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A tribute to Papa John Tansley – A 57-year Rarotonga resident

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features

John Tansley passed away a week ago at his home by the lagoon in Avana. He always told us he wouldn’t leave Raro, and true to his word, he never will. By Craig Tansley (and brothers, Rod, Dale and Paul).

Features


RUTA MAVE: Challenging the legality of Queen’s Memorial ‘day off’

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

Government is the largest employer in the Cook Islands so are they paying everyone to have the day off? Are they paying double time for all those employees who worked on September 30 for the opening of the Cook Island Games? Ruta Mave writes.

Opinion


LETTER: Queen’s Memorial ‘public holiday’

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, There is nothing like a good old debate regarding what constitutes a public holiday and what does not, not just in a legal sense but in a social sense. There is much confusion around this and unfortunately this has to rest with those who are charged with ensuring clarity around what is or is not recognised (by law) as a public holiday.

Letters to the Editor


Visiting students from New Zealand ‘see how the culture relates to their own’

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National

A group of New Zealand high school students are getting a taste of Cook Islands culture during a ten- day visit to Rarotonga.

Education


Petition hearing dates confirmed

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

Hearings on whether the Cook Islands Party’s tax-free policy for the Pa Enua is tantamount to bribery will take place this week.

Court


Cook Islands can now deal directly with United States, says PM Brown

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands recognised as a sovereign nation by the United States means direct engagement with the world’s biggest superpower, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

National


‘Future leaders’ visiting Rarotonga for weeklong course

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National

Some of the top youth leaders from New Zealand, Australia and the Cook Islands are part of a week-long leadership course in Rarotonga.

Education


Team Atiu wins Emo’anga Peu Tupuna Traditional Games

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports

Atiu/Enuamanu has done it again, winning the overall Traditional Games title by just two points. Atiu amassed 36 points to pip Mitiaro who trailed closely behind with 34 points.

Sports


Titikaveka seat recount returns same result

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

A recount of the hotly-contested Titikaveka seat has returned an identical result to the final count of the 2022 general election.

National


‘Approved’ medicinal cannabis products yet to be imported: Williams

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Although Te Marae Ora health ministry can import approved medicinal cannabis product from New Zealand, there has been no one medically diagnosed in the Cook Islands to use it.

Health


‘Act in good faith’: Employers not obligated to pay holiday rates

Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National

Queen’s Memorial holiday observed yesterday is not prescribed under the Public Holidays Act with Government ‘hoping that employers will act in good faith’.

Business


Team Aitutaki ready to shine

Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports

Cook Islands athletes from overseas have started arriving to participate in the 2022 Cook Islands Games which started yesterday with the official ceremony.

Sports


Nukuroa youngsters eyeing gold

Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports

Team Nukuroa/Mitiaro selected Tereapii Akavi and Darius Allsworth, both aged 15, to carry the island’s flag at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Cook Islands Games last night at the National Stadium in Nikao.

Sports


Four stitches, three wins and two trophies

Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

The Cook Islands national men’s cricket team recently toured New Zealand and Vanuatu to participate in the East Asia Pacific Sub-regional qualifier in an attempt to qualify for the 2024 T20 World Cup to be played in the West Indies and USA. Team manager Rahul Patil gives us a first-hand report of all that happened on this historic tour.

Cricket


Cook Islands chef heads to culinary celebration

Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Food

Cook Islands chef Rangi Mitaera-Johnson will mix it with the best in the region for what looks to be celebration of food and community to help strengthen relationships between the Pacific and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Features


Chantal’s drive: ‘It’s a matter of determination’

Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features

A Cook Islands podcaster has branched out in an effort to connect the nation to dozens of countries.

Features


Traditional canoes taking shape

Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

In a bid to revive the art of traditional canoe building, Te Mana O te Vaka boat building and sailing project – a collaboration between the Cook Islands Voyaging Society (CIVS) and the Gallery Tavioni and Vananga – started last week.

Art


‘Happy vibes’ at Apii Te Uki Ou gala day

Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National

Apii Te Uki Ou gala was held on Thursday wrapping up the school’s enterprise curriculum.

Education


CHURCH TALK: Life is too precious

Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

I have attended so many funerals and saw grieving families and friends over their loved ones. It still raises the question: ‘What if there is no resurrection?’ Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua writes.

Church Talk


It’s time to clean up our act

Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion

International Coastal Cleanup Day is dedicated to raising awareness about the growing pollution on our beaches and in our environment. This year, Te Ipukarea Society ran a coastal cleanup which took place at the Social Centre, with over 300 Apii Nikao students and 20 students from Gisborne Girls’ High School, visiting from New Zealand.

Opinion


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