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Atiu rocket Roberts soars to Pacific Games record and another gold

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming

Cook Islands golden swimmer Wesley Roberts has shattered the Pacific Games 100-metre freestyle record for men, which was set in 2015.

Nightclub brawler fined $2250

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

One of 11 men involved in a brawl on Rarotonga has been convicted and fined more than $2000 for his part in the incident.

Kata: Electric cars

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands Rugby League Nines teams win medals at Pacific Games

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports

The Cook Islands rugby league 9s teams that were stranded in New Zealand and Fiji on their way to the Solomon Islands due to flight cancellations had their perseverance rewarded when they won medals at the Pacific Games, reports Losirene Lacanivalu in Honiara.

Developing football mentors

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The beautiful island of Atiu was abuzz with excitement as 17 enthusiastic participants gathered for a three-day Junior Coaching Course, delivered by Jess Ibrom, the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) national academy director, last week.

Letter: A rebuttal to ‘The last pooh bah’

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Re: Sir Gavin Donne, highly revered Chief of Justice and first Queen’s Representative of the Cook Islands. I write to record my disgust and repudiation about the article titled “The Last Pooh Bah” written by Thomas Wynne last Saturday, 18 November 2023.

Mangaia celebrates completion of major infrastructure upgrade

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands

A ceremony was held on Mangaia on Tuesday to commemorate the successful completion of a two-year programme of extensive infrastructure improvements and investments in the island’s people, writes Pam Steele on Mangaia.

Electric cars to go up for sale

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum

A number of cars bought by Cook Islands Government for $1.7 million, and used during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held earlier this month, will go up for sale next week.

Cook Islands prepares to host 20th Pacific Tuna Commission Meeting

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Following the successful hosting of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November, the Cook Islands is preparing to welcome hundreds of officials and observers to the region’s largest annual gathering of tuna fisheries negotiators.

‘Superpower’ students unleash their creativity in silent auction

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National

Vivid art pieces created by special needs “superpower” students at Nukutere College are set to go up in a two-day “silent” auction which starts today.

Conserve or be prosecuted: To Tatou Vai takes steps to address water scarcity

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Environment, Health, Local, National

Rarotonga’s water system agency, To Tatou Vai (TTV), has issued a warning that it has the authority to prosecute individuals for wasting water amidst concerns about declining levels at the island’s intakes.

Kata: Brawling

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Free West Papua campaigners convene for the inaugural meeting in Jayapura

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, West Papua

The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) is holding its first ever congress in Jayapura.

Letter: Some solutions to our criminal law problems

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, A follow up to my letter published in yesterday’s Cook Islands News.

Building the future of national talent

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) U13 Boys National Academy has officially commenced its journey this Monday at the CIFA Complex.

Sewing tells a story

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Local, National

Te Are Pa Metua, Rarotonga’s elderly centre for senior citizens, has acquired a valuable creative tool for its members - a brand new sewing machine.

Adviser sets out to dispel ‘myths’ about deep sea mining

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

A Cook Islands deep sea mining adviser says explosions, dynamite and digging are common misconceptions associated with the industry.

Connolly swims for first gold medal

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming

Lanihei Connolly has clinched her first gold medal after swimming to the finish line leaving Fiji with silver and Papua New Guinea with bronze.

Netball Cook Islands focused, ready for Pac Games

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Pacific Games, Sports

Netball Cook Islands are focused on overcoming any hurdles that may come their way as they turn their focus on the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.