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Favourable treatment: PERC report on Penrhyn cyclone shelters project

Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

A report into the awarding of a construction tender for two Penrhyn cyclone shelters has found there was ‘favourable treatment’ in the tender and construction process.

Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade proves the Sky’s the limit in charity challenge

Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade members have again done and dusted no ordinary climb after taking part in the Firefighters Sky Tower Challenge in Aotearoa New Zealand on Friday to raise $18,721 in support of Kiwis living with blood cancer.

Kata: Medical Marijuana

Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks prepares for U19 comp

Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands will join nine teams from across Oceania in the OFC Under 19 Women’s Championship to be held next month in Fiji.

Mauger departs from Moana Pasifika

Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional, Rugby Union, Sports

Aaron Mauger has resigned as head coach of Moana Pasifika.

Ruta Mave: Open and honest transparency in sport and government

Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Knowing corruption happens and saying nothing, means you accept it and allow them to be voted in again, writes Ruta Mave.

Letter: State of Christianity

Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The Saturday issue of Cook Islands News offers a timely capsule of the state of Christianity in the Cook Islands.

Letter: Endangering our health and wealth

Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Last week in Bangkok, Thailand, Prime Minister Mark Brown rightfully criticised rich countries for not doing enough to control climate change and encouraged a shift towards grants (a gift that does not have to be paid back) to help ease the financial burden of poorer countries.

Momentous occasion: Cooks welcomes Hawaiian Airlines

Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands tourism industry is hailing the return of flights from Hawaii as a ‘momentous’ occasion.

Counselling services offer their support

Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands counselling services are offering support for initial assessment of victims and offenders in domestic violence matters.

Children’s book author set to fulfil five year dream

Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend

A New Zealand mother and daughter will be in Rarotonga this week donating books to Apii Nikao, Apii Avarua and Apii Te Uki Ou.

New Zealand confirms $15m recovery support

Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed $15 million emergency budget support for Cook Islands in its ongoing recovery from the impacts of Covid-19.

IMF dream closer, diplomatic ties with Canada established

Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy

Cook Islands has come away from the G7 summit in Japan with a formal application in its hands to join the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and new diplomatic relations with Canada.

CIRL backs Qatar’s World Cup bid

Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby League has welcomed Qatar’s bid to host the 2025 Rugby League World Cup after France withdrew its hosting rights.

Rising Stars Championship kicks off

Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National, Other Sports, Sports

About 900 players from 75 teams gathered at Raemaru Park in Arorangi yesterday to kick start the 2023 Rising Stars Championship.

Seeds of Christianity: The Gospel Pioneer to Aitutaki

Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

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. This is his third article in the series.

Kata: Chickens dropping dead

Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

The church that built Arorangi

Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Church Talk, Features, Weekend

Renovations are well underway and nearly complete at the Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) in preparation for the 200-year commemoration of the arrival of Christianity to Arorangi on July 26. Tinomana Enuarurutini Ariki accepted the gospel to Puaikura on 26 July, 1823. Secretary of the Arorangi CICC, Okirua Teokoitu shares the church history with senior journalist Melina Etches and updates on the renovations.

Budgetary wish list: Stakeholders share their expectations

Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Features, National, Weekend

The Cook Islands Budget arrives at a precarious time for the country as it takes gradual steps to economic recovery. Senior journalist Matthew Littlewood talks to those interested to find out what they want from it.

Books for St Joseph’s Primary

Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

St Joseph’s Primary School students have been receiving some timely teaching lessons from visiting New Zealander Tyler Thompson who donated a box of new books for the school.