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Kata: Kings Rep residence

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks darts team named as competition heats up

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Twenty-six Niue dart players will be flying in to compete in a dart competition in Rarotonga.

Pet Talk: Tethering, tying or torturing?

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

There were several complaints. People were very distressed to see the degree of damage. And she couldn’t walk writes Dr Michael Baer.

Politics, a chapter ‘well and truly closed’: Puna

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands, Politics, Regional

Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna says he has no plans to return to local politics.

Cook Islands backdrop of 'historical' climate change awareness project

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, National

The Cook Islands will serve as the backdrop of an international video encouraging "urgent action" to combat climate change in the Pacific.

Intensive water safety course underway

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

An intensive safety training course geared at Cook Islands marine tourism is underway.

Nga Puna defends bonus payment

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Former National Environment Service director Nga Puna faced his third day on the stand in Court where he was grilled by the Crown.

Plans to rebuild Head of State’s official residence

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament

There are plans to rebuild an official residence for the Head of State more than 10 years after the existing building was deemed not fit for purpose.

Hundreds of Pacific academics gather on Rarotonga to connect and share research

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Education, National

Hundreds of delegates from across the blue Pacific have gathered on Rarotonga for the Pacific Island Universities Research Network (PIURN) conference.

Kata: MFEM

Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Willison was in Broncos line-up

Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby League has proven that Cook Islanders can compete at the elite level by qualifying at the last Rugby League World Cup, says League president Charles Carlson.

Mangaia Football Complex Progress

Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands Football Association Secretary General Allen Parker was recently in Mangaia to inspect the progress of the Mangaia Football Association (MFA) Complex.

Badminton Raro reps in NZ comp

Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

Rarotonga based players Lana Aperau-Toa, Edon Teraitua, Te Pa Tupa and Tereapii Akavi will be competing in the New Zealand Junior Teams Championships in Palmerston North.

Church renovation nearing completion

Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The Avarua (Cook Islands Christian Church) CICC Ziona Tapu is nearing the completion of an extensive renovation project that has breathed new life into the historic church.

Monitoring animal health

Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Cecilia Samuela-TouAriki, the Ministry for Agriculture Director was among 15 other Pacific representatives in Chiba, Japan last month.

Hundreds of delegates gather in Raro for Pacific research meetings

Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The biggest Pacific Island Universities Research Network (PIURN) conference starts this morning with an opening ceremony from 9am at Te Are Karioi (National Auditorium) Dome.

Revenue and Customs staff moved amid asbestos concerns

Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Asbestos has presented an “unacceptable risk” to Revenue Management Division and Customs staff in Rarotonga, forcing Ministry of Finance and Economic Management to close the Avarua office.

Trial hears of Nga Puna’s concerns for Diane Charlie-Puna

Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Former National Environment Service director Nga Puna has faced his second day on the stand in Court as he faces multiple dishonesty charges.

Ruta Mave: ‘We are privileged, we have first world problems’

Monday 3 July 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

As Rose lay huddling on the floating door, Jack clung to the side of it while his body was immersed in the freezing waters after the Titanic had hit the iceberg.

Apii Avarua and Anau Maungaroa: Tangi Kaara champions

Monday 3 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

The captivating sounds of traditional drums in the ‘CITC Pump the Beats’ Emo’anga Tangi Kaara 2023 drumming competition on Friday night, pounded through the filled Are Karioi (National Auditorium). Melina Etches was there.