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Tourist raises litter concerns following Rarotonga visit
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, Local
A tourist who has been coming to Rarotonga since 2000 says she doesn’t want the island to have a reputation of being dirty after her latest trip.
High school student combines art and business to help cover household bills
Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Local
A Tereora College student has combined her artistic and entrepreneurial skills to tap into the tourist market while helping with household costs.
Safety concerns raised over high speed police pursuits
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local
About a decade ago, a Rarotonga teenager lost his life in nearly two-hour police pursuit. Questions surrounding high speed police pursuits have again come to light after a senior government official – who was subsequently tested twice over the legal blood alcohol limit – was caught in a middle of a chase that resulted in damages to government vehicles.
Religious council stops short of condemning homophobic letter
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A Cook Islands church leader has launched a scathing attack on homosexuals but the nation’s Religious Advisory Council has stopped short of condemning it.
Motorcyclist bitten by dog
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Despite efforts from authorities, dog control remains a major issue after another incident a week ago.
Cook Islands firefighters keep up with New Zealand standard
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local
Puaikura volunteer firefighters have been refreshing and practicing their first aid skills over the last three to four months.
Indigenous art exhibition attracts young, emerging and established artists
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local
Drawing strength from its first exhibition in 2021, this year’s Toki Indigenous artist exhibition ‘Kopu Tangata’ features local and international artists with a platform to project their own stories through art.
Muri 30km/h speed zone limit ‘should be shortened’
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local
A Ngatangiia resident is calling for the 30 kilometre an hour speed limit zone in Muri to be shortened to about a quarter of its size. Rod Henderson said the stretch should only be about 500 metres.
International live music comes to Rarotonga
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
Groove to the new sounds of Ghanaian and Afrobeat singer-songwriter Eugene Kwame Marfo also known by the stage name Kuami Eugene tonight on Rarotonga.
Firearms training to take place
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Police are warning people near Nikao about likely noise, as several of their staff undergo firearms training.
‘Careless scrub fires waste water’: Fire Chief
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Scrub fires lit by “careless” people clearing their crops and sections are happening too often and putting other properties at risk.
Catholic Church and lobby groups silent on ‘sexual diversity’ document
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The Catholic Church and LGBTQIA+ groups in the Cook Islands remain silent following the release of guidelines for Catholic schools on “sexual diversity” in New Zealand.
Tupapa netball dome to be completed in a fortnight
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National, Netball, Sports
The netball dome at Victoria Park courts donated by China will be ready in two weeks, says Tupapa MP George “Maggie” Angene.
It’s (Aka’uka) Time for the closing ceremony
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Seventy ladies of exercise dance group Aka’uka Time have been in full preparation for the 2022 Cook Islands Games closing ceremony to be held tonight at the National Stadium.
Leaving no one behind: Better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Hordes of people flood Terevete Park to get their hands on fresh local produce at the World Food Day event.
Supporting local growers and importers
Friday 14 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Local produce will be celebrated at Constitution Park today with a range of vendors at the World Food Day event.
‘Population policy’ tabled, as problem still worries authorities
Wednesday 12 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands population has dipped to below 18,000 according to the latest estimates, and Government is looking at a “population policy” to address it.
NZ Foreign Minister’s marae visit will ‘strengthen ties’ with Cook Islands
Wednesday 12 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A special service at the Atupare Marae will be held today to honour the arrival of New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta.
Paws and Claws sanctuary offers free cat desexing
Tuesday 11 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A free desexing and health and wellbeing clinic for cats will take place on Thursday.
Police receive 87 dog complaints from March to September
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Police say they’re taking the issue of dog control ‘very seriously’ after further reports of dog attacks this week.
