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‘It is just too messy’: JP calls off sentencing
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The prosecution of a teenager involved in three burglaries on Rarotonga has been described as “too messy” by a Justice of the Peace following half a day of deliberation.
Action-packed matches across all age groups and categories
Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The seventh round of the Rarotonga Football Season saw an action-packed series of matches across different age groups and categories, featuring Titikaveka FC, Tupapa FC, Nikao FC, Matavera FC, Puaikura FC, and Avatiu FC.
Church Talk: Real intent in our relationships
Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
There is a principle of ‘real intent’ that reflects on who we are and why we do things. Doing things with real intent is about giving your all and showing true commitment. If applied in our relationships, whether it be with family, at work, or with God, using real intent will bless our lives, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Cook Islands completes legacy waste collection programme for Vaka Puaikura
Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Te Titā ki te Titā kore project (whiteware and e-waste collection) for Murienua in Arorangi closed yesterday, completing the collection programme of legacy waste for Vaka Puaikura.
Thomas Wynne: The darkest and longest shadow . . .
Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Watch a movie like Moana Roa, or any movie prior to the 1960s in the Cook Islands, and what a stark contrast it is, of our people before the proliferation of a western diet, and just how fit, lean and active we were.
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.
