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Couple offer $800 reward for lost cat
Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
There’s an $800 reward on offer for Don and Toon Carlaw’s cat that has been missing since Sunday morning.
Five electoral petitions filed in High Court
Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Electoral petitions have been filed in the High Court accusing the Cook Islands Party of bribery and treating during the general election campaign.
Strengthening Takuvaine stream to protect nearby buildings from future floods
Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Work continues in the Takuvaine stream with the placing and construction of gabion wired basket cages filled with rocks that helps prevent erosion, retain a slope and fortify the banks.
Three generations keep Kuki Airani Tivaevae alive in Auckland City
Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National
Attended by a small pocket of the Kuki Airani Community still residing in Auckland central, a group of mamas, young and old come together to teach and share in the traditional craft of Tivaevae/Tivaivai quilt-making. By Kendall Vano of Tagata Pasifika.
‘A New Beginning’ for renowned Cook Islands musician
Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
After 12 years away, well-known Cook Islands composer, musician and entertainer Rangi Henry is back “on the rock” for good, with his new album “A New Beginning” which will be launched next week.
‘We need Aussies back’
Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
As Australia records more than 1 million people leaving the country for holidaying over the past month, a leading Cook Islands hotelier is calling on the Cook Islands Government to do everything it can to bring back direct flights from Australia.
Lawyer questions ‘illogical’ arrest
Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, National
A defence lawyer is aghast that a client of his was taken to the cells a week after being processed for driving with excess blood alcohol.
Rising above the waves
Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weather
A windsurfer made the most of strong winds and high seas in Muri lagoon yesterday afternoon.
United Party to file petition over hotly contested seats
Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands United Party have confirmed they will lodge electoral petitions challenging the results of two hotly-contested seats in the 2022 general election.
Cook Islands Tourism aims to boost visitor numbers with trade focused campaign
Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands’ tourism chief has urged Britons to return to the destination as it launches a campaign to draw visitors.
Tapaitau, Puna and Charlie-Puna enter ‘not guilty’ plea
Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, National
A senior politician and two former high-ranking public servants have pleaded not guilty to a raft of fraud-related and theft charges.
Cook Islanders struggling with rising cost of living
Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A major Cook Islands consumer survey has revealed that many are struggling with the rising cost of living.
Weaving research with tradition
Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Presenters at the Cook Islands Research Association symposium on Thursday last week discussed a range of concerns and issues when conducting research using indigenous knowledge and traditions.
Avatiu harbour prepares for ‘high waves’
Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Four sailing vessels are berthed at Avatiu Port (as of yesterday afternoon) with three arriving from French Polynesia, on their way doing a world circuit.
Former staff plead guilty to stealing $240k from Police
Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A former staffer at the Cook Islands Police has pleaded guilty to defrauding the police service of more than $240,000, while also working in tandem with work associates to conspire to defraud the police office on multiple occasions.
Mangaia’s Covid-19 restrictions set to ease
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Health orders in Mangaia will be dropped this weekend.
Rarotonga reels in Gary Parlour fishing title
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Thirty-eight boats registered for the annual Gary Parlour and Goldie Mahimahi fishing competitions over the weekend with 58 fish weighing in at 682.30 kilograms caught over two days.
Exhibition to celebrate Bill Apple’s bright, colourful ideas
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Entertainment, National
Groundbreaking New Zealand conceptual artist Billy Apple’s work will be exhibited at the Bergman Gallery in Rarotonga tonight.
Tourism industry braces for ‘weather event’
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
Tourism operators are bracing themselves for the upcoming weather event forecast to start today.
Resort revives local ‘staycations’
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
One of the last big resorts to offer “staycation” rates and deals for locals until June this year has reintroduced the offer for a limited time.
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