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AUKUS deal concern: PM raises caution over nuclear submarine project

Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics, Technology

Prime Minister Mark Brown has sounded a word of caution about the planned Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) nuclear submarine project.

Local


Vaipae celebrates 200 years of ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia’

Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

The village of Vaipae on Aitutaki yesterday rejoiced and celebrated their 200-year commemoration of “Te Arikianga o te Evangelia” to mark their historic acceptance of Christianity.

Local


New Australian diplomat ready to embrace Cook Islands culture

Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend

Australia’s new High Commissioner to the Cook Islands is looking forward to embracing the local culture.

Features


Minister questioned over delay in Manihiki Airport project

Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

The delay in the upgrade of Manihiki Airport was brought up during Question Time in Parliament on Thursday.

Local


TIS: Protecting our turtles by being a conscious consumer

Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Travelling the seas by day and night are the ancient sea creatures known as onu, or sea turtles. The deep blue waters contain a variety of turtles from leatherbacks to loggerheads and several more.

Editorials


007 guns down Outlaws

Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The Cook Islands Touch Association ended their 2023 weekly competition with the mixed finals on Wednesday at the National Stadium in Nikao.

Sports


Panthers eyeing top spot

Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Riding high after last week’s win over Avatiu Nikao Eels, defending champions Tupapa Panthers will be hoping to take the lead for the first time in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition this afternoon.

Rugby league


Tahiti route triples

Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Tourism’s bid to grow back business from the high spending Northern Hemisphere market received a major boost following the agreement to increase flights between Tahiti and Rarotonga.

Economy


Young swimmers create ripples at annual meet

Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Sports, Swimming

A good crowd of excited parents cheered their kids on at the second and final day of the Rarotonga Primary Schools Kau Competition yesterday.

Education


Tunupopo gets 18 months’ probation

Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A man who was found guilty by a jury trial for injuring by an unlawful act was sentenced to 18 months’ probation with the first three months to be served for community service.

Court


Kiwi visitor ordered to pay substantial fine

Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A New Zealand tourist convicted of excess breath alcohol and careless driving causing injury has been ordered to pay a substantial fine before leaving the country.

Court


Ten years of abuse and no one knew?

Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Do our young women and sometimes men need to show courage, as they do, when confronting sexual assault and rape in our communities, or is it us that need the courage? By Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Editorials


Aitutaki Marathon epitomises Kia Orana spirit

Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Aitutaki aroa and the Kia Orana spirit was the magic that carried 29 runners across possibly one of the hottest marathon courses on the running calendar at the 2023 BSP Aitutaki Marathon.

Other Sports


‘Remember that the people put you in this position’

Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Parliament resumed this week after a delay of several months due to electoral petitions. Cook Islands News senior journalist Matthew Littlewood talks to the Party leaders about their hopes and aspirations for this term.

National


The Cook Islands that vanished?

Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend

If historical sources are to be believed, at least three islands in the Cook Islands have vanished into thin air. One of these, Tuanaki, is said to have submerged with all its occupants, as recently as 1842. By Rod Dixon.

Features


Students make a splash at Junior Paddling Regatta

Saturday 25 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

After a lapse of three years, this year’s Vaka Iti drew over 300 students from the schools of Nukutere College, Te Uki Ou Year 9, Imanuela Akatemia, Papaaroa Adventist, Titikaveka College and Tereora College Year 9, 10 and 11.

Paddling


Women’s match time increases

Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Match time in women’s rugby league competition will increase by 10 minutes each half when round two gets underway this afternoon.

League


CHURCHTALK: Forgiveness has a name

Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Only forgiveness can set our enemies free and bring healing to our tortured hearts, setting us free from our own prison of pain, writes Pastor Paul Kauri of the ArePua Church.

Church Talk


Cook Islands gets a seat on climate change’s Adaptation Fund Board

Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands are leading the way forward in building resilient communities with the nomination of Mani Mate to the Adaptation Fund (AF) Board by the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS).

Economy


Petrol price drops further, LPG up

Friday 24 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

The Price Tribunal yesterday announced a further drop in petrol prices which will come into effect from today. However the price of LPG (gas) has increased in Rarotonga and the rest of the Southern Group.

Economy


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