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‘Future leaders’ visiting Rarotonga for weeklong course
Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National
Some of the top youth leaders from New Zealand, Australia and the Cook Islands are part of a week-long leadership course in Rarotonga.
Team Atiu wins Emo’anga Peu Tupuna Traditional Games
Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
Atiu/Enuamanu has done it again, winning the overall Traditional Games title by just two points. Atiu amassed 36 points to pip Mitiaro who trailed closely behind with 34 points.
Titikaveka seat recount returns same result
Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
A recount of the hotly-contested Titikaveka seat has returned an identical result to the final count of the 2022 general election.
‘Approved’ medicinal cannabis products yet to be imported: Williams
Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Although Te Marae Ora health ministry can import approved medicinal cannabis product from New Zealand, there has been no one medically diagnosed in the Cook Islands to use it.
‘Act in good faith’: Employers not obligated to pay holiday rates
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National
Queen’s Memorial holiday observed yesterday is not prescribed under the Public Holidays Act with Government ‘hoping that employers will act in good faith’.
Team Aitutaki ready to shine
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
Cook Islands athletes from overseas have started arriving to participate in the 2022 Cook Islands Games which started yesterday with the official ceremony.
Nukuroa youngsters eyeing gold
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
Team Nukuroa/Mitiaro selected Tereapii Akavi and Darius Allsworth, both aged 15, to carry the island’s flag at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Cook Islands Games last night at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Four stitches, three wins and two trophies
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands national men’s cricket team recently toured New Zealand and Vanuatu to participate in the East Asia Pacific Sub-regional qualifier in an attempt to qualify for the 2024 T20 World Cup to be played in the West Indies and USA. Team manager Rahul Patil gives us a first-hand report of all that happened on this historic tour.
Cook Islands chef heads to culinary celebration
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Food
Cook Islands chef Rangi Mitaera-Johnson will mix it with the best in the region for what looks to be celebration of food and community to help strengthen relationships between the Pacific and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Chantal’s drive: ‘It’s a matter of determination’
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features
A Cook Islands podcaster has branched out in an effort to connect the nation to dozens of countries.
Traditional canoes taking shape
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
In a bid to revive the art of traditional canoe building, Te Mana O te Vaka boat building and sailing project – a collaboration between the Cook Islands Voyaging Society (CIVS) and the Gallery Tavioni and Vananga – started last week.
‘Happy vibes’ at Apii Te Uki Ou gala day
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Apii Te Uki Ou gala was held on Thursday wrapping up the school’s enterprise curriculum.
CHURCH TALK: Life is too precious
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
I have attended so many funerals and saw grieving families and friends over their loved ones. It still raises the question: ‘What if there is no resurrection?’ Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua writes.
It’s time to clean up our act
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
International Coastal Cleanup Day is dedicated to raising awareness about the growing pollution on our beaches and in our environment. This year, Te Ipukarea Society ran a coastal cleanup which took place at the Social Centre, with over 300 Apii Nikao students and 20 students from Gisborne Girls’ High School, visiting from New Zealand.
Queen’s Memorial: ‘She will be well remembered’
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National
A large crowd attended the Memorial Service for Her Majesty, the late Queen Elizabeth II, at the National Auditorium yesterday morning.
‘Bold and unexpected’ moves from United States as Cook Islands sovereignty recognised
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The United States’ moves towards recognising the Cook Islands as a ‘sovereign state’ is a sign they are looking to refocus their approach to the Pacific Islands, a foreign policy commentator says.
Let the Cook Islands Games begin!
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
The National Stadium came alive with cheer, colour and culture for the opening ceremony of the Cook Islands Games 2022 last night.
Driver disqualified after crashing into police patrol bike
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A driver who crashed into a police Patrol Bike outside the Empire Cinema has been disqualified from driving for 12 months.
Driver pays more than $7000 in reparations after crash
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man who crashed into the back of someone’s vehicle near Palace Takeaways has paid more than $7000 to the vehicle owner in reparations.
Employers asked to act in ‘good faith’ as Queen’s Memorial confirmed not an official holiday
Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National
Queen’s Memorial holiday in the Cook Islands is not prescribed under the Public Holidays Act with Government “hoping that employers will act in good faith”.
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