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Te Ipukarea Society: School holiday programmes dive deep into ecology
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Over the last week of the school holiday period, Te Ipukarea Society and Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau have combined efforts to run their respective youth programmes Mata Nātura and ‘Ātui’anga Ki Te Tango (AKTT).
Alleged rapist in remand
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man accused of raping minors aged under 14 is remanded in police custody after he was deemed a “risk” to society.
Catholic diocese holds ordination ceremony for new coadjutor bishop
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
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.
Court briefs
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Jharome Leteryll Teoe Crummer Cook has been ordered to pay a fine of $180 after being convicted of excess blood alcohol and careless driving.
Cops-turned-politicians reunite
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
New Zealand’s Speaker of the House of Representatives, Gerry Brownlee, and his delegation to the Pacific visited Rarotonga last week.
Parliament urged to focus on results, not just sitting time
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Parliament
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.
Public’s safety top priority at National Stadium
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The grandstand at Rarotonga’s National Stadium - Ta’ua ‘Emo’anga, has undergone a significant safety makeover.
Do or die for Bears, Sea Eagles
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
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.
Thomas Wynne: Remembering the price of our freedom
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
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.
Cook Islands vaka to set sail for Festpac 2024 in Hawaii
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features, Weekend
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.
Local dancers take centre stage in WiRepa’s show stopping designs
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, Weekend
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.
Virtues in Paradise: Good fights clear the air
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
What is the key to a happy life? As we all know, “happy wife, happy life,” or “If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy”. That being said, the question is what makes for a happy couple? writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Netball comp heats up as R4 promises fierce battles
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The courts are heating up as the much-awaited round four of the Netball Cook Islands Rarotonga Netball Club competition kicks off today at three different locations.
Cook Islands bowlers shine at Auckland Championship
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports
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.
Kiribati MPs vote to remove High Court Judge from office
Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
Kiribati MPs have voted to accept a recommendation from a tribunal that Kiribati High Court judge, David Lambourne be removed.
Pacific Island nations are moving to gain control over their labour drains
Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
For Maurice Masuino, recruiting a new electrician will take an international search.
Surprise second chance for disgraced Fiji MP Radrodro
Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji has been thrown yet another curve ball in the world of politics. Newly elected SODELPA leader, Aseri Radrodro has been reinstated as the Minister for Education just three months after Fiji's leader Sitiveni Rabuka sacked him.
Playoffs set for thrilling battles
Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition enters knockout rounds this weekend as teams battle for a spot in the finals.
Church Talk: The good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep
Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
The imagery of shepherding has become so much part of the Christian mind that it becomes almost invisible, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.
Letter: CISNOC job- Locals deserve a fair shot
Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The notice of eleven applications for the CISNOC (Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee) job seems a lot and very mysterious.
