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Ngāti Maoate tribe honours Samoan heritage with land gift

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The Ngāti Maoate tribe, who have close blood ties to the Mata’afa line of Samoa, have gifted land to the Samoan community on Rarotonga.

Koutu Nui calls for systematic review of Cook Islands land law

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Koutu Nui, a group of sub chiefs, has presented its submission to the Parliamentary Select Committee considering two amendments to the Cook Islands Act 1915, proposed by Opposition Leader Tina Browne.

Security beefed up: Four more charged in Rarotonga nightclub brawl

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Four more men have been arrested, charged and appeared in court facing fighting offences following a brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub last week.

MV Lady Moana fire investigation underway: Ministry of Transport

Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

An investigation into the fire that broke out onboard cargo vessel MV Lady Moana about 60 nautical miles off Penrhyn over a week ago is underway, says the Ministry of Transport.

Avatiu FC reign supreme in women’s football, claiming first-ever championship title

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

In a rescheduled round 15 match between Avatiu FC and Matavera-Ngatangiia FC this Monday, the women’s teams faced off in a fight for the esteemed Islander Hotel Women's Championship title. The game, which was initially planned for Thursday, had to be brought forward due to the national women’s team leaving for Solomon Islands to participate in the Pacific Games.

MMA mania hits Rarotonga: Ultimate Rage Fight Night promises thrilling encounters

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Mixed martial arts (MMA) fans are in for a thrilling treat with the Cook Islands 682 Ultimate Rage Fight Night – an adrenaline-fueled display of combat sports – set to take place this Friday in Rarotonga.

Family appeals for help in locating missing teen

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

The family of a 15-year-old Arorangi boy who has been missing for a week is pleading for support from the community to bring him back home safely.

Letters: Communication breakdown

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Is it too difficult for national federations/CISNOC (Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee) to name teams/managers/coaches/entertainers etc who are representing the country at this month’s Pacific Games in Solomon Islands?

Pet Talk: ‘Big shoes to fill … but those shoes aren’t mine’

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Mark Twain had the dubious pleasure of seeing his own obituary printed in the paper and over the last week I have had a similar feeling. While far from being an obituary, a Facebook post about me leaving has attracted heaps of comments, writes Dr Michael Baer, the outgoing Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.

Dedicated to their faith: Rasmussen and Jessie ordained as CICC Reverends

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features

Driven by their unwavering faith and a calling from God, Saungaki Rasmussen and James Jessie were ordained as Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Reverends (Orometuas) earlier this month.

Cook Islands League Nines teams scramble for alternative travel arrangements after cancelled flight

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports

The Cook Islands rugby league Nines teams were left stranded in Auckland yesterday after their scheduled flight to Nadi, Fiji, was cancelled due to Tropical Cyclone Mal.

Police make eighth arrest in nightclub brawl case

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, National

Police have made another arrest in connection with last week’s brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub, as an online petition questioning the bail conditions of co-accused continues to gain traction.

Climate change a major threat to children’s rights in Pacific region: UNCRC

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) are returning to the Pacific Island Countries to take stock of their efforts to advance children’s rights.

Suwarrow guardians return to Rarotonga after six-month mission

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

After six months away to carry out necessary monitoring of sailing vessels to the Cook Islands Suwarrow National Park, veteran park ranger Harry Papa’i and assistant park ranger Maarateina Vakapora have safely returned home to Rarotonga on MV Lady Moana.

Kata: Pac Games

Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Football results show determination as Round 14 comes to an end

Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

As the excitement of Round 14 of the local football league came to an end, fans witnessed some amazing matches across all age categories.

Wet weather doesn’t dampen BMX spirits

Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Cycling, Sports

Rain didn’t deter dozens of burgeoning BMX enthusiasts who converged on The Rock Bike Park in Ngatangiia for the inaugural Cook Islands Pump Track Nationals.

Rabuka humbled by support from Fijian diaspora in Cook Islands

Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Regional

Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka was humbled by the support he received from Fijians residing and working in Rarotonga and Aitutaki during his weeklong visit for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting last week.

Letter:Israel-Hamas war

Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

We condemn what the Hamas did to the Israeli civilians on the 7th of last month.

Letters: Original EIA for Vaimaanga road diversion outdated and irrelevant

Tuesday 14 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in

Dear Editor, Mr. Tim Arnold’s response to concerns around the redirection of the road around the so-called Sheraton site in Wednesday’s paper (Lawyer warns against interference, Sheraton road relocation approval stands: Arnold, Cook Islands News, November 8) comes across as heavy handed. From what I’ve read and heard, the facts of the matter would appear to be: