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Dreams fulfilled: Rarotonga students celebrate academic achievements

Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend

This week saw more school prizegiving ceremonies held across Rarotonga and the Pa Enua. Today, Cook Islands News presents the senior awards list for Apii Avarua, Apii Nikao, and Papaaroa Adventist School.

I still wake up thinking about it: Foster on All Blacks’ Rugby World Cup loss

Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, Rugby Union, Sports

The sting of the Rugby World Cup final loss, over a month ago, still lingers for former All Blacks coach Ian Foster as he embarks on the next chapter of his life. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.

Spreading festive cheer on Rarotonga

Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, Local, National

The Tropical Christmas Committee is pleased with the activities of the festive period which continues today with the Santa on Tour from 8.30am to 11.30am, starting at CITC Supermarket to the Punanga Nui Market and through town.

Virtues in Paradise: Love is the answer

Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

A friend of mine just flew overseas for Christmas. Before she even stepped on the plane, the family dynamics of mama drama were already flaring up amongst her adult children. Who got to pick her up at the airport? Who had the privilege to have her stay first? Longest?

Te Ipukarea Society 2023 highlights: Local engagement and international impact

Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

2023 has been a jam-packed year, with lots of local engagement, off island expeditions, and everyday work.

Thomas Wynne: Power reveals, not corrupts

Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

People often say that power corrupts and to this I disagree. Power does not corrupt a person, it merely exposes what lies in all our hearts, and simply gives it room, opportunity and permission, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

High cost of living and low wages leaves little bread left on the table

Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

With rising bread prices, a mother and grandmother have urged people struggling to make ends meet to utilise the readily available local root crops.

Crew praised for minimising cargo damage in Penrhyn delivery

Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Penrhyn residents have commended Cook Islands General Transport (CIGT) barge crew for ensuring their goods reached the island with minimal damages after storm-like weather had affected them this week.

Jury reaches verdict in Aitutaki cannabis case

Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A jury of nine women and two men have found an Aitutaki man guilty of supplying cannabis following a two-day trial on Rarotonga.

Shell-abration time: Rescued turtles ready to dive back into the wild

Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, National

Three green sea turtles which were surrendered to a Rarotonga eco-centre after failing to thrive while being kept as pets, have had their shells engraved in preparation for their release into the wild.

Government seeks more Ministers

Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Local, National, Parliament

The Cook Islands government is seeking to increase the number of Cabinet Ministers from six to eight through a proposed amendment to the Constitution, which will be tabled in Parliament next week.

Kata: Debts

Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Young ref makes international debut

Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Sixteen-year-old dynamic referee George George, hailing from the picturesque Cook Islands, has taken a giant leap onto the global arena, officiating the fiercely contested matches at the prestigious Western Springs U17 Youth Football Tournament in New Zealand.

Rarotonga’s first cathedral reopens as Monsignor Bernadin Castanie Centre

Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Bishop Paul Donoghue, the head of the Cook Islands Catholic Church, led a joyous celebration yesterday alongside members of the diocese as they marked the restoration of the country’s first cathedral.

Church talk: Journey with Jesus this festive season, let Him direct your path

Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

With 2023 closing in on us – it’s time once again to plan celebrations for the festive season, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa from the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Proud parents witness sons’ success at Apii Nikao prize giving

Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Apii Nikao held their junior prize-giving awards event yesterday morning, followed by the senior awards later in the evening.

Penrhyn residents still disappointed about lack of timely weather warning

Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Weather

Penrhyn Island executive officer Puna Vano remains disappointed at the lack of prior weather warning for the strong winds which damaged eight homes on the island.

Defendant denies supplying cannabis,

Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A jury of nine women and two men will decide if an Aitutaki man is guilty of supplying cannabis following a two-day trial on Rarotonga.

Cruise ship makes detour to Palmerston with medical supplies

Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

With the next cargo ship visit to Palmerston two months away, a passing cruise ship will be dropping off medical supplies to the island on its way to Tonga.

Mousing around town: Mickey and Minnie jingle all the way in Rarotonga

Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National

Disney’s beloved characters, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, brought cheer to the annual Tropical Christmas float parade yesterday, drawing a respectable crowd to the festive event.