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Japan hands over $129k multi-purpose classroom to Apii Te Uki Ou

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

The Government of Japan held the official handing-over ceremony for the grant of NZ$128,948 for “The Project for the Construction of Multi-Purpose Classroom of Apii Te Uki Ou Primary School”.

Defects detected in police patrol vessel Te Kukupa II

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, Local, National

Cook Islands Police have confirmed that the Te Kukupa II patrol vessel that the Australian Government gifted to the Cook Islands last year has had defects detected.

High profile trial: Series of emails and meta data analysis presented in Court

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

The high-profile fraud trial involving suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former director of the National Environment Service, Nga Puna and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna, will enter its second week today.

Kata: NZ Economy

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: PERCA

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Possession is key: Nicholas

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands Residents will focus on ball possession in today’s Cook Islands Rugby League Tri Nations Series final match against Tokouso- Samoa/Tonga Residents at Aretere Park in Avatiu.

‘You’ve been worshipping nothing but pieces of wood’

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Church Talk, Features

Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. In this article he talks about how the Gospel arrived at Mitiaro and Mauke.

Avarua CICC holds tivaivai exhibition

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Culture, Features, National

In preparation for the 34th Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) General Assembly next month, the women of the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) showcased their tivaivai designs and products at the Takamoa Theological College Hall on Thursday.

Strengthening ancestral and contemporary links between Cook Islands and Aotearoa

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth, Weekend

Aotearoa New Zealand Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro and husband Dr Richard Davies enjoyed the hospitality of Rarotonga twice before her official state visit to the Cook Islands last week. In an interview with Cook Islands News senior journalist Melina Etches Dame Cindy reflected on the deep cultural connections between the Cook Islands and Aotearoa NZ and the contemporary relationship the two countries share.

Dame Cindy’s visit brings to life commitments made under Waka Hourua Vaka Purua

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Aotearoa New Zealand Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro GNZM QSO visited Rarotonga and Aitutaki on her first official visit to the Cook Islands last week.

Proposed policy to improve and strengthen social welfare services

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Consultations have been held in Rarotonga and Aitutaki to share reviews and have discussions with members of the public on the proposed Cook Islands National Social Assistance Policy.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: We belong to the land

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Our connection to the land is all that keeps us from the ravages of a secular, commodified, and consumerist world beyond the safety of our reefs, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Retailers ‘all but out of rice’, shipment expected next week

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The next shipment of rice should be arriving next week, providing relief to supply-constrained retailers.

Cook Islands stakeholders wary of New Zealand recession

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

There is uncertainty as to how New Zealand’s economic woes could affect the Cook Islands.

Koutu Nui elects new executives, discuss key national issues

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Four new members were sworn in at the Koutu Nui 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday morning at Palmerston House.

High profile trial: Text messages between three accused read out in Court

Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Text messages between suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former director of the National Environment Service, Nga Puna and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna have been read out in Court as details of a Police investigation emerge.

Town ‘hungry for a win’

Friday 16 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

After losing two Conan’s Cup matches to holders Country, Town wants to end the three match women’s rugby league series on a high tomorrow at Aretere Park in Avatiu.

Church Talk: What to do in a messed up world!

Friday 16 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

There is a particular group of men from Israel, who were known as the Sons of Issachar. God had given this group a unique gift. They had the unusual ability to understand the seasons and to know what to do, writes Pastor Paul Kauri of the ArePua Church.

CIGT barge undergoing extensive maintenance

Friday 16 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands

The MV Taunga Nui barge is undergoing a five-year class survey in Whangārei, Aotearoa New Zealand and is scheduled to return to Rarotonga towards the end of this month.

Young Cook Islands Catholics receive ‘Sacrament of Love’

Friday 16 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Catholic candidates across the nation received the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist – the first time when parishioners part take in the eating of consecrated bread and drinking of consecrated wine or Holy Communion – last Sunday.