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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cook Islands elected to two key UNESCO committees
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands was elected to two key committees during the 42nd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) this month.
Letter: Rarotonga’s Death toll: Is it statistically abnormal?
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I once again find myself having the blessed good fortune to spend multiple weeks in wonderful Rarotonga.
Cook Islands welcomes NZ’s coalition government
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Government has congratulated New Zealand’s newly sworn-in government and expressed its eagerness to engage with them in the new year.
Cook Islands receives IMO support for maritime efficiency
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands is receiving support from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to “achieve the most efficient maritime transport as possible”.
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