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Critically endangered turtle found dead
Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The death of a critically endangered Hawksbill turtle is likely due to pollution in the Avatiu Harbour.
Students pass bill in ‘Practice Parliament’
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A special practice parliament was held in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD).
USP marks International Women’s Day
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The University of the South Pacific (USP) recognises the significance of International Women’s Day (IWD), by providing equal opportunities for women’s participation and leadership within the University.
Bates named netball coach
Tuesday 8 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Netball Cook Islands has finalised the national team management for the World Cup Qualifiers in July this year.
Optimistic about the future
Tuesday 8 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands National Council of Women president, Vaine Wichman says celebrating the achievements of our women through International Women’s Day, which will be marked here today, makes her more optimistic about the future.
Fire destroys Titikaveka home
Tuesday 8 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga mother of six has been hailed a hero after rushing into a blazing inferno to rescue her son.
Queen’s Baton journey continues throughout Cooks
Monday 7 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Baton for the Commonwealth Games will spend an hour from 9am to 10am at the Punanga Nui Market for anyone who wants to take a closer look.
'Do the mahi, get the treats'
Monday 7 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Eighteen-year-old Heath Mokoroa-Heather was inducted as one of the 24 hostel and school prefects at the Sacred Hearts Boys College (SHC) in Auckland, New Zealand a week ago.
Grieving from a distance
Saturday 5 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga family in quarantine after contracting Covid-19 last week was unable to give a proper farewell to their fallen wife, mother and grandmother.
Drink driving accused changes plea on advice of JP
Friday 4 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A man facing charges of reckless and drink driving has reversed his guilty plea on the advice of a Justice of the Peace.
MOU seals agreement to co-manage sporting facilities
Friday 4 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) and the Cook Islands Sport and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) last year, agreeing to co-manage the National Stadium and Sports Arena is now in operation.
Te Kukupa farewelled one last time
Thursday 3 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Rapid antigen tests, a Bible reading from Exodus, and a brief promotion ceremony were the order of the day as police patrol boat, Te Kukupa pushed out from its Avatiu mooring for the last time.
Inconsistent advice leaves Raro resident exasperated
Thursday 3 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
A Rarotonga man, who is a close contact of a Covid-19 positive case, says inconsistent information from Te Marae Ora health ministry staff has left him feeling exasperated.
Food parcels for homes affected by Covid-19
Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Since the first positive Covid-19 case was announced in February, more than 25 food parcels have been packed and distributed to affected residential households on Rarotonga.
Thorp wins popular fishing contest
Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cameron Thorp won the 2022 Gordon Murray Memorial Fishing Tournament after landing a 183.6kg Blue Marlin – the heaviest fish of the tournament – and an impressive catch of 165kg in the aggregate section.
Top cop ‘will not debate policing in public arena’
Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
High profile Cook Islands lawyer Mark Short says Police Commissioner James Keenan is reviewing all areas of policing following concerns of the handling of minor traffic infringements but police media remain tight lipped.
Cook Islands to get new border patrol duo
Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands probationary police constable Saitu Saitu, pictured left, with drug detection dog Hoss and Detective Sergeant Vainenooroa Ngametua, has made a commitment to strengthening border security.
Building assets for the nation and for people
Monday 28 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Cadetships are a tried and proven way of introducing and training new staff into an industry; and a good way of teaching the skills that industry really needs, around the world. In Rarotonga Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has just taken on two cadets and Derek Fox caught up with them to see how they ended up where they are and how they are settling into life at CIIC.
Record participation at annual fishing comp
Monday 28 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A record number of 41 boats registered and took part in the annual Gordon Murray Memorial Fishing Tournament that was held on Saturday.
Cook Islands farewell police patrol boat Te Kukupa
Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
There were emotional and humorous moments at Avatiu Harbour as Te Kukupa was officially farewelled by friends, family, crew and dignitaries on Friday.
