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Lady Eels and Panthers vying to reach finale
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Lady Panthers will take on Lady Eels today in a do or die semi-final round with both vying for a spot in the grand finale.
Pacific leaders head to London for coronation
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Many Pacific leaders or their representatives will be attending the coronation of King Charles III in London this weekend.
The Lord gave us the great three
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
THE GREAT COMMANDMENT Jesus was once asked a genuine question from a sincere person, let’s read the account from Mark’s Gospel; One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one, Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.” By Pastor Paul Kauri.
Titikaveka’s Betela Church on track
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The new ceiling of the Titikaveka CICC church has been completed which will provide more comfort to its parishioners when its $250,000 renovation project is completed.
Letters: Road works
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Editor, I note in your paper yesterday, the farmers of Titikaveka are not happy with the road works going on in their area for the reasons they give.
Letters: Old makes way for new
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Your story of old makes way for new, and the planned closed to $1 million on a 360 square metre site on the main road is somewhat perplexing.
Letters: The role of free media . . .
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Editor, What a load of hogwash and hypocrisy coming out of Henry Puna’s mouth.
Rarotonga cat charity receives donation from NZ High Commission
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National
The New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands dropped off a box of pet food to Rarotonga’s cat charity as it hosted a free desexing day, aimed a curbing the number of unwanted kittens born on Rarotonga.
Jetstar flight arrives in Raro short of passenger luggage
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Jetstar passengers to Rarotonga have been left in the lurch after their luggage did not arrive with them.
Cook Islands PM makes case for country’s economy at ADB meeting
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is calling on the Asian Development Bank to make it easier to access funding for climate resilience, and be lenient in debt servicing.
Cops to change the rules for WOFs
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Police are changing the rules for those who issue a warrant of fitness in a “streamlining move for efficiency”.
BMX dream draws nearer
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Grand plans are turning into reality for BMX in the Cook Islands as there is heavyweight support behind a track.
Three teens in custody following high-profile burglaries
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Three teenagers who are alleged to have been involved in two high-profile burglaries in town have been arrested.
Call for stronger approach to labour laws
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce is calling on the government to strengthen its labour laws amid concerns about the potential for worker and employer exploitation.
Bowls selectors ‘keep the faith’
Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Boxing, Sports
‘Don’t change a winning team,’ is a cry often heard in the sporting world, and the Cook Islands Bowls selectors are living up those words after retaining the team that enjoyed significant success in the recent Oceania Challenge tournament, for the upcoming World Bowls Championships.
Spreading the Gospel of history
Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Historian Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. He talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about his upcoming series of articles in this newspaper, and his love of the research process.
Titikaveka MP uses Constituency Fund to buy roasters for his village
Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The four tapere (sub-district) of Titikaveka – Tikioki, Akapuao, Turoa and Vaimaanga – have received roasters which will help lighten their cooking duties in upcoming community events.
Press and Government build better relationships on 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day
Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
It was only by coincidence when Cook Islands senior government officials met with senior Cook Islands News staff on World Press Freedom Day.
Titikaveka seat verdict explained
Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A Judge’s decision to confirm MP Sonny Williams’ win in the Titikaveka constituency in the August 2022 general elections hinged on his interpretation of traditional medicine or vairakau Māori.
Vaka Paikea’s maiden voyage documented
Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Vaka Paikea returned to Rarotonga last Friday morning arriving at Te Ava Tapu, Avana Harbour at 9:45am, making it back in good time of 24 hours from its maiden voyage.
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