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Touch eyes ‘exciting’ season

Friday 13 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands Touch Association is excited about the 2023 season following the successful Beach Touch competition this week.

Other Sports


The light of life

Friday 13 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The Saviour Jesus Christ is our light, our life, and our way – yesterday, today, and forever, writes By President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Church Talk


Rarotonga kids encouraged to join annual fishing competition

Friday 13 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Kids are being encouraged to give their smart phones a rest this weekend and get outdoors to enjoy fishing like the old days using a bamboo (stick) rod.

Local


Beached turtle gets new lease of life

Friday 13 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

The Pacific green turtle that washed ashore in Titikaveka a week ago has been christened Kimiora te Onu – the turtle who found life.

Environment


Avarua CICC renovations on track, says Poila

Friday 13 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Renovation work on the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Ziona Tapu at Taputapuatea is moving along smoothly and now features a solid new concrete upstairs floor balcony which can seat up to 100 persons.

Local


Financial Secretary claims ‘slow news day’ over sabbatical leave saga

Friday 13 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Financial Secretary Garth Henderson, in a bizarre turn of events, has turned to social media with a response to questions surrounding his top taxman’s “sabbatical leave”.

Economy


Fertiliser prices to increase: Ministry of Agriculture

Friday 13 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Ministry of Agriculture has announced there will be an increase in the price of fertiliser they sell to local growers.

Local


Second Covid death

Friday 13 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands has recorded its second Covid-19-related death, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health announced yesterday.

Health


Outlaws beat Notchya to win Beach Touch gold

Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Outlaws claimed the 2023 Beach Games touch competition at the National Beach Courts in Nikao yesterday.

Other Sports


Lady Panthers ready to blood newcomers in 13s competition

Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Fresh off winning the League Nines in Paradise tournament, Lady Panthers are gearing up for the 2023 domestic 13s competition where they hope to give newcomers a chance to shine.

Rugby league


PIF could sideline Japan over nuclear waste plan

Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Japan is at risk of losing its status as a Pacific Islands Forum Dialogue Partner over Tokyo’s nuclear waste dumping plan.

Fiji


LETTER: Questionable funding allocations

Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I write as a solo mother unhappy with our national sports committee CISNOC’s decisions with respect to funding allocations.

Letters to the Editor


Raro FADs break loose

Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Missing anchored fish aggregating devices (FADs) around Rarotonga which are used by local small-scale fishermen, have been a concern to fishers alongside the increase in fuel costs and poor fish numbers.

Environment


Paxlovid available at TMO pharmacy

Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has supply for 100 prescriptions for Paxlovid, an anti-viral medication used to combat Covid-19.

Health


Tackling Raro’s dog problem: Police to issue warrant for added support workers

Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

More than 20 dogs have been put down by the Cook Islands Police last month, in a bid to tackle the growing canine population in Rarotonga.

Local


Daycare centre to integrate Te Reo Maori programme

Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

It’s an exciting year for children attending the Island Bubz Daycare Centre.

Education


Fishing charter lands good catch – on land and at sea

Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, National

Despite heavy rain and strong winds forecast, three friends set out on an adventure with fishing charter company, Game Fishing Rarotonga on Tuesday.

Business


Questions surrounding top taxman’s ‘sabbatical leave’

Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

The head of the Cook Islands tax department has been given six months’ sabbatical leave by his boss, Financial Secretary Garth Henderson, in a decision that has reportedly irked top government officials.

Economy


LETTER: Where is the customer service?

Wednesday 11 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I’m a local of many years. My partner is a Cook Islander.

Letters to the Editor


Catholic Synod Forum - listen, discuss and share

Wednesday 11 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

For the first time in the history of the Catholic Church, the synod process has afforded people the opportunity to share their stories of existing as a ‘Church’ in the world today.

Local


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