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Familiar faces seek glory: Locals and international athletes gear up for Rarotonga Triathlon

The field for the 30th Anniversary Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon is at full capacity with over 60 individual entrants who will complete the whole triathlon, and another 45 entering in teams of two or three.

US sanctions Cook Islands-flagged ships aiding Iranian drone shipment to Russia

Three Cook Islands-flagged vessels have been sanctioned by the United States for their involvement in the shipment of Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

National

Out-of-season threats - Met Office warns of continued weather effects

The Met Office is advising public to stay informed about weather forecasts even though the cyclone season is over, as cyclones can still form outside the season and out-of-season weather effects are expected.

Economy

Airline celebrates 30 years of supporting Rarotonga Triathlon

Air New Zealand’s longstanding sponsorship for the Rarotonga International Triathlon “is testament to the airline’s commitment to the tourism industry”.

National

Court

Inmate pleads not guilty to assault at prison

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Health

TMO steps up dengue defence following outbreak in Samoa

Court

Man sentenced to probation for kicking pregnant niece

Church Talk

Historic ordination marks new chapter for Catholic Diocese

Environment

Cook Islands lead call for stronger ocean science at UN Conference

Fiji

Telco company launches money transfer service to Fiji

The launch of Vodafone Cook Islands’ E-Moni transfer service has been welcomed by many who frequently send money to Fiji.

Local

Puaikura Fire Brigade responds to weekend crash with new equipment

Apart from attending to fire calls around the island, the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade attended a crash call over the weekend and is looking forward to improving their response time with the new station.

Sports

Apii Nikao crowned champions at Kau Swimming Competition

Apii Nikao Primary School triumphed at the Cook Islands Aquatics Federation (CIAF) Kau Swimming Competition, taking home the overall trophy.

Rugby league

Unstoppable Panthers in finals

The Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) Rarotonga 13s competition knockout round on Saturday delivered a thrilling display of athleticism, strategy, and sheer determination, with the Tupapa Panthers asserting their dominance in both the men’s and women’s divisions.

Football

Matavera-Ngatangiia Football Club partners with top NZ academy

The Matavera-Ngatangiia Football Club (MNFC) has forged a relationship with one of New Zealand’s top football academy.

Sports

Cook Islands gears up for 30th Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon

Cook Islands Triathlon Association is excited about the forthcoming big week of events which surround the 30th Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon to be held this Saturday, May 4.

Sports

Katoa re-elected Oceania Aquatics VP

Romani Katoa has been re-elected the vice president of the Oceania Aquatics Board of Directors for a new four-year term.

Opinion

Kata

Kata: Trump

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Raising age misses the mark

Dear Editor, Parliament to raise smoking age to 21 so that children as young as six years old won’t be vaping. Raise the age to 99 and it won’t prevent one child from having access to tobacco, one of the deadliest drugs on earth.

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Free water – ‘Hatchet the Act’

Dear Editor, Re ‘Government reneges on free water pledge’.

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Aitutaki water crisis

I am writing to bring urgent attention to the longstanding water crisis that has been plaguing the residents of Aitutaki for over 30 years.

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Concealing the white elephant

Dear Editor, In 2021 the commodification of Rarotonga’s water was made law. At the time, the water infrastructure was the property of the Cook Island Government. To Tatou Vai (TTV) was just the operator.

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Art

Cook Islands vaka to set sail for Festpac 2024 in Hawaii

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.

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Art

Local dancers take centre stage in WiRepa’s show stopping designs

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.

Features

Headstone unveiling completes long journey for WWI soldier

In a moving ceremony, the final chapter of a World War I soldier’s journey was completed as his headstone, which had been uplifted from another location, was finally placed on his grave.

Art

Following in dad’s footsteps: Tamaiti-Phareily ready for Te Mire Ura debut

Captivated by the admiration he draws from his father, seven-year-old Tamaiti-Phareily Samson is participating in Te Mire Ura, Potiki (Junior) section culture competition on Thursday this week.

Features

Veterans reflect on sacrifice and camaraderie at Anzac Dawn Parade

The Anzac Day Dawn Parade, held yesterday morning at the cenotaph by the Ministry of Justice building, drew a large crowd of hundreds including the visiting Vietnam veterans from Aotearoa New Zealand.