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Making local sports inclusive
Thursday 2 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in
The aim to make local sports inclusive took a giant stride yesterday with the first ever Ability Rippa Rugby Day programme at Ngatangiia field in Muri.
New cricket pitch for Amuri
Wednesday 1 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in
Since the closing of the Aitutaki Bicentennial celebrations work has quietly continued in the village of Amuri to complete the last of five remaining projects funded by donations from the Tokoroa Cook Islands community in New Zealand.
Kata: Media team
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in
Decision on seabed exploration licences to be finalised by Feb
Friday 26 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in
Prime Minister Mark Brown says he expects seabed minerals exploration licences to be approved or denied by February.
Record turnout expected for this years Te Kara Run
Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in
Autism Cook Islands’ biggest and most awaited event of the year, the renowned Te Kara Run will take place on Friday afternoon.
MP claims rash promises behind move to end Kiribati sanctuary
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in
An opposition MP in Kiribati says the government plans to open an internationally valuable marine sanctuary because it needs the revenue to pay for extravagant election promises.
Netballers set to jump for spotlight
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in
Rarotonga’s biggest netball event of the year is returning to the island and kicking off tomorrow. Netball Already in Paradise, a twist on the renowned Netball in Paradise event which usually welcomes overseas teams, will celebrate the local passion and skill for the round ball this year in the absence of overseas friends due to the global pandemic Covid-19.
Improved Empire Theatre to re-open Saturday
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in
The Empire Theatre will re-open its doors on Saturday with the completion of a new lobby.
Parliament to pass laws on nationality
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Politics
Parliament will sit again on Monday, November 22 and will first deal with who is defined as a Cook Islander.
‘Everyone’s getting on with their lives despite Covid-19’
Saturday 13 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features
Cook Islands tennis player and businessman, Brett Baudinet has been travelling the world since September and says the Cook Islands should have already opened its borders.
Paintings celebrate Polynesian culture
Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Apii Te Uki Ou held its annual art auction at The Islander Hotel to raise funds to support the school’s inclusive education model.
Health ministry to consider vaccine for young children
Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands would consider vaccinating children under the age of 12 if it was approved by New Zealand’s medicine safety authority, Medsafe, says a government spokesperson.
Aftershocks of Covid-19 threaten to undo gains across Pacific says report
Monday 18 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Experts are warning that development gains across the Pacific region over the past 10 years could be undone due to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
PET TALK: What should you be looking for
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Just this week, we’ve had two cats brought into the vet clinic with blocked bladders. This is a serious emergency, almost always affecting male cats. Dr Ellen McBryde discusses what you should be looking out for, as well as steps you can take at home to help prevent this condition.
Basketballers keep a bounce in their step
Thursday 16 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Basketball, Sports
More talent has been seen during week five of the Avaiki Basketball Tournament. It was jam packed on Wednesday last week with many exciting games played on the court.
Vaccines for children available from October
Thursday 16 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The vaccination rollout for children aged 12 to 15 is expected to start in October once vaccine supplies from New Zealand arrive, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Leave to appeal dismissed
Thursday 16 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Politics
A leave to appeal corruption charges brought against Prime Minister Mark Brown and former prime minister Henry Puna has been denied by the High Court.
Pa Enua residents rejoice the return home
Wednesday 1 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in
Alert Level 2 has created noticeable changes on Rarotonga, including a spike in the use of CookSafe cards and hand sanitizers, plus the sudden vanishing of tourists and overseas friends. With the Covid-19 buzz, residents from the Pa Enua are clamouring to get back home to their peaceful and laid back island homes. But with flights being cut back and plans halted, many have faced some difficulties.
KATA: There's a new sport in town
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in
KATA July 16
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in
