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Virtues of paradise: What is love? The greatest virtue of all

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Love isn’t just a feeling. It’s much more. Love is a virtue, a state of being, a practice. Love is a choice. Of all the virtues named in the sacred scriptures of the world’s religions, love is at the heart of them all.

From darkness to redemption: A journey of transformation and faith

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth, Weekend

Mareta Angene Taana was a troubled young woman who has found solace in God, and is transforming her life and relationships. Unleashing the beast of darkness, she is now embracing the radiance of love and light, living with renewed hope.

Weatherman hopes to pave the way forward in meteorological service

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Weather

Director of the Cook Islands Meteorological Service, Arona Ngari, is encouraging Pacific Governments and donor partners to invest in the future of Meteorological Services to ensure communities continue to be protected from all hazards.

Cook Islands looking abroad to inspire a football revolution

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is looking to use a method more popular in the country’s national sport in order to improve the results and appeal of their men’s and women’s national teams.

Kata: Meat certification fee

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Brutal last race at Va’a World Champs

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

It was a ‘brutal race’ in the Open Men’s V6 24-kilometre race on the last day of the International Va’a Federation (IVF) World Paddling Distance Championships in Apia, Samoa yesterday.

Church Talk: Take heart, do not be afraid

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The Gospel that I preached on last Sunday was taken from Matthew 14:22-23: “And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid,” writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Letter: Fire dangers

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Thank you to the anonymous writer for raising the issues around electrical items being supplied in the Cook Islands.

Elvis fans to celebrate the ‘King of Rock and Roll’

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Elvis tribute artist Paul Lynch (Napa) has dusted off his attire and lost a few kilograms in preparation for the Elvis Presley Tribute event this Saturday.

Letter: Stop ripping off your workers

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Friday, August 4, was a Public Holiday for our 58th Constitution Day celebrations. Everyone was legally entitled to enjoy a day off as a legal Public Holiday.

Te Maeva Nui ō Aotearoa hits the stage next month

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Te Maeva Nui, the pinnacle of Cook Islands cultural performance, has been influential in fostering the cultural identity of Cook Islanders in Aotearoa New Zealand since 2019.

Fatal crash accused pleads ‘not guilty’

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

The motorbike driver who is accused of causing a fatal crash on June 10 this year, has pleaded not guilty.

Probation Services apologises, charges against man dropped

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

A man who had defended himself in the Criminal Court in Avarua a week ago had two counts of breach of probation charges against him withdrawn.

Court briefs August 17

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

Maiarii Kauvai has been remanded in custody until her sentencing on August 28.

Airport parking system out of order since mid-January

Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

The automated parking control system at the Rarotonga International Airport has been down since the start of the year, and Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) is uncertain when the service will resume.

Kata: Te Kukupa II

Thursday 17 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

‘Crouching Tiger’ grabs gold

Thursday 17 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports

Cook Islander Tiana Baker-Echegaray, nicknamed the ‘Crouching Tiger’, has emerged victorious at the Australian Amateur Boxing Championships, winning gold in the bantamweight division over the weekend.

Letter: Fire dangers

Thursday 17 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

A few well-known retailers are flaunting several laws by selling electrical items that have flaws.

Letter: ‘We’re not bold enough’

Thursday 17 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It’s been long pointed out to the Government that there is an existing legal framework to legalise both the importation and cultivation of medicinal cannabis under the Ministry of Health Act 2013 and the amended Drugs Act 2009 respectively.

Baby whales ‘thrown over the reef’ during migration due to warmer oceans

Thursday 17 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Environment, Features, National, Weekend

A whale scientist in the Cook Islands expects beached calves to become a more common occurrence as storms grow in intensity due to climate change. Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ Pacific reports.