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Maroons stage stunning comeback
Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Country Maroons made a resounding comeback in the second match of the Cook Islands Rugby League State of Origin Series, narrowly defeating the Town Blues 32-26, while Town Whites secured the Conan’s Cup after second win.
Touch finals get cultural twist
Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association is excited to introduce a unique approach for the final’s series of the business house competition.
Letter: To Tatou Vai concerns
Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, To Tatou Vai (TTV)’s latest public notice is, “Let Your Voice Shape Our Water Supply”.
Letter: Leadership, not money, the answer
Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I was interested to read about the education debate in Parliament last week. Leader of the Opposition, Tina Browne, shared her concern about the low academic achievements of Tereora College students.
Preserving culture: Finding the balance between tradition and progress
Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
Where does culture start? When does the culture of our bygone days or our more recent culture be decided as to what matters now? The discussion on this topic arose with regards to female carvers in Hawaii at the festival held to celebrate all our Pacific cultures together, writes Ruta Mave.
Tereora College’s Anau Ikurangi wins secondary schools Tangi Ka’ara competition
Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Education, Local, National
The powerful rhythms of the tangi ka’ara traditional drums reverberated through Te Are Karioi as college students across Rarotonga showcased their mastery of drumming techniques, thrilling the audience on Friday night.
Public Accounts Committee to elect chair and deputy ‘following Standing Orders’
Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
Public Accounts Committee’s newly appointed chair Teokatai Herman confirmed that the committee will be convening soon to elect both the chair and deputy chair, following the proper process outlined in the Standing Orders.
PM Brown: ‘Police portfolio is under my responsibility and I take that very seriously’
Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National, Parliament
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will retain control of the Police portfolio despite a request from another Minister and will focus on improving police standards and staffing.
Minister Angene makes ‘humble request’ for Police portfolio to address youth crime
Friday 21 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National, Parliament
Minister for Corrective Services George “Maggie” Angene has asked Prime Minister Mark Brown to consider giving him the Minister for Police portfolio.
Cook Islands Cricket gears up for T20 World Cup Qualifier
Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands Cricket Association men’s team has already begun their training for the International Men’s T20 World Sub-regional Qualifier in Samoa in August.
Taikoko honours fellow nurses with King’s Birthday Award
Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Being nominated to receive the King’s Honours Award in the coming year is a recognition of nurses in the Cook Islands, says director of Te Kainga O Pa Taunga, Mereana Taikoko
Pet Talk: Caring for newborn pets
Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Bringing a newborn pet into your home or farm is a rewarding experience that comes with its own set of challenges and responsibilities, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
PM Brown expresses optimism for Cook Islands’ 2032 FestPAC bid
Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, Entertainment, National, Parliament
Cook Islands government is keeping its fingers crossed as it awaits the decision of the Pacific Arts Council regarding the host of the 2032 Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture.
Demos have ‘no desire’ to rejoin Government-dominated Public Accounts Committee, says Browne
Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
Opposition leader Tina Browne says the Democratic Party MPs have no desire to re-join the ‘Cook Islands Party/Coalition Public Accounts Committee’ after resigning last month over difference of opinion.
Over 120 pigs and goats dewormed in Rarotonga
Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Livestock deworming is the most requested assistance made to the Ministry of Agriculture from livestock farmers and so far, over 120 pigs and goats have been dewormed in Rarotonga.
Rarotonga burglaries on the rise as businesses targeted
Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Crime, National
Burglaries are spiking in Rarotonga with two more break-ins reported yesterday by Vili’s Burger Joint in Matavera and Next Shipment in Arorangi.
‘Focus on policing’: MFEM to take over Cook Islands Police finances
Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
Prime Minister Mark Brown says police will now focus on policing matters while the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) manages their finances to improve budget management and staff retention.
‘World’s largest family reunion’ ends with joyous closing ceremony
Monday 17 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National, Regional
After 10 days of culture, tradition, and kinship, the “world’s largest family reunion” and celebration of indigenous Pacific culture came to an end, with a poignant but low-key closing ceremony in Hawai’i, last night.
Ruta Mave: Race walking teaches perseverance and understanding
Monday 10 June 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
If at first you don’t succeed, then try, try, try again. Then if you don’t succeed read the instructions. This has been the answer to my latest attempt at trying race walking, writes Ruta Mave.
