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Cook Islands Christian Church General Assembly opens

Monday 10 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features

The Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) is the first and oldest church in the nation and this year the church is hosting its 34th General Assembly.

Brown confirms International Atomic Energy Agency mission to Rarotonga

Monday 10 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Pacific Islands Forum Chair, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will receive a high-level mission from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) led by Director-General Rafael Grossi in Rarotonga today.

Avatiu Nikao defends 15's trophy

Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Arorangi Bears rugby team will put on an exciting rugby match against the host side and defending champions of the Rarotonga Club 15s Competition Avatiu Nikao Eels today, while Lady Panthers takes on TKV Reds in the Women’s 10s Competition.

Aitutaki Liftoff promises international standards

Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Aitutaki Liftoff, a functional fitness festival promises to be an event of international standards this year.

Thomas Wynne: Meitaki ranuinui e kia manuia

Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

“Just as the sea is an open and ever flowing reality, so should our oceanic identity transcend all forms of insularity, to become one that is openly searching, inventive, and welcoming.”

Love the Ocean: Teens hear the call of the Arctic

Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend

The Kōrero o te 'Ōrau's 'Ātui'anga ki te Tango students Siana Whatarau and Winton Herman held the Cook Islands flag high during their recent journey to the Arctic.

Te Ipukarea Society : Innovative fundraising opportunity for your group

Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Te Ipukarea Society has been trialing the rent a plate portable dishwashing trailer at the Muri Night Market for several nights over the past two months. The more nights the rent-a-plate is operating, the less rubbish from disposeable plates and cutlery ends up in our landfill.

Letters: ‘Certainly more than adequate for any public servant’

Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana Editor, Reading the article in Cook Islands News, July 5, 2023, regarding Nga Puna’s salary and bonus payments makes scary reading.

Smaller papers explained

Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Editorials, National, Opinion

Readers have been asking why Cook Islands News has reduced the number of pages in mid-week editions in recent weeks.

More cruise ships expected in Raro as visitor numbers swell

Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Thirteen more cruise ship visits are expected between now and the end of the year, says Cruise Cook Islands Stuart Henry.

Free flicks on offer for film buffs

Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Entertainment, Features

A Cook Islander’s documentary about Rarotonga’s mountains will get screen time today while Aotearoa-grown films will be making their Cook Islands debut when a film festival celebrating Matariki hits the cinema next week.

Glorious Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church reopens

Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features

Faith and community celebrated the restoration and rebirth of the glorious Avarua CICC Ziona Tapu church after a year of extensive renovations, which culminated in a joyous reopening yesterday morning.

‘There really is no accounting for stupidly’ Warning signs are still being ignored

Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Another rescue at the Avaavaroa Passage has come as a swift reminder that people are ignoring the warning signs.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: Daily Newspaper For Sale

Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The owners of Cook Islands News are seeking expressions of interest from parties interested in acquiring the publishing and printing business.

Kata: Performance bonus

Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Titikaveka, Tupapa in 15s Kick-off today

Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Titikaveka will face Tupapa in the kick-off of the Rarotonga Club 15s Competition today.

BSP 100K cycle challenge tomorrow

Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The Cook Islands Triathlon Association will have their annual BSP 100K cycle challenge tomorrow.

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.