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Catholic diocese holds ordination ceremony for new coadjutor bishop

For the past several months, the Catholic Diocese of Rarotonga, Cook Islands, has been preparing for the ordination of Father Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado from the Mission Society of the Philippines (MSP) as the new coadjutor bishop. The ceremony will take place this morning.

Ex-DPM appeals ‘excessive sentence’, hearing date set

The appeal against the sentence of former deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau is scheduled to be heard on July 4.

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Alleged rapist in remand

A man accused of raping minors aged under 14 is remanded in police custody after he was deemed a “risk” to society.

Parliament urged to focus on results, not just sitting time

The difficulty of drafting a Private Members’ Bill, which can be introduced to Parliament by any member who is not a Minister, has been discussed in Parliament House.

National

Health

Tupapa Clinic to undergo asbestos removal, dental and health care services to relocate

Court briefs

Court

Five months prison for Aitutaki indecent assault, other charges

National

Cook Islands to benefit from new climate data project

Cops-turned-politicians reunite

New Zealand’s Speaker of the House of Representatives, Gerry Brownlee, and his delegation to the Pacific visited Rarotonga last week.

Public’s safety top priority at National Stadium

The grandstand at Rarotonga’s National Stadium - Ta’ua ‘Emo’anga, has undergone a significant safety makeover.

Sports

Do or die for Bears, Sea Eagles

Excitement is brewing as the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition playoffs are set to kick off today from 1.30pm at the National Stadium in Nikao.

Bowling

Cook Islands bowlers shine at Auckland Championship

Cook Islands Bowls is extremely pleased with its players who performed at very high standards at the 2024 Auckland Bowling Championship last week in most disciplines.

Rugby league

Playoffs set for thrilling battles

The Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition enters knockout rounds this weekend as teams battle for a spot in the finals.

Sports

Swimmer Connolly makes history

Cook Islands swimmer Lanihei Connolly made history over the weekend by winning a medal at the Oceania Championships in Gold Coast, Australia.

Netball

Titikaveka Pearls shine, Avatiu rule in netball battles

The Rarotonga Netball Club competition took off its weekly round with a flurry of thrilling matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats. As clubs battled it out for supremacy on the court, the intensity was real, and the stakes were high.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Letter: The perils of Cryptocurrency Bill

Kia orana e te tama Etita, Me ka tika I toou ngateitei - tuku atu I toku manako ariki-kore I te ture tamanako “Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023” Kia tika kia akakite atu au I toku manako na roto I to tatou reo maori Kuki Airani, kia marama ia mai e to tatou iti tangata rikiriki.

Editorials

Ruta Mave: Broken promise- Government reneges on free water pledge

Residential water meters are not to measure what we use, it is how we will pay for government’s monumental blunders and excuses, writes Ruta Mave.

Editorials

Thomas Wynne: Remembering the price of our freedom

As we gathered like many did around commonwealth countries, in squares and parade grounds, memorials to the dead and wounded, we remember also that freedom is paid by someone, somewhere and sometime – it is never for free, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Letters to the Editor

Letter: CISNOC job- Locals deserve a fair shot

Dear Editor, The notice of eleven applications for the CISNOC (Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee) job seems a lot and very mysterious.

Features

Art

Cook Islands vaka to set sail for Festpac 2024 in Hawaii

Cook Islands traditional canoe Vaka Marumaru Atua will set sail for Hawaii next week to participate in the 2024 Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (Festpac 2024) in Honolulu in June. Cook Islands Voyaging Society explains the country’s long history of sending vaka (voyaging canoes) to the regional cultural event.

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Art

Local dancers take centre stage in WiRepa’s show stopping designs

In a stunning display of creativity and style, acclaimed Aotearoa New Zealand/Cook Islands fashion designer Kharl-William WiRepa revealed his first fashion show on the island.

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Veterans reflect on sacrifice and camaraderie at Anzac Dawn Parade

The Anzac Day Dawn Parade, held yesterday morning at the cenotaph by the Ministry of Justice building, drew a large crowd of hundreds including the visiting Vietnam veterans from Aotearoa New Zealand.

Features

Hundreds gather to honour fallen at Anzac Day Dawn Parade

President for the Cook Islands Boys Brigade Bob Williams (left) leads the uniform organisation representatives for the laying of wreaths during the Anzac Day Dawn Parade service yesterday morning.

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Art

Out and proud: Miss Thunderhips shines in celebration of diversity

In a celebration of Anuanua Week’s talent, diversity, and inclusivity, the electrifying Miss Thunderhips competition took centre stage on Friday night featuring LGBTQ+ contestants, who showcased their talents captivating the enthusiastic full-house audience.