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Careless driving and failure to report accused discharged without conviction
Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man charged with careless driving and failing to comply and report an accident has been discharged without conviction in a case where his lawyer said “the defendant should have been the victim”.
Cooks Old Post Office closed down: 50 government staff moved on
Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Structural building integrity and asbestos issues at the Old Post Office have resulted in more than 50 staff members being relocated and the building being closed down.
Two months of professional services expenses come with a $190,000 bill
Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Professional services expenses have cost the Cook Islands government nearly $200,000 in just two months.
Kata: Israel-Hamas war
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: Sydney to Raro
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Domestic cricket battle intensifies
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
The round five for men’s and round four women’s cricket competition will be held today.
11 stonefish poisoning cases so far
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
There have been 11 stonefish poisoning cases reported at the Rarotonga Hospital since January 18 this year. This was confirmed by the outgoing director of hospital health services, Dr Yin Yin May.
MFAI secures seat on NZ flight to bring home remaining residents
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, Travel
The remaining 28 Cook Islands residents in Jerusalem were set to fly out of Tel Aviv early this morning as the Israel-Hamas war enters its eighth day. Rashneel Kumar reports.
Pink Ribbon Day awareness: Early detection is key
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
In a global effort to raise awareness on breast cancer, October has been designated as Pink Month. During this time, there are efforts to educate the public about the disease, including early identification and the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.
High tropical cyclone risk: Cook Islands braces for two to three cyclones this season
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Two to three named cyclones are expected to pass through the Cook Islands this tropical cyclone season.
A second shot at greatness: Netballer Taripo comes out of retirement
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Netball, Pacific Games 2023, Sports, Weekend
Veteran netballer Curly Taripo is all set to make her return to the national side after being named in the Cook Islands team for the Nations Cup and the Pacific Games later in the year.
Tetevano draws on past as he looks to future after stroke
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Zane Tetevano hopes to wind the clock back 14 years by helping Cook Islands to an upset win in his comeback after suffering a stroke earlier this year.
Football fans brace for thrilling Round 10 action in Rarotonga
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Rarotonga football season has reached its 10th round, with the excitement and anticipation in the air as teams take to the field to compete head-to-head at Tupapa Field and Avatiu Field today.
‘Our culture is deeply ingrained within us, and it is our responsibility to hold onto it’
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
One of the biggest and most vibrant Cook Islands cultural festival in the world – Te Maeva Nui ō Aotearoa New Zealand – thundered to a close at the Trust Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, late last month. This year’s biennial event which had over 1500 performers saw some first timers who shared their experience with senior journalist Melina Etches.
Virtues in Paradise: Seeing through a lens of virtues
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
The way we see others has a deep impact on them and also on us., writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
The Scottish kumete from Atiu via Tahiti
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Art, Features, Weekend
Standing in the middle of the Grand Gallery of the Edinburgh Museum is the largest kumete in the world. But how did it get there, asks Rod Dixon.
World Food Day event celebrates Cook Islands produce and culture
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Ministry of Agriculture’s World Food Day event at Terevete Park yesterday drew over 55 stallholders selling a variety of fresh produce, plants, and crafts.
Thomas Wynne: What’s in a vote?
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
By the time this editorial goes to print, we will know the outcome of the New Zealand General Election, and that outcome will have been determined by hundreds, if not thousands of voters, who also live and reside in the Cook Islands and overseas, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Te Ipukarea Society: Securing our future through ongoing environmental education of our youth
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
It has been a busy school holiday period working alongside the Cook Islands Voyaging Society, Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau and 40 plus senior ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango and Mata Nātura students from Aitutaki, Mitiaro, Atiu, Mauke, Mangaia and Rarotonga.
Ministry of Justice building lift and remedial works nearing completion
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, National
Following a number of unexpected delays, the lift project at the Ministry of Justice building is set to be completed by the end of this month, Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) said in a statement.
