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Letter: Brawl erupts in netball match

Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Re: Ngatangiia versus Titikaveka premier grade incident involving players. Last weekend netball games started and what an exciting season it promises for all the clubs.

Te Ipukarea Society: Who wants to be a plastic Maori?

Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

For the past six weeks, Te Ipukarea Society has been assisting the National Environment Service develop a project aimed at reducing single use plastics (SUPs) in the food and beverage industry of the Cook Islands.

Thomas Wynne: Responding to my call home

Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Shaming others who can’t speak the language, who are trying to learn, by maligning them in person or online with cruel and crippling words like ‘plastic’ is wrong, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Faith and family fuel new bakery

Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local, Hot on the Rock

Avarua Bakery has ventured into a brand new and exciting bakery retail business after the Covid-19 pandemic forced closure of their previous retail venture.

Anuanua Festival kicks off with dazzling wearable art competition

Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

In a fusion of art, fashion, and innovation, the dazzling Anuanua Wearable Art Piece competition took centre stage this week, captivating the judges and audience with its exceptional display of creativity and skill.

Netball titans set to clash in round two

Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports

The second round of the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition promises to deliver thrilling matches as the top teams vie for supremacy on the court.

42 years strong: Maori Auri Tinman Race celebrates rich legacy

Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Cook Island Triathlon Association will be holding their annual Maori Auri Tinman Race for the 42nd time this afternoon.

Eleven vying for CISNOC Sec-Gen role

Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) received 11 applications for the Secretary General position and is finalising the appointment with Owen Lewis acting until a replacement is chosen.

Panthers and Sea Eagles collide in crucial match

Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports

As rugby league enthusiasts gear up for another thrilling weekend of action, all eyes are on the premier men’s clash between the Tupapa Panthers and the Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles.

Kata: Water tariffs

Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: Our pursuit of God requires grit

Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

I have learnt over the years that progress is neither swift nor easy and that success requires grit, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Letter: Is UN seat worth the risk?

Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, We like to think that we march to the beat of our own drums when it comes to our lives but do we?

Eight Rarotonga bridges to undergo maintenance: ICI

Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) will be carrying out remedial works on the island’s eight bridges, including culvert structures, in the coming months.

Cook Islands and Bangladesh establish diplomatic relations

Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh formalised diplomatic relations via an Exchange of Note Verbales via respective Ministries of Foreign Affairs.

‘High risk offender’ remanded in custody

Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A young woman was remanded in custody after Probation Services informed the court that she was a high risk offender.

Australia’s Gender Equality Ambassador here to discuss key issues

Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Australia’s Ambassador for Gender Equality, Stephanie Copus Campbell, is visiting the Cook Islands from April 11–15 to discuss issues including the elimination of gender-based violence, economic equality and security, health and political participation.

Rarotonga residents push back on water tariff plan

Friday 12 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Environment, Local, National

A public meeting about potential water tariffs received mixed reactions, with some attendees concerned about affordability and others in favour of charging businesses.

Kata: Water tariff

Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Social media campaign to unearth players paying dividends for Cooks

Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

From Asia to the Netherlands, the Cook Islands national team is casting its net ever wider in search of players. Craig Stephen reports.

Letter: Don’t touch our New Zealand ties!

Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I write with palpable gloom and deep concern about this subject matter (Referendum needed to decide UN membership, says Elikana, Cook Islands News, April 6). We need to sift through the issues carefully and be able to anticipate the full consequences.