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Church talk: The age of the spirit

Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Our world needs witnesses to the love Jesus preached and exhibited from the cross. We are a Spirit-filled church and must transcend all barriers of race, gender, economic class, languages and cultures, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Church Talk


Avarua CICC collects $520k

Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Donations from CICC Ekalesia members, Cook Islanders and families in Australia and New Zealand have raised $520,900 towards the re-build of the Avarua CICC Ziona Tapu which is on track for its opening on July 7.

Local


Letter: Where’re the checks and balances?

Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, This is not favourable treatment, it’s more like criminal hijacking at the highest level? (Favourable treatment: PERC report on Penrhyn cyclone shelters project, Tuesday 23 May 2023)

Letters to the Editor


Air NZ forced to do U-turn

Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Economy, National

An inbound international flight from Auckland to Rarotonga was forced to turn around on Thursday due to technical difficulties.

BREAKING NEWS


Development partners provide NZ$112m over past four years

Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has paid tribute to the countries which gave significant funding towards the recent Budgets.

Economy


Super disappointed: CINSF member loses $10k in negative return

Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Editor's Pick, National

Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) has been exposed to ‘multiple shocks’ in the market, but a member has expressed his disbelief at the size of the losses.

Economy


Quilting group sew bonds of friendship

Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

The women in the Vaimaanga Vainetini sewing group meet each week to chat, share a meal and sew together.

Art


Flying through busy schedule for the love of rugby league

Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, League, Sports, Weekend

Working full time as a pilot for Air Rarotonga has never hindered Stephen Willis from committing to his beloved Arorangi Bears team.

Features


Air New Zealand Akld-Raro flight forced to turn around due to ‘air conditioning issue’

Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National

An inbound international flight from Auckland to Rarotonga has been forced to turn around due to technical difficulties.

BREAKING NEWS


15 badminton youngsters prepare for AIMS Games

Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

Fifteen youngsters from the ages of 11 to 13 will be representing the Cook Islands in badminton at the Zespri AIMS Games in New Zealand this September.

Badminton


Cruise ship passengers lap up Rarotonga’s attractions

Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Around 240 passengers on board the cruise ship Paul Gauguin made their way to downtown Avarua, Rarotonga yesterday making the most of their short visit.

Economy


Cook Islands chefs prepare for global challenge

Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Food

Cook Islands chefs will feature in the Global Chefs Challenge Pacific Rim Semi Final event at the Arena in Auckland, New Zealand during the Fine Foods Festival next month from Sunday, June 25 to Tuesday, June 27.

Art


Letter: Supermarket closure

Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

CITC’s announcement that, in the process of upgrading power for the Supermarket, that we will see changes in the fresh and dry foods departments can only be good news.

Letters to the Editor


Letter: Medicinal cannabis debate

Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, An anonymous letter writer, in this paper, the Cook Islands News, made statements about myself and medicinal cannabis that are false.

Letters to the Editor


‘Your EBA is quite possibly the highest I have ever seen’: JP

Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A motorist who blew a record 1730 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath – nearly seven times the legal limit – has been disqualified from driving for 18 months and fined $1050.

Court


Burglary matter adjourned for defence to prepare submissions

Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man charged with burglary sits on a “razor’s edge” of supervision or prison.

Court


Stakeholders welcome $9 minimum wage rate

Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The minimum wage has been raised to $9 per hour – effective from July 1, 2023 – as part of the latest Budget.

Economy


Health ministry urges Cook Islands parents to get their babies vaccinated against measles

Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health says approximately 150 babies are due for their 12- and 15-months vaccine against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR).

Health


Facebook page using Cook Islands govt emblem active since 2012: Hilyard

Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Entertainment, Local, National

A Facebook page called “Cook Islands Government” that uses the government’s emblem as profile picture was created over a decade ago.

Economy


Focus on the vulnerable

Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

An increase to the minimum wage and more money for caregivers and destitute beneficiaries are some of the key initiatives in the Cook Islands 2023/24 Budget.

Economy


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