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Pet Talk: ‘Big shoes to fill … but those shoes aren’t mine’

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Mark Twain had the dubious pleasure of seeing his own obituary printed in the paper and over the last week I have had a similar feeling. While far from being an obituary, a Facebook post about me leaving has attracted heaps of comments, writes Dr Michael Baer, the outgoing Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.

Dedicated to their faith: Rasmussen and Jessie ordained as CICC Reverends

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features

Driven by their unwavering faith and a calling from God, Saungaki Rasmussen and James Jessie were ordained as Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Reverends (Orometuas) earlier this month.

Cook Islands League Nines teams scramble for alternative travel arrangements after cancelled flight

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports

The Cook Islands rugby league Nines teams were left stranded in Auckland yesterday after their scheduled flight to Nadi, Fiji, was cancelled due to Tropical Cyclone Mal.

Police make eighth arrest in nightclub brawl case

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, National

Police have made another arrest in connection with last week’s brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub, as an online petition questioning the bail conditions of co-accused continues to gain traction.

Climate change a major threat to children’s rights in Pacific region: UNCRC

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) are returning to the Pacific Island Countries to take stock of their efforts to advance children’s rights.

Suwarrow guardians return to Rarotonga after six-month mission

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

After six months away to carry out necessary monitoring of sailing vessels to the Cook Islands Suwarrow National Park, veteran park ranger Harry Papa’i and assistant park ranger Maarateina Vakapora have safely returned home to Rarotonga on MV Lady Moana.

Kata: Pac Games

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Football results show determination as Round 14 comes to an end

Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

As the excitement of Round 14 of the local football league came to an end, fans witnessed some amazing matches across all age categories.

Wet weather doesn’t dampen BMX spirits

Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Cycling, Sports

Rain didn’t deter dozens of burgeoning BMX enthusiasts who converged on The Rock Bike Park in Ngatangiia for the inaugural Cook Islands Pump Track Nationals.

Rabuka humbled by support from Fijian diaspora in Cook Islands

Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Regional

Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka was humbled by the support he received from Fijians residing and working in Rarotonga and Aitutaki during his weeklong visit for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting last week.

Letter:Israel-Hamas war

Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

We condemn what the Hamas did to the Israeli civilians on the 7th of last month.

Letters: Original EIA for Vaimaanga road diversion outdated and irrelevant

Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in

Dear Editor, Mr. Tim Arnold’s response to concerns around the redirection of the road around the so-called Sheraton site in Wednesday’s paper (Lawyer warns against interference, Sheraton road relocation approval stands: Arnold, Cook Islands News, November 8) comes across as heavy handed. From what I’ve read and heard, the facts of the matter would appear to be:

Vaka Paikea takes a dry dock vacation in preparation for cyclone season

Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

In preparation for the upcoming cyclone season, which runs from November to April, Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation’s Vaka Paikea was lifted out of Avatiu Port and onto dry dock at the Punanga Nui Market seaside grounds yesterday.

Commissioner Keenan highlights Cook Islands’ role in Pacific maritime security

Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Regional maritime cooperation and capacity strengthening were a key part of Cook Islands’ interests at this year’s Indo-Pacific Sea Power Conference in Sydney, recently.

‘No room for complacency’

Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

A large crowd gathered at the National Auditorium on Sunday for the annual Cyclone Season Prayer Service, as two to three named cyclones are expected to pass through the Cook Islands this tropical cyclone season.

Trained to tame : Corrections staff sharpen skills as security concerns rise

Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Recent arrests have come as a stark reminder to Corrective Services staff in stepping up to prepare for emergency situations within prison walls.

Kata: Handling alcohol

Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Club brawl

Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tupapa wins Tower Insurance Premiership

Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

In an intense game that took place over the weekend, Tupapa FC faced off against Avatiu FC's Premier Men's team in the deciding match for the prestigious Tower Insurance Premiership title.

Opinion: PIF leaders fail to get meaningful action on nukes

Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Over the past week at the 52nd Pacific Island Leaders Forum Meeting, many issues concerning the region’s historical struggle for a Nuclear Free Pacific were discussed, writes Talei Luscia Mangioni.