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Glorious Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church reopens

Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features

Faith and community celebrated the restoration and rebirth of the glorious Avarua CICC Ziona Tapu church after a year of extensive renovations, which culminated in a joyous reopening yesterday morning.

‘There really is no accounting for stupidly’ Warning signs are still being ignored

Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Another rescue at the Avaavaroa Passage has come as a swift reminder that people are ignoring the warning signs.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: Daily Newspaper For Sale

Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The owners of Cook Islands News are seeking expressions of interest from parties interested in acquiring the publishing and printing business.

Kata: Performance bonus

Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Titikaveka, Tupapa in 15s Kick-off today

Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Titikaveka will face Tupapa in the kick-off of the Rarotonga Club 15s Competition today.

BSP 100K cycle challenge tomorrow

Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The Cook Islands Triathlon Association will have their annual BSP 100K cycle challenge tomorrow.

Booster dose Pfizer vaccine available

Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health is advising the public that the booster dose of Pfizer is now available for the Rarotonga and Aitutaki community.

An exemplary and prolific writer, author and educator

Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Fiji, National, Regional

Tributes flowed at a special celebration, a “Festschrift” (volume of tributes) for the late Dr Marjorie Tuainekore Crocombe (née Hosking) OBE (19 June 1930 – 21 July 2022), who was an exemplary author and academic of the nation.

Students design turtle shell replicas for fundraising effort

Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National

Titikaveka Students are channelling creativity in their art classes having crafted replica turtle carapace (shell) designs which are now on display.

High profile trial wraps up as Nga Puna faces his third day of questioning

Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

The trial of former National Environment Service director Nga Puna, his wife and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands, Diane Charlie-Puna, along with suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau has wrapped up after close to four weeks.

U19 Cook Islands women’s incredible run

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands U19 Women will now face Samoa in a battle for third place at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship.

Health and Beauty: Indulge and Relax at Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Go Local

Indulge, relax and revitalise your body and inner being at the secluded Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa, nestled on the sandy shores of stunning Muri Lagoon.

Church Talk: Father, may they be in us

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Bishop Paul Donoghue writes: "Last Friday I was privileged to attend the rededication of the Cook Islands Christian Church in Titikaveka known by the name of “Betela”.

Cook Islands wins Kid’s Athletics Day Challenge

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports

Cook Islands has been confirmed winners of the Kids’ Athletics Day Member Federation Challenge following their eight-day programme of activities throughout May.

Kata: Kings Rep residence

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks darts team named as competition heats up

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Twenty-six Niue dart players will be flying in to compete in a dart competition in Rarotonga.

Pet Talk: Tethering, tying or torturing?

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

There were several complaints. People were very distressed to see the degree of damage. And she couldn’t walk writes Dr Michael Baer.

Politics, a chapter ‘well and truly closed’: Puna

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands, Politics, Regional

Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna says he has no plans to return to local politics.

Cook Islands backdrop of 'historical' climate change awareness project

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, National

The Cook Islands will serve as the backdrop of an international video encouraging "urgent action" to combat climate change in the Pacific.

Intensive water safety course underway

Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

An intensive safety training course geared at Cook Islands marine tourism is underway.