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Vaipae gears up for the ‘big day’ of Te Arikianga o te Evangelia

Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Family and friends from overseas have gathered in Vaipae, Aitutaki to celebrate the 200 years of ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia - the Arrival of the Gospel’ this week.

Kata: Brown invited to G7 summit

Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Radiothon raises funds for Takuvaine Meeting House

Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The village of Takuvaine gratefully received $20,550 through the efforts of a radiothon held last month to raise funds for the 200-year Arrival of the Gospel Bicentennial celebrations to Rarotonga which will be held in July.

Ultra luxury cruise ship passengers visit Rarotonga, Aitutaki

Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Rarotonga hosted close to 200 guests from an ultra-luxury cruise ship that visited the island over the weekend.

Hotelier releases business proposal for year-round charter flight service

Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The owner of the Rarotongan Resort and Lagoonarium is calling for a year-round charter flights service in Rarotonga.

CITC ‘Pump the Beats’ for Tangi Kaara drumming competition

Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Culture “is the heart” of CITC (Cook Islands Trading Corporation) and for many years the corporation has sponsored various cultural activities and events.

Schools part of Gospel 200-year Celebration: Minister

Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Students from schools of Nga-Pu-Toru (Atiu, Mauke, Mitiaro) have been given approval to attend the 200 years celebration of the arrival of the Gospel.

Japan invites PM Brown to G7 summit

Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands has been invited to attend the international Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima, Japan in May.

Burglars caught on CCTV camera, police investigation continues

Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

A recent burglary at Fave Designs in Avarua has left the owner unable to operate the store which specialises in basics, streetwear, design and garment printing services.

Panthers lead premier men’s competition after Sea Eagles win

Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers have taken the lead in the domestic 13s premier men’s competition after their 54-6 win over Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles on Saturday.

League starts Pacific Games preparation

Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Rugby league, Sports

In preparation for the Pacific Games later in the year, Cook Islands Rugby League is assembling their women’s rugby league squad today at the National Stadium in Nikao at 5pm sharp.

Ruta Mave: 27 letters of support: ‘It was God’s test and you all failed’

Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The movies are always painting these pictures of the heroic man as standing for truth, justice and honesty. We see it so often we buy into it while eating our popcorn we think it is reality. It isn’t.

Letter: Best by date products

Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Re Labour and Consumer division at Ministry of Internal Affairs. Does this still exist?

Letter: What is there to celebrate?

Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Thomas Tarurongo Wynne’s opinion piece in Saturday’s newspaper brings us all face to face with what some might say is the total failure of this society to embrace the Christianity that we are about to celebrate the 200th anniversary of (Ten years of abuse and no one knew? Cook Islands News, March 25).

Sharing soapmaking skills with fellow Cook Islanders

Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features, Go Local

Sophia Jensen-Johnstone loves challenges and always looks for new activities to venture into. Her latest craze is soapmaking – a skill she is now sharing with interested Cook Islanders.

Pride CI to host renowned LGBTQI+ rights activist

Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Pride Cook Islands is thrilled to announce that Phylesha Brown-Acton MNZM will be coming to the Cook Islands to help celebrate IDAHOBIT Day (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Lesbophobia and Transphobia) on May 17.

New Mauke MP ‘humbled’ to be part of Government

Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Independent MP Stephen Matapo, who is part of the Cook Islands Party led coalition government, is looking forward to getting Mauke on the move.

Let there be light

Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Technology

Solar lights have been installed at the Panama Catholic Cemetery.

AUKUS deal concern: PM raises caution over nuclear submarine project

Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics, Technology

Prime Minister Mark Brown has sounded a word of caution about the planned Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) nuclear submarine project.

Vaipae celebrates 200 years of ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia’

Monday 27 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

The village of Vaipae on Aitutaki yesterday rejoiced and celebrated their 200-year commemoration of “Te Arikianga o te Evangelia” to mark their historic acceptance of Christianity.