 3 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Government has established a review panel to assess the Cook Islands Police Service, identify areas for improvement, and develop a strategic plan for the future, with the aim of appointing a new Police Commissioner who aligns with the Service’s priorities.
Primary school athletic competition concludes with record participation
Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports
Proud parents and families attended the annual CITC Prince of Wales Primary School Athletic Championship, a two-day event that concluded yesterday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Letter: Public payroll
Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Two more job offerings in the newspaper by Cook Islands Investment Corporation. Your readers might want to have a look at CIIC's webpage and the small army of people standing proudly in the main picture.
Letter: PAC report
Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The PAC report showed that only 13 out of 59 government entities, representing only 22 per cent, submitted their 2022-2023 performance reports. Forty-six (46) out of 59, which is 78 per cent of government entities, are not meeting their reporting obligations.
Letter: A call for political reform
Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, In an interview gathering exercise for a BBC podcast on seabed mining (SBM) over a week ago, I mentioned that we have disproportionate representation i.e. my one vote is worth about 10 Raro votes. You can see why government makes sure to buddy buddy with the pa enua.
Licensee anticipates delay in seabed exploration research
Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Delays in the seabed minerals exploration and research are expected due to opposition and the efficiency of the regulatory system, says one of the three deep sea mining companies exploring the Cook Islands seabed.
