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Mother's Day: Treasure your mum
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local
Supermom Lotiola Mateariki is the driving force behind the success of her children’s Te Mire Ura achievements with five of her children getting crowned the Cook Islands cultural dancing champions.
‘Not rattled’: Cooks face Aussies
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
A clash between the Cook Islands and Australia will serve as the opening match of the inaugural Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup this week.
‘Move, Play, Explore’: Athletics Cook Islands to hold World Kids Athletics Day
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
The World Kids Athletics Day is happening at 3pm this Friday, May 12 at the BCI Stadium, for kids aged 3 to 13 years. The afternoon will be a fun, interactive, inclusive place for our tamariki to come and give athletics a go.
AKTT youth prepare for Country of Origin Series
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Volleyball
Through the Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau (NGO), the ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango 2023 group of youths will be participating in the Country of Origin Volleyball Series in Aotearoa New Zealand in the first week of July.
Tata Crocombe: Enhancing visitor accommodation services with artificial intelligence
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the tourism industry, and the Cook Islands’ visitor accommodation services can benefit from the cutting-edge AI technology of Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, writes hotelier Tata Crocombe.
Letter: Medicinal cannabis plan for Ministry of Health
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The following is a proposal to allow for the individual cultivation of medicinal cannabis by patients who qualify under a clinical trial supervised by the Ministry of Health.
Letter: Preventing drink driving
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The never ending headlines and stories of drink driving, and “nearly nine times” over the limit will not stop until two things occur.
Melvin appointed CIIC chairman
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Businessman Fletcher Melvin has become the new chairman of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).
Rubbish, degradation concern
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National
Tourists to the Cook Islands still travel here for its beautiful environment, but some are concerned about the rubbish and signs of degradation, according to a major survey.
PM welcomes $2b Australian funding package
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Australian Government has announced a major funding package to the Pacific totalling over A$1.9 billion (NZ$2.02b) over the next five years.
Tupa ready for Culture’s most entertaining dance comp
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Ministry of Culture’s most entertaining annual dance competition will be held tomorrow night featuring 26 dancers on stage at Rehab Rarotonga Nightclub.
Authorities investigate Rarotonga International Airport blaze
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
A fire broke out at Rarotonga’s International Airport terminal midday yesterday which was swiftly contained by the Airport Authority Crash Fire stationed next door.
Try Alcoholics Anonymous, serial drink driver told
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing his sixth charge of excess breath alcohol has been told Alcoholics Anonymous is an option for him after pleading with the court that he wants to turn his troubled life around.
Kata: Revenue gathering
Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Annual triathlon brings out local talent
Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
A massive week of triathlon on Rarotonga has wrapped up with some stellar results.
Riders raring to go
Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Dozens of riders were ready to brave blustery conditions to compete in the Ride Raro cycle race event.
Avatiu to take on Titikaveka in hotly contested competition
Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
The match to watch at this coming weekend’s Netball Club Competition will be the unbeaten Avatiu ladies taking on Titikaveka at the Avatiu netball court.
Working together for the animals of the Cook Islands
Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Opinion, Pet Talk
As you read this I will be in Mauke, thanks to Air Rarotonga and the New Zealand High Commission, both of whom have supported our work in the pa enua.
Technology campaigners set sail for the Cook Islands
Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend
A massive water access project is coming to the Cook Islands – by sail.
Widespread floods cause supply and cost issues
Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Inflation continues to skyrocket as weather events have contributed to ongoing supply chain issues in the Cook Islands.
