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Nail-biting clashes loom in final round

Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The final round matches of the Rarotonga Football Season are set to take place today. Matches for Round 15 began last week ahead of the departure of the national players who will represent the Cook Islands at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara.

Beddoes embraces pressure, targets Pacific Games glory

Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games, Sports

Cook Islands’ middle-distance champion and country’s top Pacific Games medal prospect Alex Beddoes thrives on pressure.

Pacific Games: From 1963 to 2023 - a brief history

Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

What are the Pacific Games? Which team has won most medals in the Pacific Games? How have Australia and New Zealand performed at the Pacific Games? These questions and more answered in this brief history of the Pacific Games.

The heat is on! Team Cook Islands acclimatises to Honiara conditions

Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

‘We are here to make our people proud’, is the message from Team Cook Islands flagbearer and touch rugby veteran Julieanne Westrupp. Losirene Lacanivalu reports from Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Cook Islands men’s 7s team sets sights on medal at Pacific Games

Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Rugby Union, Sports

The Cook Islands men’s 7s team is aiming to return home with a medal from the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Journalist recounts Stranded Pearl experience

Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Entertainment, Features

Cook Islands journalist Tiana Haxton gives her account of working on a full-length feature film, shot in Rarotonga.

Stranded Pearl ready to shine on the big screen

Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment, Features

After months of perfecting, the makers of feature film Stranded Pearl are ready to release the Cook Islands shot and produced movie, set to premiere at the Empire Cinema on Thursday next week.

Letter: ‘Pa Ariki acted in good faith, Crown must follow suit’

Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, In answer to your correspondent’s queries (Ring road compensation – a threat? Cook Islands News, November 16).

Hard work pays off for Montagot

Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend

The Tereora College Princess Anne Hall was filled to capacity with proud parents and families as they gathered for the school’s senior prize-giving event yesterday.

Tupapa blaze sparks warning

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

A shed has been gutted by a blaze following an out of control rubbish fire, prompting a warning from emergency staff, as high winds and dry conditions persist on Rarotonga.

Man facing multiple assault on female charges remanded in custody

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

A man facing more than a dozen charges related to assaults on two partners has been remanded in custody.

Allegations of a toxic workplace culture at TMO

Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

A toxic workplace culture has been uncovered at Te Marae Ora (TMO) following the dismissal of an assault charge involving a former nurse and paramedic.

League Nines teams arrive in Honiara

Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports

“We are finally here in the Solomons. We’re super excited,” said Cook Islands Rugby League Nines team manager Wallace Aroita.

Kata: Traffic

Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

League launches fundraising appeal

Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports

The Cook Islands Rugby League Nines teams have launched a fundraising appeal after their travel plans to the upcoming Pacific Games in Solomon Islands were disrupted by a series of flight cancellations, forcing them to rebook multiple times and significantly draining their finances, reports Losirene Lacanivalu in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Kickboxers ready to rumble

Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes will be showcasing their skills at the inaugural Cook Islands 682 Ultimate Rage Fight Night this evening at Te Are Karioi (National Auditorium).

Church Talk: Overcoming life’s tribulations - A message of hope and resilience

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

There is no easy path in this earthly world that we live in. We shall encounter all kinds of struggles and challenges, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.

Opinion: Working together for a successful Pacific Games

Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion, Pacific Games, Sports

Over the coming weeks, the Pacific will be coming together to celebrate a love of sport at the Pacific Games – the most significant sports event on the Oceania calendar. This year’s theme is ‘Challenge, Celebrate, Unite’, writes Australia’s High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Phoebe Smith.

Cook Islands schools to benefit from ADB-funded WASH facilities upgrade

Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced the commencement of project works to improve the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities of Cook Islands’ schools this month.

Arthur appointed immigration head

Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Mark Brown, confirmed the appointment of Chere Arthur as principal immigration officer earlier this month.