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Sentencing for man who defended himself in Court adjourned
Thursday 27 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Iorama Ngataua’s sentencing has been adjourned.
Call to boost Government role in digital transformation strategies
Thursday 27 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A major report on digital services in the Cook Islands recommends the Government bolster its ICT division.
Air New Zealand customers frustrated over changes to Raro flight schedules
Thursday 27 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Tourism
A worldwide shortage in A320 neo and A321 neo aircraft engines has led to changes and cancellations in Air New Zealand Rarotonga flights leaving customers frustrated. Matthew Littlewood and Al Williams report.
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.
Children’s dental clinic – first of its kind in the Cook Islands
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Oral health check-up for children can be less stressful and more friendly following the opening of a new children’s cubicle at the dental clinic in Tupapa.
Samuela appointed new Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Former principal immigration officer Kairangi Samuela has been confirmed as the Cook Islands’ new High Commissioner to New Zealand.
Court briefs
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Drink driver A charge of careless driving was dropped against Salote Seneirewa but she was convicted of excess breath alcohol.
Ten-year-old Boaza ready for debut in Te Mire Ura
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
For the first time, 10-year-old Boaza Manase Pukerua will be competing in Te Mire Ura 2023 cultural dance festival to be held tomorrow night.
Cook Islands to host health conference
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands will host the upcoming Pasifika Medical Association Conference in September.
Spike in influenza like illnesses no concern to authorities
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
A spike in influenza like illnesses does not appear to have authorities concerned as a date for the rollout of vaccines has been confirmed by Te Marae Ora.
Raro’s ‘abysmal’ driving continues with more excess breath alcohol
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A 30-year-old man fled the scene of a crash early on Sunday and was subsequently tracked down and charged with drink driving.
Fast-tracked Aussie citizenship prompts fears of labour exodus
Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Changes to citizenship rules in Australia could have an impact on the Cook Islands population.
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.
Pest management training for the Pa Enua
Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
The Food and Agriculture Organisation Pacific in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture have completed a training programme on pest management in the Pa Enua (outer islands).
Moratorium calls ‘unclear’
Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands’ Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) has again come out swinging against those who call for a moratorium on the practice of minerals exploration after another meeting with the International Seabed Authority (ISA).
Cargo cruise crew and passengers get a taste of the Cook Islands
Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Tourism
The passengers and crew of cargo cruise liner Aranui 5 which completed her maiden voyage to the Cook Islands last week were entertained by local drummers and dance group at a special event on Saturday.
Te Ipukarea Society : Nurture nature for our future
Saturday 22 April 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Today is the last day of Earth week for 2023, celebrated from April 14th to the 22nd. It is a week set aside for communities to demonstrate their support for a healthy environment, and remind people that we all need to contribute to a sustainable planet.
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