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Church talk: Where have they taken the Lord?

Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The discovery of Jesus’ empty tomb by Mary Magdalene and others leads to confusion and a race for answers, but ultimately strengthens their faith through the women’s testimony and the risen Lord’s appearance to Mary, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of the Takamoa Theological College.

Te Ipukarea Society’s sustainable keyhole garden takes root

Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

After weeks of collecting material, a bit of lifting and digging, Te Ipukarea Society has finally started up their keyhole garden again ready to use for planting!

Thomas Wynne: Amazing Grace: How a hymn was born from a life redeemed

Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Amazing Grace, that saved a wretch like me – such an amazing grace to us all, is captured so beautifully in a song so many of us would have sung at one time in our lives, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Catholics remember Jesus’ sacrifice on Good Friday

Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

Catholics in Rarotonga observed Good Friday yesterday by praying the Stations of the Cross, mourning the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

House of Ariki and Maori King join forces for whale protection

Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

The House of Ariki and Aotearoa Maori King signed a declaration advocating for the legal personhood of whales and their protection.

Resort champions sustainability through coral planting initiative

Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Features, Go Local, National

A resort in Aitutaki is actively engaged in a coral planting initiative to restore and preserve the health of their lagoon’s marine ecosystem.

Fisheries revenue to double

Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands’ fisheries revenue is projected to double following the historic Tuna Treaty between the Pacific Island States and the United States reached this week.

Resort leads the way for Earth Hour

Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend

Several businesses and households across Rarotonga participated in Earth Hour on Saturday by turning off their lights for an hour.

Letter: Responsible ownership, not bans!

Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am struggling to comprehend the rationale behind the recent list of prohibited dog breeds released to the public by the Police department.

Contenders clash for title

Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League season unveils its contenders, with each team eyeing the coveted title with fierce determination.

Kata: Dog attack

Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Aussie artist reconnects with Cook Islands roots

Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

A Cook Islands Australian female artist is learning first-hand about Cook Islands cultural practices while working with one of the country’s cultural icons.

Repeat offender gets probation sentence for stealing lemons

Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A repeat offender received a 12-month probation sentence with community service for stealing lemons and failing to report to the police station.

Parliament upskills government agencies on Cabinet submissions

Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament

Cook Islands Parliament hosted a one-day training for government agencies boosting their knowledge on how they can produce high-quality Cabinet submissions.

Rarotonga families sprout new skills at vegetable planting workshop

Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National

Families were delighted to take home a large number of pinapi (bok choy) seedling plants from the Ministry of Agriculture vegetable planting workshop initiated by the Cook Islands Child Welfare Association (CICWA).

Aitutaki suspect in Cook Islands cyberbullying probe

Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National, Technology

Cook Islands police are investigating complaints of cyberbullying targeting teenagers and are seeking legal advice as their laws don’t explicitly address cyberbullying.

Kata: Petrol

Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Touch finals set for Easter Monday

Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Three finalists have been confirmed for next week’s Cook Islands Touch Association Open Competition showdown.

Apii Avarua and Nukutere College crowned champions in CIFA Schools Competition

Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

Apii Avarua and Nukutere College were crowned the champions in the annual Cook Islands Football Association schools competition for students in year 7 and 8.