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Dry conditions fuel uncontrolled fires

Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Weather

An increase in uncontrolled rubbish fires, which pose a significant risk to public safety and the environment, is being exacerbated by the dry spell with windy conditions experienced in Rarotonga.

Road markings resume in Muri

Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

The Infrastructure Cook Islands civil works team began marking the new seal roads last week.

Immigration to launch new online visa and permit application system in January 2025

Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of its new online visa and permit application system, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing modernisation of immigration services in the Cook Islands.

Miraculous escape in horror crash

Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

A granddad praised God for the safety of his granddaughter and other youths who were involved in a serious car crash in Rarotonga, while criticising drunk driving and delayed emergency response.

Dearlove siblings win overall line honours

Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports

Power duo the Dearlove siblings Reuben and Tamsyn took out overall line honours in Saturdays Matson Vaka Eiva 12k singles races.

Ruta Mave: Questioning the legality of another’s belief

Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Everyone just wants to live a life of mundane tasks and group socialisation. They want to wake up and interact with family and pets. Go to work or school, complete tasks of growth challenge or wage earning, writes Ruta Mave.

Letter: 7s disappointment

Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

My name is Maia Samuela, and I am the President of Cook Islands Rugby New Zealand (CIRNZ). I am writing in response to the article published on November 15, 2024, regarding the upcoming Oceania 7s tournament.

Rarotonga’s Filipino-Asian fusion restaurant

Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Features, Food, Go Local

After being closed for years following devastating king tides that struck its Aroa premises, Kaena Restaurant and Takeaway in Arorangi has decided to reopen.

Police attend to weekend crashes

Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Police are investigating a hit and run case that was reported early yesterday morning.

National dialogue on Cook Islands well-being

Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Agriculture, National

Secretary for Agriculture Temarama Anguna-Kamana says there is a decline in agriculture and local fisheries due to limited land, labour constraints and tourism competition as well as climate change.

Aspiring doctor is Nukutere Dux

Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National

Elizabeth Akava Akaruru, a 15-year-old with dreams of becoming a doctor, was named the top student of Nukutere College 2024.

Cooks, NZ health discuss dialysis unit

Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health is holding discussions with New Zealand health officials for a new dialysis unit.

Deep-sea 'promotion not consultation'

Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Opposition leader Tina Browne has claimed that the meaning of the word “consultation” is lost on the Government, following a government-led seabed minerals meeting that was held in New Zealand last week.

Kata: Cocktail order

Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Fire

Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Deep sea mining

Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Master Navigator and Canadian journalist team up on a history of voyaging

Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

It has been almost 40 years since the first ocean-going vaka of the modern age arrived to the Cook Islands. Some readers will remember Hōkūle’a’s first visit in September 1985, and since then a growing fleet of canoes has come and gone from these shores, including several built or based here, such as Takitumu, Te Au O Tonga, Marumaru Atua, Paikea, and canoes built for the Festival of Pacific Arts in 1992. Jennifer Kingsley writes.

Read, read, read

Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend

To be a writer, you need to read, read, read, says children’s book author Karen McMillan, who recently wrote Elastic Island Adventures: Rarotonga.

RMD ‘system error’ annoys taxpayer

Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

A businessman in Rarotonga is annoyed with the Cook Islands tax department for a taxation blunder they’re calling a ‘system error’.