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Reason for the season
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Jesus Christ, as we fellow Christians would often address or refer to as the reason for the season, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church of the Cook Islands.
Tropical Christmas Santa parade postponed
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Christmas has briefly been postponed, well at least the Tropical Christmas Santa Parade on Rarotonga, as persistent rain continues to pound the island.
CICA conducts AGM, local comp heats up
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
The annual general meeting for the Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) at the Pukapuka hostel on December 7 was extremely well attended with 64 representatives from almost all the local clubs present on the night, including the president of Aitutaki cricket Daniel Mataiti.
Touch teams urged to register for 2023 Beach Games
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association is urging interested teams to register for Beach Touch competition at the upcoming Beach Games to be held from January 6-21, 2023.
A career in tuna fisheries
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, Education, National
Cook Islander Dr Lara Manarangi-Trott has dedicated her career to fisheries and holds one of the top jobs at the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC). She talks to Cook Islands News journalist Caleb Fotheringham at the recently concluded Commission summit in Vietnam.
LETTER TO EDITOR: Educate yourself about cannabis use
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Although every part of the marijuana plant can be used, it’s primarily the buds that are cured and used in which way you prefer. I stand with legalisation, but I feel that education is so very important in order to prevent abuse of the plant.
Deputy High Commissioner takes charge
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics
Considerations towards the new Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand are presently with Cabinet, says Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration.
Retro revival on high rotation for one last spin
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Big hair, ripped jeans and fluoros are back as Rarotonga braces itself for another dose of nostalgia before the sun sets on 2022.
Santa Parade to be held today
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Christmas is creeping around the corner so bring the kids into town this afternoon for the Tropical Christmas Santa Parade through town starting from the Constitution Park at 4.30pm.
Reported crime drops
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local, National
While cops are anticipating a busy end of year season with crashes, domestic violence, theft and burglary adding pressure to frontline police, latest figures show reported crime is projected to be lower than pre Covid-19 years.
Distribution model ‘flawed’: Supplier
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The manager of one of Rarotonga’s two domestic fuel suppliers has apologised for a lack of petrol across the island, but feels the current distribution model is ‘flawed’.
Cooks courts clogged with unpaid fines
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Cook Islands courtrooms are continuing to be clogged with climbing numbers of people who haven’t paid their fines.
Climate change issues dominate bilateral talks
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National, Politics
The United States (U.S.) Diplomatic Envoy to New Zealand Thomas Udall’s visit to the Cook Islands is his first significant bilateral engagement with the nation.
Building resilient, inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems in the Pacific
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands experiences in response to Covid-19 and the global impacts of food, feed, fuel, fertiliser and finance were among the things presented by the country reps at the Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Solutions Conference in Samoa.
‘We have earned our NZ citizenship’
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Why do we live in a situation where our closest constitutional partner says no, it will cost you our deepest part of connection, and a no when balanced against the threat of losing our New Zealand citizenship (when bidding for UN membership).
Stage set for Christmas in the Park
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
Rain, hail or shine, the annual Rotaract Christmas in the Park event tonight will go ahead as planned.
Raro runs out of petrol
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The next confirmed shipment of petrol is due to arrive in Rarotonga on Sunday, as providers struggle with lack of supply.
Recidivist offender ‘returned to Tonga’
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in
A joint effort between government and nongovernment entities has seen the return to Tonga of a recidivist offender.
Juniors to get the ball rolling as football finals begin
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
It’s the last week of the 2022 Rarotonga football season and the grassroots will be setting the bar for the finale at CIFA Complex in Matavera this afternoon.
Dog desexing receives cash boost
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A major animal desexing programme is among the recipients of a special community awards fund.
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