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Abandoned house up in flames
Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
An abandoned Atupa house on the backroad of Nikao went up in smoke and flames yesterday afternoon with authorities and neighbors puzzled as to what caused the outbreak.
Defendants must attend court proceedings
Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A defence lawyer has raised concerns with the Court over recent media reporting of her client’s non-attendance to court proceedings. However, the Justice of the Peace said that a defendant must be at the hearings and it was not optional.
Ribbons of Hope Ball Moves to Tamarind House
Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation is delighted to announce that the Ribbons of Hope: Early Detection Ball will now be held at the picturesque Tamarind House on Saturday, November 30.
Nukutere College celebrates achievements
Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
Nukutere College held its highly anticipated annual prizegiving ceremony yesterday celebrating the academic, cultural, and sporting achievements of its students.
Virtues in Paradise: Unconditional thanksgiving
Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
My birth country, which is fractured and divided as never before, has held a presidential election leaving half the country cheering for victory and the other half grieving the loss of cherished ideals and gob smacked at the power now wielded by leaders they do not trust. By Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Nikao, Tupapa last football battle
Saturday 23 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
At the CIFA Complex, Nikao Sokattak FC will square off against Tupapa-Maraerenga FC in the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup, while across town at Teimurimotia Park, Titikaveka FC will host Avatiu FC.
Kata: Stress hormone
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Te Ipukarea Society: Hawksbill health needs close monitoring
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Turtle tracking through the use of photos to identify individual turtle movements around Rarotonga has continued for a second consecutive year.
Ngakau Toa juniors in open Round Raro
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
Ngakau Toa’s J19 girls will be the only junior crew racing in the Round Rarotonga changes race on Friday.
Bitter sweet memorial effort by Denne’s Boys
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
It will be a bitter sweet Vaka Eiva for Denne’s Boys, a crew of paddlers from various Queensland clubs who have teamed up to travel to Rarotonga and race in the memory of their friend Denne Bourke who tragically went missing in May last year while paddling between islands in the Torres Strait.
Exciting week of racing lies ahead
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
Local teams have been putting in the mileage this year looking forward to their penultimate event of the season, the annual showcase oe vaka event Vaka Eiva.
World champ Mihinoa joins Ngakau Toa team
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
Top young Tahitian world champion paddler 18 year old Mihinoa Paari is definitely one to watch for in this year’s Matson Vaka Eiva.
Oceania Challenge Championship 2024
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Bowling, Sports
Cook Islands Bowls team are taking part in the Oceania Bowls Challenge 2024 and they are looking forward to more good results with finals to be played on Saturday.
Nukutere art up for silent auction
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National
An inspiring collection of artwork by the Nukutere College inclusive education “superpower” art students is now on display.
Slow Down in Town - 30 km/h speed signs in town zone
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Thirteen days after the Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) public notice to notify the community about the new 30 km/h speed zone along the main road at the St Joseph’s Cathedral, the road signs has finally been erected.
Police introduce pepper spray, officers graduate
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands Police are modernising officer safety measures, with the first class of officers graduating today under the Officer Safety Pacific (OSP) programme.
Roadshow not consultation
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, New Zealand, Regional
Non-government organisations are frustrated with the Cook Islands government seabed mineral consultations that are being held in New Zealand, calling for a 10-year moratorium to allow for independent research and capacity building within the Cook Islands.
Fires continue despite warnings
Friday 22 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Local, National
Regardless of repeated warnings and the clear dangers associated with lighting rubbish heap fires in extended periods of dry weather, many people continue to disregard safety guidelines, especially during windy conditions.
Kata: PERCA
Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
