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LETTER: TAU’s solar bid ‘designed to fail’

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has announced it seeks private sector investment in solar arrays for 4 MW of solar energy. This would require millions of dollars of investment, probably $7 million to $8m in total.

Letters to the Editor


Parliament prepares for first sitting

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

The initial 90-day period for the first sitting of Parliament following a general election will lapse in less than a week.

National


Woman discharged without conviction after pleading guilty to assaulting ‘cyberbully’

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime

A woman who punched someone who had allegedly been cyberbullying her has been discharged without conviction.

Court


Regional police meet to discuss organised crime

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local

Organised crime in the Pacific is targeted as a growing concern, particularly over drug trafficking and money laundering, with senior Cook Islands Police meeting to discuss the matter this week in Samoa.

Crime


Using technology to assist fisheries work, weather forecasting

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Technology

The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and the Cook Islands Meteorological Service are working together to employ state-of-the art technology to further their understanding of fisheries and assist with forecasting the weather.

Environment


Bangladesh triumph, rain frustrates South Africa

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Rain affected both games played in Hobart on Monday. Bangladesh managed to keep the Netherlands at bay whereas South Africa were unlucky to share the points with Zimbabwe. Analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action from Australia.

Cricket


Tourist raises litter concerns following Rarotonga visit

Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, Local

A tourist who has been coming to Rarotonga since 2000 says she doesn’t want the island to have a reputation of being dirty after her latest trip.

Environment


High school student combines art and business to help cover household bills

Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Local

A Tereora College student has combined her artistic and entrepreneurial skills to tap into the tourist market while helping with household costs.

Art


Kukis prepare for PNG clash

Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands rugby league coach Tony Iro is hoping to have a fitter squad available for tomorrow’s Papua New Guinea match after a bad run of cold flu affected some players in lead up to Wales win.

Rugby league


Nikao Sokattak beat Tupapa to lead premier men’s division

Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Nikao Sokattak have taken the lead in the Tower Insurance premier men’s division after a commanding 2-0 win over archrivals Tupapa Maraerenga FC in an intense clash on Saturday.

Football


Rain brings little relief to Raro’s drying intakes

Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Weather

Over the weekend the heavens opened and down came the rain, filling the catchment intakes, increasing water pressure in households and bringing much needed relief to the dire water shortage the island has been experiencing. But more rain is needed to replenish the drying intakes.

Environment


King Kohli gives India a diwali gift

Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

The marquee contest of the T20 world cup lived up to all the hype and arch rivals India and Pakistan produced a blockbuster contest on Sunday that will be remembered by the ages. Sri Lanka on the other hand played a near perfect game against Ireland to start their campaign in style. Analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action live from Australia.

Cricket


Man who breached probation conditions warned of jail time

Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime

A man who breached his probation orders has been warned by a Justice of the Peace that he was a “step away” from prison.

Court


RUTA MAVE: Homogenisation of culture

Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

The homogenisation of cultures across the globe has created a melting pot where communication, cooperation and calm cohesion have created thriving and bustling communities, writes Ruta Mave.

Opinion


Promoting Cook Islands to the world

Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local

An American who has played a key role in bringing Cook Islands to the world is on Rarotonga for the next month to continue assisting his business partner in connecting the nation to dozens of countries.

Local


Defending champions humbled by clinical Kiwis

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

The opening night of the T20 World Cup Super 12 stage saw hosts and defending champions Australia being hammered by their trans tasman rivals New Zealand in Sydney whereas England made heavy work of Afghanistan's challenge in Perth. Rahul Patil analyses all the action from Sydney.

Cricket


Safety concerns raised over high speed police pursuits

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local

About a decade ago, a Rarotonga teenager lost his life in nearly two-hour police pursuit. Questions surrounding high speed police pursuits have again come to light after a senior government official – who was subsequently tested twice over the legal blood alcohol limit – was caught in a middle of a chase that resulted in damages to government vehicles.

Local


Diving out of their comfort zone for deep sea capacity building

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion

A marine research and training programme called Denticles and Tentacles offered a unique opportunity to train students between the ages of 16-24 years old in ocean exploration, engineering, and research techniques.

Opinion


Remembering Cyclone Martin: ‘It still makes me cry today’

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Memory Lane

Cyclone Martin was one of the most devastating events in the Cook Islands history, but nearly 25 years on, Niki Rattle remembers the resilience of the Manihiki community. The former secretary of the Cook Islands Red Cross and current Cook Islands Ombudsman talks to Matthew Littlewood about the event.

Features


A life on the water: Setting sail on Serenity

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend

Kiwi skipper Scott Farrand has lost count of the countries he’s visited, although it’s his first time in the Cook Islands. He is aboard one of several leisure yachts docked at the port in Avarua.

Features


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