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Religious council stops short of condemning homophobic letter
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A Cook Islands church leader has launched a scathing attack on homosexuals but the nation’s Religious Advisory Council has stopped short of condemning it.
Kiwi experts share knowledge at inaugural science expo
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) in New Zealand, conducts research across a broad range of disciplines in the environmental sciences such as the oceans, climate, freshwater, rivers, lagoons, lakes and all the animals.
Muri 30km/h speed zone limit ‘should be shortened’
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local
A Ngatangiia resident is calling for the 30 kilometre an hour speed limit zone in Muri to be shortened to about a quarter of its size. Rod Henderson said the stretch should only be about 500 metres.
Inflation rate ‘ambiguous’: Change in overall prices from June 2021 to June 2022 was 7.5 per cent
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) is likely to revise the rate of inflation for the Cook Islands, but prices have already increased markedly over the past year. Matthew Littlewood reports.
Making tertiary education easier
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Tereora College final year students Shalom Vunibaka, Josifini Wong and Zhera Moetaua were among those who attended the University of the South Pacific (USP) open day at its Cook Islands campus in Takamoa, Avarua yesterday.
Cook Islands firefighters keep up with New Zealand standard
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local
Puaikura volunteer firefighters have been refreshing and practicing their first aid skills over the last three to four months.
Indigenous art exhibition attracts young, emerging and established artists
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local
Drawing strength from its first exhibition in 2021, this year’s Toki Indigenous artist exhibition ‘Kopu Tangata’ features local and international artists with a platform to project their own stories through art.
Frustration following 12-hour rescue ordeal
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in
Authorities are again banging their heads against walls after more than a dozen search and rescue staff were tied up for close to 12 hours in the mountains above Rarotonga.
Operators being sought to manage new recycling model
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Environment, National
There looks set to be a financial spinoff as Cook Islands prepares to tighten the reins on plastic use. Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) is calling on interest from depot operators and logistics services in an effort to manage recyclables and end of life products.
LETTER: ‘Christianity’ and homosexuality
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Kia Orana in the wonderful name of the Lord Jesus Christ. My topic to share to the people of the Cook Islands this week. “Auraka E Tau’ati I Taku Ipukarea - Rape not my paradise Cook Islands.” 1. Mr Editor my bible says – “Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a disgrace to any people.” Proverb 14:34 2. God hates sin but he loves man to come to repentance because God got no respect for any person. 3. Repentance is the most appropriate situation for any person who hates God and Christianity
CHURCH TALK: The family is ordained of God
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I am grateful for the opportunities we have to learn more about our Saviour Jesus Christ, his gospel, and how we can actively participate in the work of salvation and exaltation both for ourselves and our families, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Tennis juniors to compete in ITF tournaments in Fiji
Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis
Tennis Cook Islands junior development players Maka Maui and Raetea Rongo will be heading overseas tonight to compete in two world-ranking International Tennis Federation (ITF) J5 tournaments next week in Lautoka, Fiji.
Cook Islands bans meat products from Indonesia
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
All meat products from Indonesia are banned in the Cook Islands to prevent the spread of destructive cattle disease.
Where’s the promised potable water?
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, So, the Government has walked away from legal claims against the Te Mato Vai contractor China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (“CCECC”) for substandard work.
Titikaveka to host Puaikura in mid-week football clashes
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Rarotonga Football Club competition resumed yesterday after the 2022 Cook Islands Games break with Titikaveka FC securing the mid-week matches against Puaikura FC, on their home ground.
Cook Islands endorses candidacy for head of regional fisheries body
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional
The Cook Islands Government announced its support for the candidacy of Dr. Lara Manarangi-Trott for the position of Executive Director of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC).
Tourists told to cover up
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in
Tourists are being told to cover up, after complaints from locals about inappropriate attire.
New Cooks bank boss sets sights on surf and fishing
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National
The national economy is recovering with a return of confidence in the market, new ANZ Bank country head Jason Murray says.
Kukis claim comeback win
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands had to come from behind twice to beat Wales 18-12 in their opening Rugby League World Cup match at Leigh Sports Village Stadium in Manchester on Wednesday morning.
Turtle tour guidelines ‘not enough’, says environment group
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
New guidelines for turtle tours in Rarotonga from Cook Islands Tourism have been released to Cook Islands News, but an environmental advocacy group says more needs to be done.
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