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Netball calls for unity and community support to elevate the sport

Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

Cook Islands netball team finished fifth at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Pacific Games


‘Our people should be proud of our athletes’: Team Cook Islands falls short of 25-medal target at Pacific Games

Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

Unique displays of Cook Islands cultural practices were showcased at the 2023 Pacific Games, which concluded with the closing ceremony in Honiara, Solomon Islands, last night.

Pacific Games


Apii Takitumu honours dedicated teachers and academic achievers

Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Early Childhood Education (ECE) students from Titikaveka participated in the Apii Takitumu prize-giving event held on Thursday morning at the Revival Church in Matavera.

Education


Athletics expresses gratitude to hosts with stationery donation

Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

Athletics Cook Islands expressed their gratitude to their hosts at the 2023 Pacific Games, the St Nicholas College, by donating stationery supplies to the school in Honiara this week.

Pacific Games


Fishermen, environment group seek solutions to dwindling fish stocks

Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National

Dwindling fish numbers and the potential impact of deep sea mining on fish are among the issues in Cook Islands waters that fishermen and an environmental group want to see addressed at an upcoming meeting in Rarotonga between the Pacific’s fisheries ministries.

Local


CISNOC head’s remote work arrangement questioned

Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in

The Cook Islands Sport and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has this week admitted that its secretary-general, Owen Lewis, had been granted permission to undertake contract work overseas while receiving full pay, six months after stating he was on approved leave.


League teams’ success rooted in faith and determination

Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports

The Cook Islands Rugby League men’s and women’s teams’ experience at the Pacific Games will be cherished for years to come.

League


Beddoes: Mixed emotions after medal and illness setback

Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games, Sports

Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes had mixed emotions following his medal-winning performance at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Athletics


Athletics team clocks new personal bests, Beddoes claims bronze

Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Pacific Games, Sports

Cook Islands Middle Distance champion Alex Beddoes has a new personal best and has set a new Cook Islands record of 3:56.88 in the 1500 metres event at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Athletics


Oe Vaka juniors brave the waves

Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

In very testing conditions, local and Aotearoa New Zealand junior paddlers hit the water on Wednesday afternoon in the Vaka Eiva Junior 6km course which saw eight canoes head out from Avarua Harbour to the Club Raro buoy turnaround back towards the Avatiu Harbour, and back to the start.

Paddling


Letter: Radio ga ga

Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana, I am just an average PR enjoying my dinner and listening to my local station Cook Islands Radio. It is so frustrating to night after night, listen to the third replay of a music reel during 12 hours.

Letters to the Editor


Letter: Leaders need to pull fingers

Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It is so good to see that we have won medals from the swimming team at the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands.

Letters to the Editor


Age no barrier for 65-year-old Vaka Eiva competitor

Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Paddling, Sports, Weekend

A 65-year-old Hawaii-based woman who has returned to Rarotonga to compete in the Vaka Eiva for the first time in 13 years says she will be paddling “until I’m dead”.

Features


Takitumu Conservation launches management plan to intensify protection of endemic karekori

Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The Takitumu Conservation Area (TCA) Committee and National Environment Service have launched a management plan through to 2030.

Environment


Drink driver fell asleep, crashed into power pole

Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Court, National

An 18-year-old motorist was nearly three times the legal alcohol limit when he fell asleep behind the wheel and collided with a power pole in Rarotonga.

Court


Apii Takitumu dux: ‘Work hard’

Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The Apii Takitumu Primary School dux prize for the top 2023 academic student of the school this year was awarded to Vanessa Tua-Trood from Ngatangiia.

Education


Cook Islands joins global youth call for urgent action on global climate change

Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Young leaders from around the world are demanding action with the Cook Islands raising its voice in highlighting the real threat climate change poses for Pacific nations.

Economy


Sovereignty, authority and the highest expression of God’s love

Friday 1 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

I’ve been pondering again, the events that took place in the Garden of Eden and God’s plan and intention, revealed in verses 26 to 28 of the first chapter of Genesis; writes Pastor Paul Kauri of Arepua Church.

Church Talk


Netballers seek fifth place finish after bowing out of Pacific Games medal race

Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Pacific Games, Sports

Cook Islands netball team is out of contention for a medal at the Pacific Games after finishing third in their pool following losses to Tonga and Papua New Guinea in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Netball


Love conquers the waves : Couples team paddles to victory in Vaka Eiva Mixed Race

Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

Due to challenging swell and wind conditions, the highly anticipated Vaka Eiva Mixed Round Rarotonga change-over course was modified to a 30-kilometre race from Avarua Harbour to the Matavera point turnaround, extending out to Arorangi and back.

Paddling


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