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Raro players dominate national netball squad

Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

Six debutantes will feature for the Cook Islands team in the upcoming Netball World Cup qualifier to be held in Suva, Fiji.

Avatiu hot on the heels of Titikaveka

Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

Avatiu premiers are hot on the heels of Titikaveka in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition following a big win over the weekend.

OPINION: Time to work together for the betterment of our nation

Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

It has been a very busy time since my last column, with a lot going on, so for this week I thought I would try and fill you in on some of the highlights, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

LETTERS: Te Maeva Nui ‘scaled down’

Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, bit sad to read, but understandable that once again there will be a smaller, scaled down version of the annual Constitution celebrations – Te Maeva Nui (Te Maeva Nui ‘scaled down’ due to budget cuts, Cook Islands News, June 10).

Kata: Amen

Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Unbelief – biggest downfall and delay

Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, four hundred and thirty (430) years Israel lived in a land of bondage, slavery and captivity under the vice of King Pharaoh of Egypt until God sent a mighty deliverer by the name of Moses.

Rise in motor vehicle crashes

Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Increasingly busier road and an ingrained driving culture of casual or careless attitudes are the key factors leading to an increase in motor vehicle crashes in Rarotonga.

Te Kukupa II set to arrive in Rarotonga in July

Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The new police patrol boat Te Kukupa II will depart Australia for Rarotonga via the north Coast of Australia next month and plans to arrive here on July 20.

Kata: Trees

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Collaboration for sustainable tourism in the Pa Enua

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

In a bid to strengthen a valuable partnership with the Pa Enua, Cook Islands Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Atiu Island Government this week.

2022 Pacific Mini Games Athlete Profiles - Golf

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Golf, Sports

Cook Islands News profiles another athlete who will be representing the country in golf for the Pacific Mini Games, which will get underway on June 17.

OPINION: The political scorecard

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

With billboards being erected in preparation for the 2022 General Election, Cook Islands News columnist Petero Okotai, the country’s foremost policy expert, discusses what might transpire on the polling day.

Brider’s passion for natural heritage and conservation

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

It was an immense loss for the country that Joseph Brider was taken when he was just three years into his life’s work.

The legend of Raemaru

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

On the western side of Rarotonga stood a very proud mountain – her name was Maru and she was higher than any of the other mountains.

Kata: Insomnia

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

2022 Pacific Mini Games Athlete Profiles - Tennis

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands News profiles two more athletes who will be representing the country in tennis for the Pacific Mini Games, which will get underway on June 17.

National athletics team bags bronze

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

Team Cook Islands bagged their first medal at the Oceania Area Championships held in Mackay, Australia.

LETTERS: Paying workers ‘peanuts’

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, resorts and associated activities charge a premium, whether it be tourists or locals, yet pay the workers peanuts.

PM attends handover ceremony for Te Kukupa II

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Prime Minister and Minister for Police and Foreign Affairs and Immigration Mark Brown is in Perth, Australia, to attend the Handover Ceremony of the Guardian Class Patrol Boat – the Cook Islands Police Patrol Boat (CIPPB) Te Kukupa II.

PM explores improved airlink

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

Cook Islands and Fiji leaders have committed to bolster economic co-operation by working to improve transport links, streamlining labour mobility processes and supporting trade and investment growth during a meeting this week.