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Church Talk: Our pursuit of God requires grit

Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

I have learnt over the years that progress is neither swift nor easy and that success requires grit, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Letter: Is UN seat worth the risk?

Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, We like to think that we march to the beat of our own drums when it comes to our lives but do we?

Eight Rarotonga bridges to undergo maintenance: ICI

Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) will be carrying out remedial works on the island’s eight bridges, including culvert structures, in the coming months.

Cook Islands and Bangladesh establish diplomatic relations

Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh formalised diplomatic relations via an Exchange of Note Verbales via respective Ministries of Foreign Affairs.

‘High risk offender’ remanded in custody

Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A young woman was remanded in custody after Probation Services informed the court that she was a high risk offender.

Australia’s Gender Equality Ambassador here to discuss key issues

Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Australia’s Ambassador for Gender Equality, Stephanie Copus Campbell, is visiting the Cook Islands from April 11–15 to discuss issues including the elimination of gender-based violence, economic equality and security, health and political participation.

Rarotonga residents push back on water tariff plan

Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Environment, Local, National

A public meeting about potential water tariffs received mixed reactions, with some attendees concerned about affordability and others in favour of charging businesses.

Kata: Water tariff

Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Social media campaign to unearth players paying dividends for Cooks

Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

From Asia to the Netherlands, the Cook Islands national team is casting its net ever wider in search of players. Craig Stephen reports.

Letter: Don’t touch our New Zealand ties!

Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I write with palpable gloom and deep concern about this subject matter (Referendum needed to decide UN membership, says Elikana, Cook Islands News, April 6). We need to sift through the issues carefully and be able to anticipate the full consequences.

Cook Islands champion women in Pacific fisheries

Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National

Cook Islands is committed to empowering small-scale fish entrepreneurs in the region, particularly women, by removing barriers to market access, says Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown.

Shining a light on the solar system

Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Apii Nikao Marae 4 students have created stunning interactive scientific models to demonstrate their understanding of the solar system.

Cook Islands women find strength and healing at Empowerment Retreat

Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Aotearoa New Zealand’s renowned social media influencer and podcaster Nicola “Nix” Adams has been inspiring empowerment and fulfilment in women on Rarotonga and Aitutaki.

Anuanua Week kicks off with art, pride, and powerful discussions

Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Anuanua Week will officially open tomorrow evening with a brilliant display of Art Installations and Wearable Art Piece competitions, showcased by models on the catwalk and talented designers.

Suspended sentence for deportee

Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

An unemployed man ‘who lives off the land’ has been convicted and given a four-month suspended sentence for dangerous driving and being unlawfully found.

Proposal to regulate turtle tour industry ‘welcomed’

Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National

Government agencies are considering regulating the turtle tour industry through a licensing system to manage it after a public consultation showed support for the idea.

Free cat de-sexing day a meow-vellous success

Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

It was a busy day for Te Are Manu and Paws and Claws Cat Sanctuary volunteers as they continued their mission to provide free de-sexing for cats.

Kata: Water tariff

Wednesday 10 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Mixed Touch gears up for semi-finals

Wednesday 10 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands Touch 2024 Mixed Competition will hold its final round of preliminary games today at the National Stadium in Nikao before heading into the playoffs.

Cook Islands athletes battle through World Cross Country Championship

Wednesday 10 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports

Cook Islands athletes Adrianna Skurosz and Rupeni Mataitoga have completed their course at the World Athletics Cross Country Championship in Belgrade, Serbia.