Local
Hiker in hospital after lengthy rescue effort
Thursday 27 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A local woman who slipped and fell while trekking through Rarotonga’s “steep and gnarly mountain terrain” on ANZAC Day was rescued in a mission stretching from late afternoon into the night.
Dr Michael Baer: The dogs of war
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Local, National, Opinion
With ANZAC day marked yesterday and poppies everywhere, has anyone noticed that some of the poppies are purple? Purple poppies celebrate the animals who have served in almost every human conflict in history, writes Dr Michael Baer, Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.
Cook Islands pays tribute to fallen soldiers at Anzac Day Dawn Service
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, National, Weekend
Sixty-nine-year-old Remuera Rangi was among a large number of ex-servicemen who attended the 108th Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Cenotaph at the Ministry of Justice headquarters early yesterday.
Guardian angel of the ANZACs
Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Far, far away from home, the lonely grave of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) World War I heroine Ettie Annie Rout is no longer forgotten.
Students learn about Cook Islands culture
Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Kōrero o te 'Ōrau’s Junior 'Ātui'anga Ki Te Tango 2023 (AKTT) school holiday activity programme finished on Friday with a mighty umu feast prepared by the students.
ANZAC plaque of gratitude for Ettie A Rout to be unveiled today
Saturday 22 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
An appreciation plaque will be unveiled for a “Guardian Angel of the ANZAC’s” – Ettie A Rout – an Australian woman who died in Rarotonga on September 17, 1936 at the age of 59.
Young leaders revel in week of challenges
Saturday 22 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
More than 50 school students from the Cook Islands, New Zealand and Australia have taken part in leadership programme On Rarotonga this week, setting themselves goals and tackling challenges - head on.
Vaka Paikea launched, ready to set sail
Saturday 22 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After months of being on dry dock for intensive maintenance work and the recent renaming and blessing ceremony, Vaka Paikea was launched into the water on Thursday afternoon at Avatiu Harbour.
Twenty-five teenagers undertaking Blue Light-led youth programme
Friday 21 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Local, National
Commissioner of Police Turepu James Keenan has challenged 25 teenagers to take on a range of activities at the launch of the Blue Light-led youth programme this week.
$79k footpath near completion
Friday 21 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A $79,000 construction project of a footpath between Raro Fried Chicken and the Empire Bridge is due for completion this week.
Gone but not forgotten: France acknowledges Cook Islands WWI soldiers
Friday 21 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands soldiers who worked in the tunnels of Arras, France during World War I have not been forgotten.
Internal affairs inundated with employment related complaints
Thursday 20 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
The Labour and Consumer Services unit of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF) has received more than 100 various queries and complaints from workers and employers for multiple matters for the first three months of 2023.
Atui'anga Ki Te Tango school holiday programme popular
Thursday 20 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National
The teeming rain hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm of over 100 students who are attending Te Kōrero o te 'Ōrau's Junior 'Ātui'anga Ki Te Tango 2023 (AKTT) school holiday programme.
Cook Islanders join event to honour Māori Pioneer Battalion tunnellers
Wednesday 19 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands was represented at the hosting of Arras mayor Frédéric Leturque and his delegation at Te Papaiouru Marae in Rotorua, Aotearoa New Zealand this week.
‘Machine is for the people, people vote me in, so it is for them’
Wednesday 19 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Corrective Services Minister George “Maggie” Angene says the machine that was brought up during Question and Answer session in Parliament last week was earlier discussed in 2018.
‘Save Nukupure Park’ gets majority support
Wednesday 19 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Majority of landowners who attended the ‘Save Nukupure Park’ public meeting this week want the Park kept for the community.
Mayor of Arras to visit descendants of Cook Islands World War I soldiers
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The mayor of Arras, Frédéric Leturque is scheduled to arrive today to meet the descendants of Cook Islands soldiers who were sent to assist the New Zealand Tunnelling Company at Arras, France during World War I from July 28, 1914 – November 11, 1918.
Disaster preparedness for people with disabilities
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Advocating for the rights of persons with disability, capacity building and the preparations for pre and post disaster events were discussed at a workshop hosted by the Pacific Disability Forum (PDF) at the New Hope Church building yesterday.
Cook Islands electricity among world’s most expensive
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands has been rated among the five most expensive countries in the world in terms of electricity charges.
Road safety campaigner suggests alternative to curb drink driving
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A road safety campaigner has suggested a unique approach to stamping out drink driving on Rarotonga after one motorist blew a record 1730 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath – nearly seven times the legal limit.
