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Nervous singer claims karaoke title

Tuesday 6 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

With her powerful voice, Ikram Elabssi belted out her favourite songs to win the 2020 Karaoke Championship hosted by the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club last week.

A duty to look after our elders

Tuesday 6 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

The elderly residents of Rarotonga gathered on Thursday last week to commemorate World Citizens Day – a day held in appreciation and remembrance of the senior citizens.

Sharing space to make vision reality

Tuesday 6 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

With the pledge to fulfil their vision to empowering people who have autism, Autism Cook Islands has officially opened their very own office.

'Little black book' most powerful in the world

Tuesday 6 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local

Police patrol vessel Te Kukupa turns 31

Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Maritime Cook Islands looks forward to the delivery of a new patrol vessel in 2022.

Fishing club receives ice machine

Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Avana Fishing Club, the only fishing club on Rarotonga located at the entrance of a harbour, received its first commercial ice machine.

Low demand concerns local growers

Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Prime Minister Mark Brown has directed the Finance ministry to explore ways on how the Government could help or provide subsidy to growers who are unable to sell their produce.

'Together as one we move our nation'

Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

The Kia Orana spirit was alive and well at the opening ceremony of the Cook Islands Games 2020.

Plenty of fun and food at Gala Day

Thursday 1 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

School holds fundraiser to purchase laptops, a new printer and other items to make learning more interactive for their students.

Helmet law now in effect

Thursday 1 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local

No more warnings and extensions, as of today motorcyclists and passengers must wear a helmet or risk incurring a hefty fine.

Former 1970s Kiwis star John Whittaker mourned

Wednesday 30 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local

Legend of League John Whittaker, who was the first Cook Islander to wear the black and white jersey and play for the Kiwis has passed away after a brave battle with illness.

A true statesman

Wednesday 30 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local

Police Commissioner Maara Tetava said it was only right that outgoing Prime Minister Henry Puna was given a farewell fit for the statesman he is by the Cook Islands Police Service.

Whopper patuki wins reef fishing comp

Tuesday 29 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Dressed up in their favourite ladies attire, a record number of anglers took part in the Mamas Reef Fishing competition.

A step closer to 'cleaner drinking water'

Tuesday 29 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local

The first dosing of poly aluminium chloride (PACI) to the settling tank took place at the Ngatoe water intake yesterday.

BTIB staff member suspended amid government investigation

Tuesday 29 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local

A Business Trade and Investment Board staff member has been suspended in a matter that has brought on the involvement of the Cook Islands Audit Office.

Repatriating foreign workers key priority

Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

With depleting cash reserves and increased borrowing, Cook Islands businesses are realising there is only so much they can do to keep staff productive.

Speaking with your hands

Friday 25 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

John Paul Lindsay was two-years-old when his mother Iriti Maoate noticed something was not right while they were at a float parade in town.