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$75k office makeover

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has defended its spending of $75,000 on the renovation of a minister’s office, amid reports of additional expenditure.

Football fans in for a treat

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Football fans can look forward to an action-packed round two in the Rarotonga football competition when Matavera takes on Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga battles Titikaveka today.

Alcohol related matters in court

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams presided over several alcohol related matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday, August 17.

NES warns against disturbing whales during migration season

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

It is the whale watching season and the National Environment Service (NES) advises that the normal movements of whales should not be disrupted.

Te Ipukarea Society: Potential impacts of deep seabed mining on our tuna fisheries

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

This article has been drawn largely from two reports. One was published in the journal Nature in June 2023, and the other, a Secretariat for the Pacific Community (SPC) report from 2018. These references are available on request.

Thomas Wynne: The vaka of language revitalisation

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Ei’ia to matou Tu Oe? Where are our navigators? Because, kare o te Vaka to'ie'ie Tu Oe – A drifting Vaka has no navigator, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Police Commissioner attends Pacific Heads of Maritime Forces Conference in Samoa

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police Commissioner TJ Keenan attended the 6th South West Pacific Heads of Maritime Forces (SWPHMF) Conference, in Apia, Samoa this week.

Reigniting the love of opera

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

The Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) Opera in Rarotonga is set to return for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic next month.

New antenatal classes in Rarotonga aim to instil confidence

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Health, National

A new six-week course helping expectant Cook Islands mothers prepare for labour, birth and early parenting has secured funding to continue delivering the programme for at least another year.

Virtues of paradise: What is love? The greatest virtue of all

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Love isn’t just a feeling. It’s much more. Love is a virtue, a state of being, a practice. Love is a choice. Of all the virtues named in the sacred scriptures of the world’s religions, love is at the heart of them all.

From darkness to redemption: A journey of transformation and faith

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth, Weekend

Mareta Angene Taana was a troubled young woman who has found solace in God, and is transforming her life and relationships. Unleashing the beast of darkness, she is now embracing the radiance of love and light, living with renewed hope.

Weatherman hopes to pave the way forward in meteorological service

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Weather

Director of the Cook Islands Meteorological Service, Arona Ngari, is encouraging Pacific Governments and donor partners to invest in the future of Meteorological Services to ensure communities continue to be protected from all hazards.

Cook Islands looking abroad to inspire a football revolution

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is looking to use a method more popular in the country’s national sport in order to improve the results and appeal of their men’s and women’s national teams.

Kata: Meat certification fee

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Brutal last race at Va’a World Champs

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

It was a ‘brutal race’ in the Open Men’s V6 24-kilometre race on the last day of the International Va’a Federation (IVF) World Paddling Distance Championships in Apia, Samoa yesterday.

Church Talk: Take heart, do not be afraid

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The Gospel that I preached on last Sunday was taken from Matthew 14:22-23: “And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid,” writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Letter: Fire dangers

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Thank you to the anonymous writer for raising the issues around electrical items being supplied in the Cook Islands.

Elvis fans to celebrate the ‘King of Rock and Roll’

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Elvis tribute artist Paul Lynch (Napa) has dusted off his attire and lost a few kilograms in preparation for the Elvis Presley Tribute event this Saturday.

Letter: Stop ripping off your workers

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Friday, August 4, was a Public Holiday for our 58th Constitution Day celebrations. Everyone was legally entitled to enjoy a day off as a legal Public Holiday.

Te Maeva Nui ō Aotearoa hits the stage next month

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Te Maeva Nui, the pinnacle of Cook Islands cultural performance, has been influential in fostering the cultural identity of Cook Islanders in Aotearoa New Zealand since 2019.