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Cooks bow out of OFC Women’s Nations Cup

Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Host nation Fiji are through to the semi-finals of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 after overcoming a stubborn Cook Islands side at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, Fiji.

LETTERS: ‘Broken promises and new promises’

Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Dear Editor, the PM’s campaign whirlwind trip to Mitiaro on Thursday 21st July was headlined with major issues covering Covid-19, tourism, telecommunications and seabed mining.

Tourism industry ‘making hay while the sun shines’

Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands recorded a very busy June, with visitor numbers increasing more than 50 per cent on May, but accommodation providers are wary of the months ahead.

Singing their hearts out

Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Fisherman Kirikavaka Tutavake showed off his musical talent strumming and singing away in the Nga Oire e Rua string band during the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club String Band competition on Saturday.

Kata: International date line

Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Graduate firefighters show burning passion

Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend

‘Climb the ladder’ was the message to the graduating Cook Islands Rescue Fire Service firefighters who yesterday received Basic Firefighters and Senior Firefighters certificates.

Politicians are out of touch, say young voters

Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Weekend

With the General Election just around the corner, young voters say they are ready for some younger blood and new ideas.

Calm before the storm

Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are eyeing a rare five in a row win when they take on arch-rivals Avatiu Nikao Eels in the Rarotonga Club 15s final this afternoon at Victoria Park.

Cooks out of World Cup

Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports

Cook Islands netball team will not be featuring in the Netball World Cup 2023 after failing to make the top two cut at the Qualifiers in Suva, Fiji.

OPINION: ‘Democracy is under threat': Part two

Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by John Scott | Published in Editorials, Opinion

If a Government demonstrates so little respect for its duties under our foundation law, the Constitution, and can get away with it for want of being challenged, do your readers not think for one moment that therein is a temptation in itself to venture into other administrative areas, writes John Scott, former Clerk of Parliament.

Strumming the heartstrings

Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Island string bands are not about harmonious pitch perfect songs – it’s about singing loud, joyously and expressively straight from the heart, radiating emotions to the audience.

'Lack of Direction', says United Party leader

Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

The governing Cook Islands Party is going into the August 1st general election without an election manifesto while the newly-formed Cook Islands United Party is asking $20 for a copy.

UN deeply concerned about 'heinous violence' during PNG election

Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

The United Nations has "unequivocally" condemned the escalation of violence across the Highlands of Papua New Guinea which erupted during the national election.

Parties propose policies to battle NCDs

Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and bolstering mental health are key platforms for the political parties’ health policies.

USP unions call on Fiji Govt to stop inquiry demands and pay debt

Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

The two unions representing staff at the University of the South Pacific are calling on the Fiji Government to honour the decisions of their parliament and pay the outstanding subsidy due to the university.

Cooks to battle Fiji in quarters

Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands will take on giants Fiji in the OFC Women’s Nations Cup quarter-finals on Saturday at 6pm (Cook Islands time) in Suva.

Palmerston remains off limits: Ministry of Health

Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Travel to Palmerston Island will likely remain off limits until next month, as Te Marae Ora completes its vaccination rollout.

Kata: Robbers

Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks lose to Samoa

Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports

The Cook Islands netball side played the undefeated Tonga in the do or die match at the World Cup last night.

LETTERS: 'Protecting Cook Islands flag'

Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, the Russian boat wanting to have a Cook Islands flag to hide behind can join the other dubious boats the Maritime Cook Islands have supposedly done due diligence on.