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‘The talent is here’: Wynton Rufer

Monday 20 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

New Zealand football great Wynton Rufer is back on the island to run more grassroots coaching sessions to help develop the sport in the Cook Islands.

Football


Water authority acknowledges Japanese govt for new wheels

Monday 20 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

To Tatou Vai is set to receive six new vehicles to maintain Rarotonga’s water network which consists of 10 intakes accessed through fords and dirt roads.

Local


Vaka launch ‘a learning curve’

Sunday 19 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

A couple of the vaka launched last week under the Mana O Te Vaka project started sinking, and master carver Ta’unga Mike Tavioni BEM says he wasn’t surprised at the mishap.

Culture


Raising support for New Zealand cyclone victims

Sunday 19 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Former Speaker of Cook Islands Parliament Norman George has launched a public appeal to support victims and aid recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle damage in the Tairawhiti and Hawkes Bay regions of New Zealand.

Local


Stranded Pearl: Taking our films to the world: ‘It’s made for people in other parts of the world’

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, Local, National

The red carpet has been rolled out and rolled up as the work in promoting a Cook Islands made feature film overseas begins.

Entertainment


How Mangaians helped rescue Raro’s economy

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, In Depth, Memory Lane

At the beginning of the twentieth century migrants rescued Rarotonga’s population and economy, then in apparently ‘terminal’ decline. Within a few decades these migrants had become established Rarotongan families, traditional landowners and custodians of the culture. Is a similar process currently underway?

Features


Commitment of doctors recognised

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features

With a father who worked in health administration in the Cook Islands, it’s probably understandable Dr Te Ariki Faireka decided to study medicine.

Features


Daring to dream: Young women turn ‘side hustles’ into fulltime businesses

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Features, In Depth, Local, National, Weekend

Businesswoman Ana File-Heather who is the founder of the Taki Tahi ‘start-up’ project facilitated a free online business incubator ‘Dreambuilder’ course for Cook Islands women last week.

Business


Making a global ocean impact

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

The 5th International Marine Protected Areas Congress held in Vancouver Canada has provided an important global networking opportunity for nations to learn from one another about the challenges and success stories that come with establishing a Marine Protected Area (MPA). In addition, an important theme for this year’s congress has been a focus on indigenous leadership in ocean conservation.

Environment


Review: Stranded Pearl

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by John Woods | Published in Opinion

A critical review by Cook Islands News publisher/journalist John Woods. The new ‘Stranded Pearl’ feature movie was well received and mostly a hit with the VIP invite-only audience at its red carpet premiere in Rarotonga last Saturday.

Opinion


Cook Islands taste victory in Auckland

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Badminton, Sports

A team from the Cook Islands has entered the VICTOR Oceania Open Mixed Team Championships for the very first time. The three-day event held in Auckland started on Thursday (Cook Islands time).

Badminton


Tupapa Maraerenga FC strike first

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands side Tupapa Maraenga FC have made a superb start to the OFC Champions League Qualifying tournament in Samoa. They have beaten Tongan champions Veitongo FC 1-0 in the first match of the tournament played in searing heat at the Football Federation Samoa National Headquarters in Apia yesterday.

Football


Water authority acknowledges Japanese government for new wheels

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Board of To Tatou Vai (TTV), the authority managing, maintaining and operating the water supply network on Rarotonga, yesterday acknowledged the kind assistance of the Government of Japan for the donation of much needed vehicles “that will enormously assist with the management of the water network”.

Local


Security company boss in court for cannabis

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A high-profile businessman who operates a security company on Rarotonga has been arrested and charged with possession of cannabis leaves and utensils.

Court


Resort to host annual Te Mire Atu cultural composers competition

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Cultural Development will be presenting Te Mire Atu cultural composers competition for the first time at The Edgewater Resort and Spa on March 16.

Culture


What’s up at our borders? Cannabis confusion at the arrivals gate

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A bungle at the border formed the basis for a defence in which a visiting Kiwi couple with young children escaped cannabis importation and false declaration convictions this week.

Court


‘Unknown’ underdogs have high hopes

Friday 17 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Ilaoa & To’omata have flown under the radar but see themselves as dark horses for the OFC Champions League qualifying tournament starting in Apia, Samoa on Saturday (Samoa time).

Football


Environment Service invests in staff to develop technical capacity

Friday 17 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

National Environment Service (NES) has successfully enrolled three senior staff to take up online studies with the University of Newcastle, Australia.

Environment


‘Partition’ of Nukupure Park

Friday 17 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, This is sad for all the people of Ngati Tangiia and Rangiatea (Court application to determine the future of Nukupure Park, Cook Islands News, February 14, 2023). The biggest issues here is greed for dollars. There’s a lot of people that came through that club and they left their legacy behind in that […]

Letters to the Editor


Bears ready for Bulldogs

Friday 17 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Arorangi Bears are hoping for a winning start to their 2023 domestic rugby league 13s campaign when they host Titikaveka Bulldogs at Raemaru Park this afternoon at 5pm.

League


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