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Nationals culminate with 36km race

Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

More paddlers from around the world should participate in the Cook Islands Canoeing Association’s Round Raro V6 36km race, says New Zealand-based Cook Islands paddler Teremoana Tere

Paddling


Sydney flights on the horizon

Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism

Cook Islands tourism sector is set to receive a timely boost with the return of direct flights to and from Australia.

Business


Legal recreational drug of choice

Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Perhaps you have a young cub reporter on staff who could work his or her way through the last five or so years of Cook Islands News and come up with a rough estimate of the percentage of newsprint reporting on the downside of our national acceptance of alcohol as our legal recreational drug of choice

Letters to the Editor


Security measures a must, warn Police

Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Security measures are a must as the festive season draws near and break-ins are likely to increase.

Crime


Feel the music, dance and let your body tell the story

Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National

It is all about moving and feeling the music and the song, says Lady-Joe TangataTerekia. Known to many as LJ, the mother of 11 visited Rarotonga to empower women and encourage them to accept who they are through her Hulanesian Fitness programme.

Health


Cook Islands and China to mark 25 years co-operation

Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics

Ambassador for the People’s Republic of China to New Zealand and the Cook Islands, Wang Xiaolong, will visit Rarotonga this week to celebrate the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

National


Winners are grinners: Intense battle in final Oe Vaka Nationals race

Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

It was a tit for tat battle until the last 5-kilometre when Pinuela Boys led by Cook Islander Teremoana Tere pulled ahead to win the Oe Vaka Nationals’ Round Rarotonga V6 36km Relay Race on Saturday.

Paddling


‘Fighting for what is right, writing to make things right’

Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

Good people who see bad things and say nothing are as bad as the bad people doing them. We need people to stand up and say ‘The emperor is wearing no clothes’, writes Ruta Mave.

Opinion


Tupapa, Puaikura claim football titles

Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga emerged on top in a fierce battle against Nikao Sokattak for the Round Cup trophy at CIFA Complex on Saturday.

Football


Cook Islander crowned Aussie boxing champ

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports

For Cook Islander Tiana Baker-Echegaray, boxing has been one of her hardest challenges. She is now the Australian Boxing 54kg Bantamweight Champion, winning the title last week in Adelaide, Australia.

Boxing


Final fight for Championships

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga FC will host Nikao Sokattak in the final round of the Rarotonga Football season at CIFA Complex this afternoon.

Football


Graduates prove age is no barrier to learning

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, National

One hundred and thirteen (113) graduates walked across the stage to receive their certificates in the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute graduation at the National Auditorium on Friday.

Education


Small school with big heart

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The sweet voice of Elijah Nootai singing the National Anthem with such passion and pride rang soundly at the Nukutere College prizegiving ceremony on Friday.

Education


Tivaivai treasures on display in Mangaia

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Go Local

A magnificent display of newly made tivaivai was held on Mangaia recently, organised by the women’s group (vainetini) from the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC), Oneroa. By Pamela Steele.

Features


Punanga Nui Market turns 30

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local

It’s been 30 years since vendors gathered to sell their tasty homemade goods, produce, and locally-made wares at what is now popularly known as the Punanga Nui Market. Auntie Mii Upu, aka Mrs Q, was there in 1992 and can be still found at the Avarua site, five days a week, selling her own brand of crafted materials.

Features


Making her voice heard

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend

Teherenui Koteka wants Cook Islands and Pasifika people to survive and thrive in the topsy-turvy world of creative arts both here and abroad. The playwright talks to senior journalist Matthew Littlewood about her latest work and her aspirations for the future.

Features


Fish harvest strategy ‘removes politics and focuses on science’

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown claims the country is part of the best-managed tuna fishery in the world, but Glen Holmes from Pew Research’s international fisheries programme says this would be true if a harvest strategy is implemented.

Environment


Why we need a moratorium on deep seabed mining

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion

Do we have to trash the ocean to save our climate? No, we do not. New analysis shows how technological innovation and circular economy models can meet the demand for minerals without deep seabed mining.

Opinion


LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Time to review electricity rates?

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

TAU (Te Aponga Uira) were quick to respond to fuel increases by increasing their electricity rates across the board.

Letters to the Editor


LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Making up law as they go?

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, In 2020, Te Marae Ora, through the Director of Clinical Services put out a release that stated “There are no laid down import regulations for methadone”. Methadone is a Class B controlled drug in the Narcotics and Misuse of Drugs Act 2004.

Letters to the Editor


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