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Colleagues recall man with passion for nature

Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Skilled botanist Joseph (Joe) Lawrence Brider passed away on May 1, at the age of just 41. His sudden passing, shocked family and friends locally and in the Pacific region who had worked with the man who had such “a passion” for the natural heritage of the Cook Islands.

Press freedom remains central to a successful democracy

Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

World Press Freedom Day was celebrated on May 3. In this opinion pieceAustralian High Commissioner Dr Chris Watkins reflects on the role of the press, which he says extends well beyond protecting democracy.

From Mitiaro to Our Ocean’s event in Palau

Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend

From Mitiaro to Palau, marine biologist Antony Vavia shares his experience at the Our Oceans Conference last month and speaks about the relationship between contemporary science and indigenous knowledge.

Police get new recruit

Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Police Service welcomes Chester the golden labrador to the team after recently graduating from the Narcotics Detection Unit in New Zealand.

Violent assault highlights need to curb re-offending

Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A Cook Islands man with a “deplorable” criminal history has prompted a Chief Justice and lawyer to agree that something needs to be done to curb repeat offending by young people.

LETTERS: It’s all about democracy

Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, in reference to the PM's response to the Friends of Fiji's threat of a court challenge re the PR Act.

Kata: Drunk driver

Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Police predicting more road incidents

Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

An overnight crash at Titikaveka is adding fuel to Police predictions that road incidents will continue to climb as traffic on Rarotonga builds.

Two new darts rounds soon

Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports

The Darts Cook Islands Association is holding another two rounds starting on Tuesday, May 17.

Exciting finish to racing week

Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Tuesday evening saw the end of Cook Island Triathlon’s week of racing with the much loved Ride Rarotonga Tour de Raro cycle event.

LETTERS: Please don’t kick us out of our huts!

Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear editor, Tauturu mai! Help!

Market plan upsets hut owners

Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National

A Punangi Nui Market hut owner is concerned about getting kicked out, however, stakeholders involved in the market's future development say there is nothing for the vendor to worry about.

Doctors declare 'miracle' as toddler survives covid, severe pneumonia

Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

Samoa's youngest Covid-19 patient to be hospitalised - a toddler who also had severe pneumonia - has been discharged from hospital in what is being described as a miracle.

Vanuatu Red Cross struggling to get vaccines to outer islands

Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Vanuatu Red Cross says transporting the Covid-19 vaccines outside of Port Vila has been a major hindrance to increasing the vaccination rates in the country.

Netball launches 2022 season, welcomes all fans

Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

The Rarotonga netball season launched yesterday with Opens Grades games.

Kata: Punanga Nui Market

Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

PR handouts the real 'stunt'

Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, the actions of the CEO of the Office of the Oppositions should not define the integrity of the Democratic Party.

Olympic president to meet PM on whistlestop visit to Rarotonga

Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Other Sports, Sports

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach will be visiting Rarotonga today as part of a whistlestop meet and greet tour of the Cook Islands.

Empire bridge near completion

Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

Work on the Empire Bridge is almost complete, with just a few jobs left.

Worker ‘scramble’ warning

Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands businesses are warning there might be a “scramble” to obtain permission for Fijian workers coming into the islands, with many still in transit.