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Booster dose Pfizer vaccine available
Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health is advising the public that the booster dose of Pfizer is now available for the Rarotonga and Aitutaki community.
An exemplary and prolific writer, author and educator
Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Fiji, National, Regional
Tributes flowed at a special celebration, a “Festschrift” (volume of tributes) for the late Dr Marjorie Tuainekore Crocombe (née Hosking) OBE (19 June 1930 – 21 July 2022), who was an exemplary author and academic of the nation.
Students design turtle shell replicas for fundraising effort
Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National
Titikaveka Students are channelling creativity in their art classes having crafted replica turtle carapace (shell) designs which are now on display.
High profile trial wraps up as Nga Puna faces his third day of questioning
Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
The trial of former National Environment Service director Nga Puna, his wife and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands, Diane Charlie-Puna, along with suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau has wrapped up after close to four weeks.
U19 Cook Islands women’s incredible run
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands U19 Women will now face Samoa in a battle for third place at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship.
Health and Beauty: Indulge and Relax at Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Go Local
Indulge, relax and revitalise your body and inner being at the secluded Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa, nestled on the sandy shores of stunning Muri Lagoon.
Church Talk: Father, may they be in us
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Bishop Paul Donoghue writes: "Last Friday I was privileged to attend the rededication of the Cook Islands Christian Church in Titikaveka known by the name of “Betela”.
Cook Islands wins Kid’s Athletics Day Challenge
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands has been confirmed winners of the Kids’ Athletics Day Member Federation Challenge following their eight-day programme of activities throughout May.
New PNG police powers
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
Papua New Guinea’s amended Criminal Code Act will give police the power to deal with what they are calling ‘domestic terrorists’, RNZ reports. The impetus for the new legislation has been the rash of kidnappings carried out in a remote part of the Southern Highlands. In Bosavi, gangs of youths have captured at least three groups, held […]
Kata: Kings Rep residence
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Cooks darts team named as competition heats up
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Twenty-six Niue dart players will be flying in to compete in a dart competition in Rarotonga.
Pet Talk: Tethering, tying or torturing?
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
There were several complaints. People were very distressed to see the degree of damage. And she couldn’t walk writes Dr Michael Baer.
Politics, a chapter ‘well and truly closed’: Puna
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands, Politics, Regional
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna says he has no plans to return to local politics.
Cook Islands backdrop of 'historical' climate change awareness project
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, National
The Cook Islands will serve as the backdrop of an international video encouraging "urgent action" to combat climate change in the Pacific.
Intensive water safety course underway
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
An intensive safety training course geared at Cook Islands marine tourism is underway.
Nga Puna defends bonus payment
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Former National Environment Service director Nga Puna faced his third day on the stand in Court where he was grilled by the Crown.
Plans to rebuild Head of State’s official residence
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament
There are plans to rebuild an official residence for the Head of State more than 10 years after the existing building was deemed not fit for purpose.
Hundreds of Pacific academics gather on Rarotonga to connect and share research
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Education, National
Hundreds of delegates from across the blue Pacific have gathered on Rarotonga for the Pacific Island Universities Research Network (PIURN) conference.
Kata: MFEM
Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Willison was in Broncos line-up
Tuesday 4 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League has proven that Cook Islanders can compete at the elite level by qualifying at the last Rugby League World Cup, says League president Charles Carlson.
