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Economy

MFAI head role advertised

The role of the head of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) is being advertised as the ministry plans ‘festivities’ to mark its 40 years of service in the Cook Islands.

New Zealand family devastated by teenager’s sudden death

A teenager from New Zealand tragically died in his sleep during a family vacation in Rarotonga, leaving his family heartbroken and seeking support for repatriation costs.

Crime

Motorist ordered to pay $9k for crashing into Tupapa store

A motorist who crashed into the TEM Store in Tupapa in January this year has been ordered to pay around $9,000 in reparations for damages to the store and its goods.

Netball

Battle for supremacy: Netball knockout round starts tonight

Local netball fans can expect an evening filled with exciting netball action as the Netball Cook Islands Competition presents a series of knockout matches in both the Open 1 and Open 2 grades.

National

Court

Young man gets probation for assaulting international league player, another man

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Economy

Proposed law on tainted cryptocurrency ‘terrible’ for human rights, says expert

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Crime

‘Shocked and scared’: Family feels violated after motorbike stolen from garage

Business

Shoppers delight in CITC Supermarket’s new ‘Igloo’

CITC Supermarket proudly opened its new, spacious chilled and frozen department, aptly named “Igloo” or “Pia Anuanu”, delighting shoppers who streamed through yesterday morning.

Health

Nui programme celebrates a year of success, next free course starts tomorrow

Nui programme celebrates a year of success, next free course starts tomorrow.

Sports

Netball

Battle for supremacy: Netball knockout round starts tonight

Local netball fans can expect an evening filled with exciting netball action as the Netball Cook Islands Competition presents a series of knockout matches in both the Open 1 and Open 2 grades.

Fishing

Fishermen reel in giant catches

Rarotonga and Aitutaki fishermen are celebrating a bonanza of giant catches, including two 70-kilogram yellowfin tuna by young anglers and a massive 354.5kg blue marlin by a seasoned fisherman.

Rugby league

Eels and Lady Bears march on

Avatiu Nikao Eels and Lady Bears are through to the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition finals after hard fought wins in the semifinals on Saturday.

Sports

Dallimore and Ritchie claim Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon title

The conditions on Saturday morning could not have been more perfect for the 30th anniversary Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon which was held with grateful thanks to the Raina family from the Tri site behind Enua Manea Hall in Titikaveka.

Opinion

Pet Talk: Arthritis in dogs

Arthritis, a common ailment among aging humans, also plagues our beloved canine companions, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Kata

Kata: Trump

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Raising age misses the mark

Dear Editor, Parliament to raise smoking age to 21 so that children as young as six years old won’t be vaping. Raise the age to 99 and it won’t prevent one child from having access to tobacco, one of the deadliest drugs on earth.

Editorials

Ruta Mave: Sugar – the real threat to Cook Islands children’s health

Behind every cloud is a silver lining but in the Cook Islands it will soon be known that behind every cloud is a million dollars fine if you import and sell vapes in the Cook Islands, writes Ruta Mave.

Editorials

Thomas Wynne: Tradition versus equality

The issue of whether women should remain silent in church, or in traditional settings regarding leading Pe’e, and the Bible’s stance on slavery are contentious topics that have sparked debates for centuries including our own community this week, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

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Art

Family passion fuels Mateariki

Te Mire Ura Dancer of the Year competition continue this week with the senior division competitors, aged 17 and over, hitting the dance floor on Thursday, May 9, at Te Are Karioi (National Auditorium), from 6pm.

Features

Super mum: Young mum shares her journey of motherhood

Young mothers face challenges every day, and local rugby league player Sunielia Tom’s message is to live in the moment, avoid stressing yourself out, be patient with your child, and find strength in prayer.

Art

Film Raro2 returns to empower storytellers

Rarotonga is set to host a digital capacity-building and filmmaking project called Film Raro2.

Art

Young dancers steal the show at Te Mire Ura Dancer of the Year comp

A group of exceptionally talented Potiki kids took centre stage at Te Are Karioi National Auditorium on Thursday night, charming the delighted audience with their awe-inspiring performances.

Features

Setting sail for the future

Vaka Marumaru Atua voyage to the Festival of Pacific Arts in Hawaii aims to revive traditional navigation techniques and celebrate cultural heritage, with a young crew mentored by experienced navigators.