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Letters: Give our footballers a break

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I have been pondering if I should write to you but for the sake of my children’s passion for soccer, I will write.

Drowning cause of death over the weekend, Police say

Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, Local, National, Tourism

Water safety tips have been reissued after Rarotonga recorded its third drowning death this year.

Raro Club Rugby 7s to feature NZ Cooks players

Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The Cook Islands Rugby New Zealand (CIRNZ) 7s team have landed, pumped and ready to showcase their passion, skill and camaraderie on the rugby field at the RARO Club 7s Tournament this Saturday, September 2 at Nukupure Park, Ngatangiia.

Toki-Brown chairs Pacific Islands Women’s Forum

Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown was honoured to chair the first in person Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting (PIFWLM) - a significant regional event. in Suva, Fiji, this week.

Cooks food distributor cries foul over freight

Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

A leading Cook Islands food distributor has joined the call for oversight in Pacific shipping lanes.

Father's Day Special: Sharing pearls of parenting wisdom for fathers

Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features

In a world that continually evolves, where parenting styles and social patterns vary, two elderly men share their insights and advice for parents, especially for fathers, in observance of Father’s Day this coming Sunday.

Father's Day Special: A dedicated father, blessed to have children

Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features

Father's Day is a special occasion which celebrates the invaluable role of fathers in our lives - a time to honour and appreciate the hardworking dads who go above and beyond to provide for their families and care for their children.

Tertiary training facility closes for month while works get underway

Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute, Ngatangiia Campus is closed for a month as urgent remedial works get underway.

Dean returns from assisting with FIFA Women's World Cup 2023

Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Pauline Dean, the Cook Islands FA Competition Manager, has shared her experiences and insights while working at the FIFA Women's World Cup, held in the Oceania region for the first time.

‘Close call’ for residence as rubbish burns out of control

Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

First responders to an out of control rubbish fire in Black Rock say it was a narrow escape for a residence while again ringing warning bells about responsible burning.

Mammogram screening cancelled, returning in early 2024: TMO

Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Mammogram screening will be offered on Rarotonga as early as next year.

Lease matter needs to be resolved

Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in

Chief Justice Patrick Keane says that a lease matter between Barbara Dobson and Mary Kairua needs to be resolved.

Repairs to one-year-old patrol boat about to commence

Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National

The Cook Islands' one-year-old patrol boat, which set sail to Australia two weeks ago for repairs and maintenance, is on the verge of reaching its destination.

Man nearly five times over the limit following crash outside the cop shop

Tuesday 29 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man blew nearly five times the legal drink driving limit following an incident outside police headquarters on Rarotonga earlier this month.

Reid speaks highly of Cooks rugby players

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, League, Sports, Weekend

Cook Islands rugby players have skills, strong running and are aggressive, says former All Black Hikatarewa Rockcliffe Reid, or better known as Hika Reid.

Monopoly in Pacific shipping lanes, Cooks operator claims

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Businessman Brett Porter has called out Matson South Pacific shipping for what he claims is anti- competitive use of its shipping licence in the Cook Islands.

Kata: Child-proof

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Alcohol related matters in court

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams presided over several alcohol related matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday, August 17.

Brutal last race at Va’a World Champs

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

It was a ‘brutal race’ in the Open Men’s V6 24-kilometre race on the last day of the International Va’a Federation (IVF) World Paddling Distance Championships in Apia, Samoa yesterday.