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Pacific Games Council ‘not intending’ to take action against Cook Islands football

Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Pacific Games, Sports

The Pacific Games Council will not take any action against the Cook Islands Football Association for forfeiting its final matches at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Young paddlers showcase their skills

Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

Eager junior paddlers were thrilled to finally hit the water at Nikao Beach for the Vaka Eiva Junior Sprints yesterday, having missed their Saturday race due to unfavourable sea conditions.

Cook Islands highlights demographic transition at Asia-Pacific Population Conference

Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Tingika Elikana led the Cook Islands delegation to the 7th Asia and Pacific Population Conference held earlier this month.

Letter: Friday Night Christmas dinner and fundraiser

Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Not everyone goes out at night to boogie and brawl! The smarter ones, the older generation does it all in style! And it is not an all-out boozing party like the excuses some of our friends give not to attend. Most of us don’t drink! Alcohol and non-alcohol drinks are available.

Letter: ‘Keep shaking the tree, Thomas’

Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I agree with much of what Thomas Wynne has been writing in the Cook Islands News over the last three Saturdays with regard to re-examining the Albert Henry Case of 1978-79

Nukutere’s ‘superpower’ students raise $3505 through art auction

Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National

A special silent auction exhibition showcasing the artwork of Nukutere College’s remarkable ‘superpower’ students raised an impressive $3505.

Drink driver over five times legal alcohol limit fined $800, disqualified

Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National

A 34-year-old woman who collided with a fellow motorcyclist while trying to overtake a car was more than five times the legal alcohol limit.

Cook Islands bolster Solomon Islands’ biosecurity measures

Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National, Regional, Solomon Islands

Cook Islands biosecurity officers are in Honiara, Solomon Islands, to provide much-needed reinforcement to the local team due to a significant surge in arrivals for the Pacific Games.

Baby formula shortage spurs breastfeeding encouragement

Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, Local, National

A shortage of baby formula (milk) in the Cook Islands has prompted calls for mothers to prioritise and practice breastfeeding.

It’s a wrap for rats on Cook Islands atoll

Wednesday 29 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

A rat eradication operation has wrapped up on Cook Islands’ Palmerston Atoll (500km from Rarotonga), with the hope that introduced rats never return to menace the atoll’s community and ecosystems.

Kata: Crash

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

Netball in Paradise: A celebration of sports and tourism

Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball in Paradise 2023 marks its 10th year anniversary this year with over 200 players and supporters set to live it, love it and play netball in paradise between Saturday, December 2 to Thursday, December 7.

Team Cook Islands’ medal hopes dashed as top runner pulls out due to illness

Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games, Sports

Team Cook Islands’ chances of winning their first medals in athletics were dashed after the country’s top middle-distance runner pulled out of the 800-metre race due to illness on Sunday at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Losirene Lacanivalu reports from Honiara.

Men’s 7s aiming for redemption

Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Rugby Union, Sports

The Cook Islands 7s rugby teams are determined to return to the next Pacific Games better prepared to make an impact.

Cook Islands paddlers reign supreme

Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games, Paddling, Sports

Cook Islands paddlers dominated the V6 12-kilometre races on day two of the 2023 Vaka Eiva yesterday.

Hunter attends Pacific Public Service Commissioners meet in Wellington

Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter joined 18 other Pacific Island countries attending the Pacific Fono 2023 for Pacific Public Service Commissioners (PPSC) held in Wellington, New Zealand, earlier this month.

Letter: Quad bike accident

Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I am writing to you as a continuing returning tourist whose family have rewardingly participated in most tourist activities the island has to offer over approximately a 20-year period.

Letter: Wynne’s note omits key fact

Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I wish to comment briefly on “The Last of the Pooh-Bahs”, by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne, 18 November 2023, although I do not wish to relitigate the “fly-in voters” case.

Raro gears up for a Tropical Christmas

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

A new Santa in a brand-new outfit will be appearing in the annual Tropical Christmas in Raro programme which aims to bring joy to the faces of the children and light up the island for Christmas.

Cultural advisor urges action to save Cook Islands Māori language

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

Cook Islands Māori language and traditions are gradually disappearing and must be addressed to ensure the foundations and the knowledge of ‘who we are’ thrives for future generations, says Cook Islands cultural advisor, Tumu Korero, Raemaki Temaeva Karati.