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National women's cricket gets overseas help

Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports

Cook Islands women’s cricket team have started their training for the ICC T20 Women’s East Asia Pacific World Cup Qualifier which will be played in Vanuatu in August.

Rower ‘Mahuta Hoehoe Asanga’ reaches Pago Pago 38 days after leaving Penrhyn

Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

After 38 days at sea spanning over a distance of 1500 kilometres, Australian rower Tom Robinson, who spent four months on Penrhyn, arrived in Pago Pago, American Samoa after leaving the northern group island in April.

Letter: How effective are warnings?

Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Cook Islands Police spokesman Trevor Pitt says, in response to the suggestion that the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club might have breached the conditions of its liquor license by continuing to serve a very drunk patron that, ‘A warning to liquor outlets is long overdue’.

Turtles are not pet material, says Te Are Manu Vet Clinic head

Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Turtles are not designed to be domesticated or kept as pets, says Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director Dr Michael Baer.

Kiwi family returns Cook Islands artefacts gifted to their forefather

Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

A visiting New Zealand family yesterday returned Cook Islands artefacts owned by their forefather, entrusting them to the Cook Islands Library and Museum Society for future generations of Cook Islanders.

Motorcycle crash survivor arrested

Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police have arrested the survivor of a motorbike crash that resulted in the death of a 24-year-old man on Saturday in Titikaveka.

Charlie-Puna accepted she had to pay money back, court told

Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Several witnesses took the stand on day three of the Judge alone trial where they discussed details around the movements and travel of former director of the National Environment Service Nga Puna and his wife, former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna.

PM Brown takes over ‘suspended’ deputy’s ministerial portfolios

Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown will take on all of suspended Deputy PM Robert Tapaitau’s portfolios for the foreseeable future while a high-profile trial is ongoing.

Growers seek $10million in new Agriculture Budget

Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

A representative of the Cook Islands agricultural community is calling on Ministry of Agriculture to be given a major shot in the arm in future Budgets.

Kata: Commonwealth Heads

Thursday 15 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Electronic yachts whirl around Muri Beach at the national championships

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Other Sports, Sailing, Sports

A fleet of rare Des Townson Electrons hit the waves at Muri on Saturday for a day of National Electron Championships.

Cooks Beach Volleyball looks to move up another level at 2023 Pacific Games

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Volleyball

Cook Islands Beach Volleyball aims to improve and move up another level in the Pacific region at this year’s Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Some policies 'unsustainable' as Niue faces a budget hole

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Niue, Regional

The Niue Government is set for a deficit of $NZ8.7 million for the 2023-24 financial year.

Letter: A warning to liquor outlets is long overdue

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Mr Editor, Friday’s newspaper tells the story of the school teacher’s Court case and her seeking name suppression while facing charges of drink driving after registering 1000 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath.

Prime Minister among high profile witnesses called to give evidence

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is set to be called tomorrow as a witness in a high-profile criminal trial involving suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former director of the National Environment Service Nga Puna and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna.

Donate blood to help save a life

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

In true form to mark World Blood Donor Day and to recognise donors, Cook Islands Red Cross Society is hosting a blood drive at their office today with extra special refreshments to mark the occasion.

Agriculture continues to assist with Cooks fertiliser supplies

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

The Ministry of Agriculture is continuing to assist and supply farmers with fertiliser on Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.

Meeting house gets new look

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Te Kapua'anga o te Evangelia Meeting House in Takuvaine is shining white and brighter as major renovation works on the building near completion.

Apology from Foreign Affairs and Immigration follows visa, permit processes and fees confusion

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Foreign Affairs and Immigration has apologised for a public notice which “caused confusion on immigration regulations regarding new visa and permit processes and fees”.

Kata: Hospital Food

Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion