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Teens remanded in custody on multiple burglary charges

Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Three teenagers facing multiple burglary charges have been remanded in custody following a court appearance in Rarotonga on Friday morning.

Fishing vessel rescued following engine failure

Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Dozens of Police and Cook Islands Ports Authority staff have been involved in the rescue of fishing vessel Zambucca.

Kata: Media

Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Lady Eels and Panthers vying to reach finale

Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports

Lady Panthers will take on Lady Eels today in a do or die semi-final round with both vying for a spot in the grand finale.

Pacific leaders head to London for coronation

Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Many Pacific leaders or their representatives will be attending the coronation of King Charles III in London this weekend.

The Lord gave us the great three

Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

THE GREAT COMMANDMENT Jesus was once asked a genuine question from a sincere person, let’s read the account from Mark’s Gospel; One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one, Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.” By Pastor Paul Kauri.

Titikaveka’s Betela Church on track

Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The new ceiling of the Titikaveka CICC church has been completed which will provide more comfort to its parishioners when its $250,000 renovation project is completed.

Letters: Road works

Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Editor, I note in your paper yesterday, the farmers of Titikaveka are not happy with the road works going on in their area for the reasons they give.

Letters: Old makes way for new

Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Your story of old makes way for new, and the planned closed to $1 million on a 360 square metre site on the main road is somewhat perplexing.

Letters: The role of free media . . .

Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Editor, What a load of hogwash and hypocrisy coming out of Henry Puna’s mouth.

Rarotonga cat charity receives donation from NZ High Commission

Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National

The New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands dropped off a box of pet food to Rarotonga’s cat charity as it hosted a free desexing day, aimed a curbing the number of unwanted kittens born on Rarotonga.

Jetstar flight arrives in Raro short of passenger luggage

Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Jetstar passengers to Rarotonga have been left in the lurch after their luggage did not arrive with them.

Cook Islands PM makes case for country’s economy at ADB meeting

Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is calling on the Asian Development Bank to make it easier to access funding for climate resilience, and be lenient in debt servicing.

Cops to change the rules for WOFs

Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Police are changing the rules for those who issue a warrant of fitness in a “streamlining move for efficiency”.

BMX dream draws nearer

Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Grand plans are turning into reality for BMX in the Cook Islands as there is heavyweight support behind a track.

Three teens in custody following high-profile burglaries

Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

Three teenagers who are alleged to have been involved in two high-profile burglaries in town have been arrested.

Call for stronger approach to labour laws

Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce is calling on the government to strengthen its labour laws amid concerns about the potential for worker and employer exploitation.

Bowls selectors ‘keep the faith’

Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Boxing, Sports

‘Don’t change a winning team,’ is a cry often heard in the sporting world, and the Cook Islands Bowls selectors are living up those words after retaining the team that enjoyed significant success in the recent Oceania Challenge tournament, for the upcoming World Bowls Championships.

Spreading the Gospel of history

Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

Historian Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. He talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about his upcoming series of articles in this newspaper, and his love of the research process.

Titikaveka MP uses Constituency Fund to buy roasters for his village

Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

The four tapere (sub-district) of Titikaveka – Tikioki, Akapuao, Turoa and Vaimaanga – have received roasters which will help lighten their cooking duties in upcoming community events.