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Climate crisis an 'existential threat', says Commonwealth head

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Many small island states live in fear of natural disasters, as unprecedented storms become more frequent, says Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland, RNZ reports.

Kata: Fukushima Nuclear wasterwater

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Bulldogs take on the Eels on Friday

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Titikaveka Bulldogs will face Rarotonga Club 15’s defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels at Raemaru Park, Arorangi on Friday.

Letters: Warning signs are still being ignored

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, This letter is in response to the front page story the other day about the dangers of swimming alone at Avaavaroa passage in Takitumu despite the many signs around the beachside.

Reuben Tylor: Looking at Cooks fisheries

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Most people in the Cook Islands know there is a problem with our fisheries resource. I want to have a look at this problem in this first article and then in subsequent articles look at some of the reasons this might have happened, as well as identify the social and economic impact on our country, writes Reuben Tylor.

Smooth road for Gospel celebrations

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Bumps in a small stretch of the main road in Arorangi (from the Raemaru Park driveway to the Arorangi CICC Mission grounds) have been smoothed out and hot mix sealed in preparation for the Bicentennial Arrival of the Christianity celebrations to Arorangi/Puaikura in a few weeks’ time.

Cook Islands to work with other Pacific Island nations to sustainably use fisheries

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands has teamed up with five other Pacific Island nations to develop a framework for the sustainable use of a “key” fishery.

Film review : Te Mekameka o te Pa Maunga

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Features

The Empire Cinema had a full house for the premiere of the documentary Te Mekameka o te Pa Maunga on Saturday. By Jacki Crummer Brown.

Reports finds arching solar panel connectors triggered Rarotonga International Airport blaze

Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Electrical arching from the solar panel connectors have been found to be the cause of a blaze that tore through the roof of the Rarotonga International Airport.

Kata: Surfers ignore warnings

Monday 10 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks beaten by Samoa in dramatic 97th minute win

Monday 10 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Samoa have taken 3rd place at OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2023 with a dramatic victory over Cook Islands at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

Ruth Mave: The power of any message lies in the singer, not the song

Monday 10 July 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Hallelujah is a song originally penned and sung by Leonard Cohen that has been sung by many singers where some elevate the song greater than others, writes Ruth Mave.

Manihiki donates to Seawall Mural

Monday 10 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

The stunning Marae Moana 562 metre long seawall mural project is nearing completion with the grand opening of the art piece scheduled to take place before Constitution Day August 4.

More carnage on Rarotonga roads as Police left to clean up the wreckage

Monday 10 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

The stockpile of car wrecks on Rarotonga has just been added to following more weekend incidents on the island.

Cook Islands Christian Church General Assembly opens

Monday 10 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features

The Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) is the first and oldest church in the nation and this year the church is hosting its 34th General Assembly.

Brown confirms International Atomic Energy Agency mission to Rarotonga

Monday 10 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Pacific Islands Forum Chair, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will receive a high-level mission from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) led by Director-General Rafael Grossi in Rarotonga today.

Avatiu Nikao defends 15's trophy

Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Arorangi Bears rugby team will put on an exciting rugby match against the host side and defending champions of the Rarotonga Club 15s Competition Avatiu Nikao Eels today, while Lady Panthers takes on TKV Reds in the Women’s 10s Competition.

Aitutaki Liftoff promises international standards

Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Aitutaki Liftoff, a functional fitness festival promises to be an event of international standards this year.

Thomas Wynne: Meitaki ranuinui e kia manuia

Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

“Just as the sea is an open and ever flowing reality, so should our oceanic identity transcend all forms of insularity, to become one that is openly searching, inventive, and welcoming.”