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Virtues in Paradise: Too blessed to be stressed

Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Here in Paradise, we have an abundance of Tall Poppy Syndrome. This happens when someone has a reputation for being responsible, knowledgeable, and helpful and ends up overextended, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Nuku Day brings joy to attendees

Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features

More than 600 members from the six Ekalesia of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) on Rarotonga came together on Nuku Day (Gospel Day) celebrations to commemorate and celebrate the arrival of Christianity.

Uproar: A heart-warming, heart-wrenching coming-of-age story

Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Entertainment, Features

As the credits rolled on the Cook Islands premiere of New Zealand feature film Uproar on Tuesday night, a packed Empire Theatre erupted in applause.

Community comes forward to dispose of ‘legacy waste’

Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The initial phase of the “Titā ki te Titā kore Project – Legacy Waste Collection” throughout Rarotonga completed successfully this month.

Thomas Wynne: Beyond disagreement: A plea for peace and justice

Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

How do we disagree, without becoming disagreeable, or when our disagreement is as James Baldwin said, rooted in another’s oppression or the denial of another’s humanity or right to exist, even find a place to agree? Thomas Tarurongo Wynne writes.

Letter: A matter of life and death …

Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The writer’s home is located close enough by the Sheraton that most errands or travel requires driving past the hotel on the way, and again on the way back.

Letter: Old Sheraton – family or title land?

Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I have been following the news regarding the Main Road diversion being insisted upon by Pa Ariki and her lawyers, as well as her latest developer. It has been heartwarming to see the public of Rarotonga rise up and oppose a road diversion that is not in the public interest.

Te Ipukarea Society: Sustainable alternatives to deep-sea mining for battery production

Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

In the quest for a more sustainable future, the world is increasingly recognising the importance of transitioning to renewable energy sources and electric vehicles.

JP adjourns sentencing of domestic violence accused

Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Justice of Peace Georgina Keenan-Williams adjourned the sentencing of a domestic violence accused to December 19, saying that an assault on a woman is taken seriously in the Cook Islands.

A century of grace: Whitta credits God for her long life

Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

One of the Cook Islands oldest living persons says there is no secret to long life, other than the ‘Amazing Grace of God’.

Whitta’s 100th birthday a Royal affair

Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend

As a delightful surprise during her 100th birthday party on Wednesday, October 25, Tepaeru Whitta nee Araitia was presented with a special birthday card from both King Charles III and the Governor General of New Zealand, courtesy of the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters.

Cook Islands News lodges complaint with Parliamentary Services

Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Parliament

The Office of the Ombudsman has advised the Cook Islands News to lodge a complaint with Parliamentary Services, advising them of concerns in relation to the release of the MPs travel costs between July 1 to September 30, 2023.

Breakdown of MP travel spending: PM, Opposition leader at the top

Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Politics

A breakdown of the spending figures shows the event attended, departure and arrival dates, airfare costs, accommodation costs, meals/incidentals, additional allowances and totals for each of the 14 MPs, for the period July 1 to September 30, 2023.

Te Kukupa II returning home after maintenance

Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Maintenance work on Te Kukupa II is complete, and the Cook Islands maritime patrol vessel is on its way home.

Piho’s turtle bubble photo makes a splash in New Zealand

Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features

Award winning Cook Islands photographer Charlotte Piho has been recognised again for her stunning wildlife photography.

Kata: Gaza

Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks secure biggest winning margin

Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

After successive defeats, the Cook Islands netball team bounced back to beat Canada on day four of the Mirxes Nations Cup in Singapore this week.

Church Talk: Jesus, our anchor of hope

Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

In a world facing uncertain times, people are looking for answers. They are seeking for hope now more than ever, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Letter: Government not seeking a loan

Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Your article of Monday 23rd October entitled – Cook Islands seeks US loan to develop seabed mineral sector – reports that the Cook Islands is seeking a loan from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the implication being that government is seeking a loan to develop the seabed mineral sector.

Letter: Cook Islands is ‘not independent’

Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Prime Minister Mark Brown’s overseas travel busy visiting various countries and signing agreements is bridging international relations as head of the Pacific Islands Forum countries and the Cook Islands. At the same time the PM is trying to tap into foreign aid funds for development.