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The secret to sporting success: ‘Work hard, run and eat well’
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islander Saphire Abraham who plays in the Hurricanes Poua, a New Zealand women’s professional rugby union team based in Wellington, is visiting Rarotonga conducting rugby skill sessions, with her partner Barbra Auva’a, New Zealand’s U72 power lifting open champion who transitioned to rugby about three years ago. The women have been sharing their training skills and technique with local talent.
The journey to becoming Cook Islands’ first dental surgeon
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local, Weekend
A visit to the dentist or dental therapist doesn’t have to be something to dread.
Junior footballers impress
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Football, National, Sports
The 2023 Junior Primary Schools football tournament was held on Thursday at Takitumu School field after the daylong tournament initially planned for Wednesday at CIFA Field was postponed due to rain.
Coco House Bros announce 2023 gig calendar
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
High profile DJs Coco House Bros (Mark Zow, Anthom and Doctor E) have released their 2023 gig calendar which includes the classic Sunset Sessions day parties at 21.3 Vaiana’s Bar, Rarotonga Sailing Club and Rehab Ministry.
From Poland to Rarotonga
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local
It’s a labour of love for Jakub Postrzygacz who supplies Rarotonga with locally grown produce each week.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: An attitude of gratitude
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Grateful - it’s such a powerful posture of the heart and I just wanted to highlight two of those reasons, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Fundraiser for cyclone-stricken Vanuatu hailed a success
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Vanuatu
The Cook Islands Vanuatu Community had a successful day fundraising for families who were affected by two category four cyclones and flooding earlier in March.
Te Ipukarea Society: Navigating challenging waters at the ISA
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Te Ipukarea Society along with NGO indigenous representatives from Hawaii, Tahiti, Papua New Guinea and Aotearoa NZ participated as ‘observers’ in the recent International Seabed Authority meetings, which gave them the opportunity to intervene in matters discussed.
Three questions for NES
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
From time to time we see that the National Environment Service is looking to add new staff positions. Looking for three at the moment.
‘A man overboard’: Titikaveka Bulldogs clears air on coach
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Regarding your article in Tuesday, March 28 edition – Titikaveka Bulldogs coach steps down, I can confirm that Mr (Meti) Noovao has surprised the whole club including myself, he didn’t have the decency to advise me that he was to step down, yet he lives two houses away from me.
Vaipae celebrates Christian legacy
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National, Outer Islands
Under the glow of the rising sun on Thursday morning, the village of Vaipae was bustling and humming with activity preparing for their commemoration day of ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia – the Arrival of the Gospel’ 200 years ago on March 30, 1823.
Tupapa Health Facility to undergo $641k upgrade
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The Tupapa Health Facility (Outpatients) will be refurbished and upgraded to include additional consultation rooms and repositioning the layout to better support Covid-19 screening and primary care services.
Te Marae Ora continues TB monitoring programme
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
When visitors or Cook Islanders present symptoms of tuberculosis (TB), there is a process to follow, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health secretary Bob Williams.
‘Several more months’ of significant price increases
Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A leading Pacific economist says the inflation rate in the Cook Islands skyrocketed to as high as 15 per cent in 2022, adding continued inflationary pressures remain.
Kata: 40 days for Parliament sittings
Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Netball campaign
Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Cook Islands has started their campaign for the Pacific Games and upcoming events with skills and games play trials yesterday.
Young swimmers gearing up for overseas competitions
Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Swimming
In a bid to develop future national swimmers, the Cook Islands Aquatics Federation (CIAF) has formed a development squad of youth swimmers aged 10-17 who will be taking part in a training camp in Auckland next month.
Experiencing God’s amazing love
Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Paul says in Romans 8:31 – “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?”. This is a question that we should be asking ourselves often, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa from the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Fundraiser for cyclone-stricken Vanuatu
Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Regional, Vanuatu
The Office of the Prime Minister is pleased to pledge its support to a fundraiser for cyclone-stricken Vanuatu, which will take the form of a six-hour radiothon being held on Radio Cook Islands from noon to 6pm today (Friday, March 31).
Careless driving results in hefty reparations bill
Friday 31 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man who pleaded guilty to careless driving could face a reparations bill of about $18,000.
