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‘Superpower’ students unleash their creativity in silent auction

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National

Vivid art pieces created by special needs “superpower” students at Nukutere College are set to go up in a two-day “silent” auction which starts today.

Conserve or be prosecuted: To Tatou Vai takes steps to address water scarcity

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Environment, Health, Local, National

Rarotonga’s water system agency, To Tatou Vai (TTV), has issued a warning that it has the authority to prosecute individuals for wasting water amidst concerns about declining levels at the island’s intakes.

Kata: Brawling

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Free West Papua campaigners convene for the inaugural meeting in Jayapura

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, West Papua

The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) is holding its first ever congress in Jayapura.

Letter: Some solutions to our criminal law problems

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, A follow up to my letter published in yesterday’s Cook Islands News.

Building the future of national talent

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) U13 Boys National Academy has officially commenced its journey this Monday at the CIFA Complex.

Sewing tells a story

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Local, National

Te Are Pa Metua, Rarotonga’s elderly centre for senior citizens, has acquired a valuable creative tool for its members - a brand new sewing machine.

Adviser sets out to dispel ‘myths’ about deep sea mining

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

A Cook Islands deep sea mining adviser says explosions, dynamite and digging are common misconceptions associated with the industry.

Connolly swims for first gold medal

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming

Lanihei Connolly has clinched her first gold medal after swimming to the finish line leaving Fiji with silver and Papua New Guinea with bronze.

Netball Cook Islands focused, ready for Pac Games

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Pacific Games, Sports

Netball Cook Islands are focused on overcoming any hurdles that may come their way as they turn their focus on the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Roberts grabs another medal, aims for more

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming

Wesley Roberts, Cook Islands golden swimmer is not just celebrating the number of medals he won so far, but the fact that he will be graduating soon. Losirene Lacanivalu reports from the Pacific Games in Honiara.

Allan is home safe

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Allan Murare returned to his home safe and sound on Monday, after 12 days of being reported missing.

Guilty pleas entered by visitors following nightclub brawl

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Seven men involved in a brawl on Rarotonga have faced another day in court, with some changing their pleas in an effort to get home to Australia.

Kata: Diplomatic immunity

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Napa finishes fifth in Pacific Games debut

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Pacific Games, Sports

Cook Islands weightlifter Tehei Napa finished in fifth place in the 55-kilogram division at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Kiria-Ratu stars for Cook Islands

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports

Titans playmaker Chantay Kiria-Ratu led Cook Islands to the top of the points table as Fiji’s men’s and women’s teams suffered shock losses on the opening day of the Pacific Games Rugby League 9s in Honiara on Sunday (Cook Islands time).

Teahupoo confirmed as 2024 Olympic Games venue, but with a lighter tower

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Pacific Islands, Regional

After weeks of controversy over potential environmental damages, French Polynesia's iconic site of Teahupoo has been confirmed as the 2024 Olympic Games surfing competitions venue, but it will be set up in a lighter format.

‘People are struggling’: Tikopia continues to suffer post-Lola

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Food supplies are running low on Tikopia Island, in the far east of the Solomon Islands, despite fresh supplies arriving on Thursday. The islands crops were destroyed during severe tropical cyclone Lola that made landfall about a month ago.

Sovereign rights not enough, regional cooperation needed for deep-sea mining: TIS

Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National

There needs to be a regional approach to deep-sea mining, as opposed to relying solely on the sovereign rights of individual nations, given the transboundary risks such activities can pose to the Pacific Ocean, says a Cook Islands environmental group.