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Kiwi tourist, 49, drowns ‘in shallow waters of the lagoon’
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Health, Local, National
Rarotonga recorded its second drowning incident after a 49-year-old New Zealand tourist died in the lagoon at The Edgewater Resort and Spa in Arorangi on Sunday.
Inspiring young athletes to pursue their passion for sports and lead healthy, active lives
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Volleyball
Fifty-two balls donated to the Cook Islands Volleyball Federation by the Japan Volleyball Association will boost and encourage the sport on the island, says the federation president.
Claims of lies, leaks, theft and deception at high profile trial
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
There were tears in the High Court at Avarua on Monday as the Judge alone trial of suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau and husband and wife duo, former director of the National Environment Service Nga Puna and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna, got underway.
Tokouso beats Fiji Residents in Tri Nations Series
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Tokouso Samoa/Tonga Residents team defeated Tabusoro Fiji Residents 36-24 in game two of the inaugural Cook Islands Rugby League Tri Nations Series on Saturday at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.
Country retains Conan’s Cup
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
The Country side has retained the Conan’s Cup women’s rugby league series after beating Town in a tough game two over the weekend.
Fiji PM in search for former Cooks sailors
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Politics, Regional
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who is due to visit the Cook Islands later in the year, is hoping to reunite with a group of Cook Islands sailors who were held hostage in the Indian Ocean by Tamil Tigers pirates in the late 1980s.
Waiting in a queue is a test of patience
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
If a queue is when you wait in line behind another then the very word is a ‘Q’ with a whole bunch of letters behind it that are basically either irrelevant or silent, writes Ruta Mave.
A journey towards cultural reclamation, understanding
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
Cook Islander Nina Oberg Humphries is an Ōtautahi Christchurch based artist. Represented by Bergman Gallery since 2021, her work includes photography, installation, sculpture, video, painting and performance, all seeded from her experience as a second-generation Pasifika - a New Zealand, and more specifically Ōtautahi Christchurch, born Cook Islander. Her exhibition was launched on Rarotonga last week.
Papatua, Akava receive their Queen’s Service Medals
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Two medals from the late Queen Elizabeth II were bestowed by the King’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters to Tuatiaki (Papatua) Papatua (MBE) –Member of the British Empire – and Vainepoto Michael Akava (BEM) – British Empire Medal – last week.
Community groups raise concerns over immigration permit fees
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Foreign community groups on Rarotonga have raised concerns over lack of awareness on the changes to the Cook Islands immigration visa and permit regime and conflicting effective dates.
Man, 24, dead in motorcycle crash
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
Police yesterday confirmed Rarotonga’s second road fatality this year.
Agriculture and Education top public service review
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, Local, National
A wide-ranging review of public service in the Cook Islands has ranked the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Education as the top performing ministries, and the Ministry of Marine Resources the lowest.
Dive number 257: Operation Taramea removes 6371 coral eating crown-of-thorns starfish
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Art, Environment, Features, National
Marine scientist Dr Teina Rongo and his Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau team have removed 6371 crown-of-thorns starfish from Rarotonga reefs since Operation Taramea began in 2020.
A man with a vision
Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend
Iconic Rarotonga eatery and watering hole Trader Jacks needs little introduction. But for those looking for some insight into the establishment’s colourful background, a new book, 40 Years Behind Bars: A Publican in Paradise by Jack Cooper, might be a good starting point.
Finding the mental edge
Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, In Depth, Weekend
Mental performance coach David Niethe has advised some of New Zealand’s top sportspeople on reaching their goals. He talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about his career and how he can inspire others.
Virtues in Paradise: Everyday miracles
Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
Sometimes something will suddenly appear in front of us in response to a prayer or a wish writes - Linda Kavelin-Popov.
‘Let us worship but one (true) God’
Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. In this article he talks about how the Gospel arrived at Atiu on 19 July 1823.
The driving force behind the revitalisation of te reo Maori
Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Pa Ariki and Kainuku Ariki of Takitumu had the dream and foresight to see the establishment of a school to educate and strengthen the cultural knowledge of peu Maori. Her dream had come to fruition when the first batch of students graduated with their Diploma in Nga Toi (Peu Maori - Level 5) this week.
TO HELP ‘PROTECT A LITTLE PARADISE
Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has launched a significant recruitment drive for positions within its Rarotonga-based destination development team, as importance continues to be placed on long-term, sustainable development and the encouragement of regenerative tourism practices.
Te Ipukarea Society: The Little Mermaid making a conservation splash
Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
This article is adapted and based almost entirely on a story by Elene Peradze, on the IMPAKTER Platform and Magazine website.
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