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Truth tests those who live behind lies and spread fear

Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

If you want to make God laugh then plan your life. Set out to achieve this and that goal, job pathway, future and inevitably something or someone comes along and it all changes, writes Ruta Mave.

Opinion


Touch to hold opens finale

Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands Touch Association will this afternoon hold the finals in the open men and women’s categories at the National Stadium in Nikao.

Sports


Tupapa Panthers end Avatiu Nikao Eels’ unbeaten run

Monday 20 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Tupapa Panthers on Saturday ended Avatiu Nikao Eels’ unbeaten run in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition after a superb 34-12 win at Victoria Park.

Rugby league


Panthers after Eels’ winning streak

Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will be hoping to end Avatiu Nikao Eels’ unbeaten run in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition this afternoon at Victoria Park.

Rugby league


Court briefs 17.03.2023

Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National

A man who was found driving nearly six times over the legal breath alcohol limit will be sentenced by three Justices of the Peace. Ngatokoa Terepo appeared before Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro at the Criminal Court on Avarua on Thursday. He pleaded guilty to charges of driving with excess breath alcohol. Terepo was […]

Court


Sharing the Cook Islands’ human rights story at World Pride event

Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

Val Wichman was a special guest at Sydney’s World Pride earlier this month. She talks to senior journalist Matthew Littlewood about the experience, and what Te Tiare Association, the Cook Islands LGBTQ+ advocacy organisation, wants to see happen in the Rainbow Community here.

Local


Cooking up a storm for cyclone relief

Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Derek Fox | Published in Local, National

A woman who was a civil servant responsible for one of the worst hit areas damaged by Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle on the eastern seaboard of Aotearoa, will be the guest speaker at a special dinner at Coastal Kitchen in Tupapa, next Saturday. Derek Fox reports.

Local


Judge slams Cook Islands criminal justice system

Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

The Cook Islands criminal justice system has been slammed by Justice Christopher Toogood in convicting and discharging a man following a lengthy period of frustration.

Court


Breathing new life into an old facility

Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Local, National, Tourism

Club Raro on Rarotonga has received a facelift in recent weeks as part of a combined effort to breathe new life into a facility constructed in the 1970s. Couple Tish and Owen Mete have been behind the two-month project.

Business


Public submissions open for major town project

Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National

The Panama beautification and Punanga Nui Market re-organisation project is gaining momentum with the National Environment Service yesterday announcing an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) permit application for public scrutiny.

Environment


Is the fate of our deep sea environment in the hands of the mining companies?

Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Local, National

For some, the issue of seabed mining is not yet on their radar. For others, it’s a topic that’s too technical to understand so their interest drifts elsewhere. There are those who have already been convinced mining is the way to go. Then there are others who don’t want mining to ever go ahead. The truth is we simply do not know enough to make that decision.

Environment


Stage set for Pursuit in Paradise

Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Running, Sports

Numbers for next week’s BSP Aitutaki Marathon are small but international participants say the intimate event is exactly what has drawn them to run in paradise.

Running


‘E Lupe’ all the way from Wale wins Te Mire Atu

Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, National

Seven talented composers participated in Te Mire Atu 2023 Composers Competition held at The Edgewater Resort this week. The annual event celebrated the original Cook Islands compositions by cultural artists.

Culture


SPCA’s Volunteer house in line for an upgrade

Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National

The number of dogs residing at the Cook Islands SPCA shelter has nearly tripled in less than two years, while staff numbers are unchanged. Now, the organisation is turning to fixing up its volunteer house to attract more help.

Local


No place for diminished views

Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion

Anti-Asian rhetoric and diminished views of others based on race or prejudice has no place in our country, in our churches, across our tables or online, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Opinion


Putting passion over profession

Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Local, National

Luisa Peters may be only 165 centimetres tall but she stands head and shoulders above many when it comes to her professional technique and strength. That goes for both weightlifting and the Police Service where the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) Detective Constable has been a valued member of the team since 2019.

Features


Church Talk: Running away from God

Friday 17 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

In our reading of today, we are reminded of a man called Jonah. He was one of the minor prophets whom God had called. The word of the Lord, God came to Jonah, the son of Amittai, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it; for their wickedness has come up before Me.” By Reverend Vaka Ngaro of Cook Islands Christian Church.

Church Talk


‘Bad turn’ leads to crash outside Police Headquarters

Friday 17 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

An unlucky motorist was only a hop, skip and jump away from help in Avarua township when she took a bad turn.

Local


French ambassador visits Cook Islands National Council of Women

Friday 17 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Ambassador of the Republic of France, Laurence Beau was humbled, honoured and touched to receive her first colourful ei katu and special gift of a rito hat from the members of the Cook Islands National Council of Women yesterday.

Local


Man guilty of injuring gets bail following night in custody

Friday 17 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A man has been bailed after spending a night in custody following a three-day jury trial in which he was found not guilty of injuring a woman with intent but guilty of injuring her by an unlawful act.

Court


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