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Church Talk: Christmas celebrates God’s love

Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Christmas is more than just a holiday or tradition. At its heart, Christmas is about love; the love that our Heavenly Father has for all of us, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Green light for relief : Parliament passes medicinal cannabis import bill

Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Parliament

Cook Islanders who require medicinal cannabis for their health’s wellbeing can now import or bring the item into the country, provided the product is being prescribed by an overseas medical practitioner.

Small school, big dreams: Rutaki celebrates success at annual awards

Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Apii Rutaki, the small school with a big heart out in the west, celebrated their school prize giving day with a vibrant occasion and a huge turnout of parents and family on Thursday.

Statistics attachment boosts Maritime’s data management

Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

The Maritime Safety Authority databases will now be managed and used more effectively, thanks to upskilling attachment training within government agencies.

Browne struggles to get answers over $640,000 vessel charter

Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Parliament

Opposition leader and Rakahanga MP Tina Browne has made little progress over the course of two days, in trying to get answers from Pukapuka MP Tingika Elikana about a $640,000 charter vessel which left Rarotonga on Wednesday bound for Pukapuka.

Parliament sets 42 sitting days for 2024 session

Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament

Cook Islands Parliament approved 42 sitting days for 2024 yesterday, having managed to meet just over half the number of days allocated for 2023.

Former bank employee admits to stealing $125,000

Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A woman has admitted to stealing $125,000 over a five-year period from Bank South Pacific (BSP) on Rarotonga – entering guilty pleas to eight charges of theft as a servant.

Christmas in the Park spreads joy

Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Local, National

Festive spirit and joy took over the National Auditorium last night as Leilani Sadaraka, along with her daughters Vaihere and Hinania, and niece Hereata, joined the crowd at the annual Rotaract Christmas in the Park event.

Kata: Cannabis reform

Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tereora College and CIFA forge community spirit through football

Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tereora College, in conjunction with the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA), orchestrated a football festival of epic proportions this week.

Competitive and social touch rugby beckons on Boxing Day

Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands Touch Association has confirmed that its annual Vodafone Boxing Day Mixed Touch Rugby Tournament will be held on December 26 at the Ngatangiia field.

Piakura ready to put his best foot forward

Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

Rising Broncos forward Brendan Piakura has insisted there are no sure bets when it comes to starting positions, as he puts his ‘best foot forward’ to fill the shoes left by now former Bronco and Queensland hardman Kurt Capewell, during a sweltering start to preseason.

Tourism, infrastructure development will continue to drive growth: ADB

Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is urging Pacific governments to improve the processes through which they fund their operations which it says is instrumental for economic recovery and resilience.

Pacific campaigners not happy with COP28 deal

Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Pacific climate leaders have criticised the new COP28 deal, released overnight after marathon negotiations.

Tereora students gain valuable work experience

Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

April Mana, the Cook Islands Trading Corporation Ltd (CITC) training manager, is passionate about empowering youth, particularly school leavers, to find employment in the country.

Taane returns with ‘One Man Band’ show

Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

One of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most beloved musicians, Tiki Taane, is finally back in Rarotonga and ready to take the stage at Trios Garden Bar this Friday (tomorrow).

Letter: Govt should learn to work and live within its means

Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Regarding the Constitutional Amendments Bills presented in Parliament yesterday, all other amendments are fine except increasing the number of Cabinet Ministers from six to eight.

Rarotonga’s annual Christmas at the Park on tonight

Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Entertainment, Features, Local, National

School pupils will be bolstering volunteer numbers at Rarotonga’s annual Christmas at the Park this year as the island community comes together to support the more than $7000 event.