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Court briefs

Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The Chief Justice, Patrick Keane is expected to sentence a man who has admitted to 47 charges of rape, indecent assault, and indecent acts.

Vibrant and joyous celebration

Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features

Gospel Day is a vibrant and joyful occasion that brings together the six Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Ekalesia on the island to celebrate the love and teachings of Christ, and yesterday’s 2024 celebration was just that.

New roadwork $5.9m budget for Nikao

Tuesday 29 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

Infrastructure Cook Islands has appropriated a budget of $5.9million for roadworks to be utilised mostly on improvement of the Nikao road in the current financial year, says the ministry’s secretary Elizabeth Wright-Koteka.

Kata: TAU incident

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Titikaveka and Puaikura lock horns in exciting match

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup Competition continues today with Titikaveka and Puaikura premier men and women football teams are expected to lock horns in a crucial match at the CIFA complex.

Cook Islands athletes prepare for NZ Secondary School Athletics Championships

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Athletics, Sports

A group of young athletes from the Cook Islands is gearing up to represent the nation at the New Zealand Secondary School Athletics Championships (NZSSAC) in December 2024.

When rugby was simply a way of life

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth, Memory Lane, Weekend

These reminiscences by local rugby stalwarts Amene Rangi and Bob Estall were assembled by staff reporter Melina Etches.

Ongoing water challenge ‘a big concern’ for fire brigade

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Local, National

Ongoing water supply shortages are a nightmare for firefighters like the Puaikura Fire Brigade.

Long serving firefighter finds joy in voluntary service

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

One of the longest-serving and oldest volunteers of the Puaikura Fire Brigade, Mathew Mataroa, who helped start the fire brigade over two decades ago, has no regrets about returning home to serve his people in firefighting battles.

Reuben Paterson – Finding Our Way

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Pearled skyscapes merge with an underwater world of hyper-vibrant corals ̶ a constant of constellations looking down on a changing world. The Man Who Lived Between Sunset and Moonrise, the new solo show by artist Reuben Paterson at Bergman Gallery, traverses the hours of stillness between dusk and dawn, a time when navigators make their way across the moana by a map of stars.

Elastic Island Adventures: Rarotonga author to visit in November

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features

Karen McMillan, author of the book Elastic Island Adventures: Rarotonga, will be in Rarotonga next month and her schedule includes visiting a school.

Te Ipukarea Society: Plastics problem impacting our health

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Te Ipukarea Society was recently represented by June Hosking at the 3 day Fiji National Symposium on Plastic Pollution Prevention, hosted by Fiji's Pacific Islands Climate Action Network. The symposium was supported by UN Trade & Development and UNDP. Following are her reflections.

Thomas Wynne: Do we have a healthy democracy?

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

If we were to give our democracy a scorecard out of ten, what would that number be, and what questions would we ask our government to help us determine that score? A healthy democracy is often characterised by robust institutions, active citizen participation, respect for human rights, and accountability. Thomas Wynne writes.

Report launched at deep ocean symposium

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

A new research report will be launched at the Deep Ocean Symposium taking place at USP on Thursday next week.

Vodafone bake sale for breast cancer awareness

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Vodafone Cook Islands decked out in a pink themed bake sale yesterday morning to support the Pink RibbonOctober Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Former Tau engineer backs Date on electrocution allegations

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National

Another former engineer for the power authority, Te Aponga Uira (TAU) who wished not to be identified due to the seriousness of the issue regarding the four TAU staff who were electrocuted, has supported the controversial allegations by electrical technician Hideki Date.

TAU under fire, defends actions

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National

Cook Islands’ power authority, Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has finally explained and provided an update on the electrocution incident which injured four of its staff in August. This comes after months of attempts by Cook Islands News to obtain a factual explanation and an update on the scandal.

Apii Avarua Celebrate Kia Orana Day

Saturday 26 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National

Apii Avarua yesterday celebrated their weekly Friday Kia Orana Day theme with a difference by celebrating the 2024 Cook Islands Games which closed last week.

Kata: TAU injuries

Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands ready for Fiji challenge

Friday 25 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands rugby league men’s and women’s teams will take on the Fijians in the 2024 Pacific Championships in Suva, Fiji, tonight (Cook Islands time).