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Penrhyn/Tongareva celebrates first tertiary graduates
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
In a historic celebration for Penrhyn/Tongareva Island, the community came together to witness their first-ever graduates from a tertiary programme.
Former Vodafone employee convicted of stealing $91,000
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National, Technology
A woman has been convicted of theft as a servant for making false entries in a telecommunications company’s account, defrauding them of over $91,000.
Driver charged in Cook Islands’ first road fatality
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A pick-up truck driver who allegedly struck a 60-year-old motorcyclist on April 17 has been charged with dangerous driving causing death. He is expected to appear in court today.
NZ disc jockey convicted on drug charges after guilty plea
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A New Zealand DJ (disc jockey) who was arrested on September 6 last year for bringing cocaine and cannabis to Rarotonga has been convicted after pleading guilty to all charges.
TMO steps up dengue defence following outbreak in Samoa
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands is taking preventative measures to protect the country from dengue fever by fumigating incoming vessels from Pacific Island countries battling with an outbreak.
Aitutaki swims to success
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
Twelve young primary school swimmers from Aitutaki, showcasing their raw talent, participated for the first time in the Cook Islands Aquatic Federation’s annual Kau competition in Nikao, scooping up 11 medals.
Kata: Legal age
Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Cook Islands gears up for 30th Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon
Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Cook Islands Triathlon Association is excited about the forthcoming big week of events which surround the 30th Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon to be held this Saturday, May 4.
Titikaveka leads netball comp, Avatiu outclasses Ngatangiia
Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The fourth week of the Netball Cook Islands Rarotonga club competition was full of exciting matches. Teams fought hard on the court to get top spots before knockouts.
Sogavare bows out of Solomon Islands prime ministerial race
Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands' pro-China leader, Manasseh Sogavare, has withdrawn from the race to be the next prime minister following the country’s national election.
National Environment Service partners with Monash University to strengthen environmental protections
Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Enhancing Cook Islands capacity and learning opportunities when it comes to science, environment and legal policy is at the core of a partnership between the National Environment Service (NES) and Monash University in Australia.
Puaikura Fire Brigade responds to weekend crash with new equipment
Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Apart from attending to fire calls around the island, the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade attended a crash call over the weekend and is looking forward to improving their response time with the new station.
Court briefs
Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A number of matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane at the High Court in Rarotonga via an audio-visual link on Friday.
Following in dad’s footsteps: Tamaiti-Phareily ready for Te Mire Ura debut
Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, National
Captivated by the admiration he draws from his father, seven-year-old Tamaiti-Phareily Samson is participating in Te Mire Ura, Potiki (Junior) section culture competition on Thursday this week.
Vaping among children prompts proposal to raise smoking age
Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Ministry of Health proposes to raise the smoking age from 18 to 21 and implement new measures on imitation tobacco products like vape and e-cigarettes to reduce smoking rates in the country.
Public invited to discuss Health Bill, medicinal cannabis access
Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Health Secretary Bob Williams says it is important for the public to know and understand the Public Health Bill, set for public discussions starting today.
Kata: Medical research
Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Unstoppable Panthers in finals
Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) Rarotonga 13s competition knockout round on Saturday delivered a thrilling display of athleticism, strategy, and sheer determination, with the Tupapa Panthers asserting their dominance in both the men’s and women’s divisions.
Katoa re-elected Oceania Aquatics VP
Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
Romani Katoa has been re-elected the vice president of the Oceania Aquatics Board of Directors for a new four-year term.
Ruta Mave: Rarotonga’s water treatment system – a costly unnecessary mess?
Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The water quality didn’t need fixing, the pressure did. The water isn’t tainted, the Government is, writes Ruta Mave.
