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Local residents lose over $70k in ‘Samsung Lottery’ scam

Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and the Cook Islands Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is calling on the public not to engage with any fake lottery scammers.

Kata: Don't worry

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

Visiting rugby players share stories of resilience and passion to keep chasing their dreams

Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

A special meet and greet dinner for visiting rugby players Saphire Abraham and Barbra Auva’a on Monday was hailed a success.

Lady Eels after big wins

Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Lady Eels are gunning for big wins in round two of the Cook Islands women’s rugby league 13s competition after going down to the top two teams – Lady Panthers and Lady Bears – in round one.

Hope and forgiveness

Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The gospel is a message of hope. The word “gospel” is derived from old English to literally mean “good news”. This good news is centred around the life, ministry, teachings, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

‘Atiu on the move’ – Te Marae Ora introduces healthy island programme

Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands

In a bid to create a healthy lifestyle on Atiu, Te Marae Ora and Aka’uka Time teamed up to introduce a week of fitness sessions through a dance fitness programme ‘Atiu on the move’.

Letter: Search for truth and justice

Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Lissette Gonzalez Brito disappeared seven years ago and for all that time, I have fought tooth and nail to get her justice.

Churches to celebrate resurrection of Jesus with special events

Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Local churches are organising special events to mark Easter weekend.

Cyclone Gabrielle fundraising appeal tops $50k

Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

“Operation Tauturu Aotearoa” fundraising organiser Norman George confirmed the amount, which was raised through several events, including a radiothon and a special charity dinner at Coastal Kitchen, and told Cook Islands News that more money was expected to roll on in.

Easter weekend provides timely boost for Aitutaki

Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National

Tourism operators in Aitutaki are preparing for a busy Easter break, with locals taking advantage of the long weekend.

Reo Māori thriving in the Pa Enua

Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Education, National

Te Reo Māori is well and thriving in the Pa Enua as demonstrated by the fluent and passionate senior student speakers who dominated the awards in the Tārērē Kōrero Māori ā te au 'Api'i Tuarua ō te Kūki 'Airani (Reo Māori Schools Speech Competition) on Tuesday evening.

DPM hires Norman George to fight corruption charges

Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau has sacked his New Zealand lawyers in favour of Norman George as the pair prepare to face a jury in June.

Hundreds mourn Reverend Oirua Rasmussen

Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Hundreds gathered to mourn and pay their last respects to the Reverend Oirua Peter Rasmussen (5 August 1962 - 29 March 2023) the Nikao CICC (Cook Islands Christian Church) Orometua who passed away last week.

Letter: ‘Please be better, read situations better’

Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana editor, I hope this letter finds you well, I would like to bring to light a couple of issues I experienced while being treated at Tupapa Outpatients on March 15.

New board members appointed at CISNOC

Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee has appointed new board members as part of its annual general meeting.

18 students in Tārērē Kōrero Māori competition

Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Young students proudly delivered their Tārērē Kōrero Māori (Reo Māori Speech competition) presentations in their respective native home island languages to an appreciative audience at the National Auditorium Dome on Monday evening.

Gearing up for Autism Blue Day

Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

Show your support for Autism Cook Islands (ACI) and celebrate Blue Day tomorrow Thursday 6 April by wearing something blue and making a donation.

Short, sharp sentence for reckless driver

Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A man facing multiple counts of refusing a blood or breath-alcohol test has been given a “short, sharp” sentence of one month in jail.