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Lewis takes helm at CISNOC

The daughter of the outgoing secretary general has been named the new head of Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) following a ‘comprehensive selection process’.

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.

Health

Tobacco Bill requires permits, new age limit and bans promotion

The proposed Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill 2024 would require businesses currently importing and selling tobacco to reapply for a permit.

Crime

Known juvenile suspected in recent motorbike theft

A juvenile known to police is suspected of stealing a motorbike from Club Raro last week.

National

Economy

Cook Islands and Vietnam discuss future co-operation

Features

Stuck in the doldrums? Vaka Marumaru Atua crew waits for fair winds

Business

Shoppers delight in CITC Supermarket’s new ‘Igloo’

Art

Sew good! Vaimaanga women keep tradition alive while making a living

BREAKING NEWS

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.

Health

Community support key to fulfilling Red Cross mandate

Upholding humanity in the face of adversity is one of the key messages of World Red Cross Red Crescent Day which was observed yesterday, as they confront a world inundated by conflict, disasters, and unprecedented challenges.

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 Union

Keeping the flame alive

The biennial Cook Islands Golden Oldies Rugby Mini Festival kicks off this Saturday at 1pm at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.

Sports

Healey wins blistering Tour de Raro cycle race

The Ride Rarotonga Tour de Raro is always a highlight of the Cook Islands Triathlon week of events, and the blisteringly fast cycle sprint around the island is a perfect way to close out the events.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Victims of vaccine injury?

Dear Editor, Heartbreaking to hear of the sudden unexpected death of 15-year-old Drazei holidaying with his family in Raro. Absolutely heartbreaking to hear, especially as a mother, my heart goes out to the family.

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

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.

Features

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.

Entertainment

Breaking barriers in filmmaking: Award winning director creates first Pacific film in sign language

In an important milestone for the Pacific film industry, local filmmaker Glenda Tuaine has been awarded a prestigious fellowship funding from the Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC) to create her latest short film, ‘Deaf Girl Dancing’. Melina Etches reports.

Art

Film Raro2 returns to empower storytellers

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

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.