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Bears’ fairy tale run continues
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Arorangi Bears’ fairy tale run in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition continues with another huge win in the premier men’s division over the weekend.
Ruta Mave: Embracing the rainbow community
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The decision to recognise our rainbow community has finally shown there is a heart in the ‘tin man’ politicians, writes Ruta Mave.
Letter: Delay in court hearing
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Leave it to Norman George to be so inconvenienced from having to wait for a Family Court hearing called at short notice to hear an urgent application for protection orders for a Cook Islands woman.
Letter: Decriminalising homosexuality
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Saturday’s headline, “We have made history” records two historical events in the Cook Islands.
‘We are all equal in the eyes of God and the law’
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Of all amendments to Cook Islands laws, Friday’s passing of changes by Parliament to ‘what was a seriously outdated’ Crimes Act, is one of the best and most civilised advances made in recent times to existing legislation, says a delighted Democratic Party Opposition Leader.
We are now truly one nation and one people, says Pride Cook Islands
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Pride Cook Islands is elated to see the decade long active push for decriminalisation finally take place in Cook Islands Parliament.
Rethink tourism approach, Opposition leader tells govt
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Opposition leader Tina Browne has called on the Government to rethink its approach to tourism.
NCD awareness continues in the Pa Enua
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry for Health says a total of 5500 people in the Cook Islands were diagnosed with non-communicable diseases as of 2021.
PM clarifies top taxman’s sabbatical leave
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown told Parliament last week that the sabbatical leave taken by the Revenue Management Division director Xavier Mitchell “is a leave without pay”.
Scammers target over 50
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islanders aged 50 years and over are victims of the recent Samsung Lottery scam.
Minister Angene: Machine purchased for Corrective Services and people
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Corrective Services Minister George “Maggie” Angene has disputed suggestions that a machinery purchased for the ministry was being used for personal gains.
Giving young leaders the tools and support to start and grow together
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
More than 50 school students from the Cook Islands, New Zealand and Australia will converge on Rarotonga for a leadership programme.
The power of language
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
I’m so happy to be back in the Cook Islands and to resume this column after three and a half years away in Hawaii. Someone recently asked me, “What is a virtue anyway?” By Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Pride and joy for Cook Islands Māori culture
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
The successful Rarotonga Schools Cultural Festival held earlier this week demonstrated the joy and pride children of the Cook Islands have for Maori culture.
Teiotu re-elected CIRU president
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) held its annual general meeting earlier this week to discuss its way forward following a challenging 2022 season.
‘She’s a Ruckstar’: A fun and safe space for local girls to learn and love rugby
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
‘She’s a Ruckstar’: A fun and safe space for local girls to learn and love rugby
Netball season gets underway with open grade clashes
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
The Rarotonga Netball Club competition got underway this week with the open grade games held on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Bears ready to face Eels
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Arorangi Bears premier men’s team is looking to maintain its momentum in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition against Avatiu Nikao Eels at Raemaru Park this afternoon.
Penrhyn Marble comp a success
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands
Thirty-two participants battled in the inaugural marble competition held on Easter Monday in Omoka, Penrhyn.
Neil Dearlove – ‘A dreamer, a motivator, an adventurer’
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by John Woods | Published in Features, Memory Lane
Writing with deep sadness and heartfelt sympathy for the Dearlove family, Cook Islands News journalist and publisher John Woods penned this obituary for his friend and former neighbour Neil Dearlove, the well known café operator and coffee roaster who died this week and was buried at sea on Thursday.
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