Promoted
Te Tupu reigns supreme
Saturday 30 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
The celebrated 2024 Cook Islands Canoeing Association Vaka Eiva concluded yesterday with the Round Rarotonga Relay V6 open men and women’s oe vaka races, showcasing the endurance and skills of the paddlers, and uniting local talent and international teams.
Juniors impress in marathon races
Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
The Cook Islands Canoeing Association Vaka Eiva junior paddlers hit the lagoon again in Muri for the marathon two-kilometre and six-kilometre V6 races yesterday.
Church Talk: Blessings or curses -Akameitakianga me e Taumaa Iki Tataki Tai
Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
All God’s promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ: “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance … Kare ua te Atu I akaroaroa I Tana I tuatua maira, mei ta tetai pae e karanga ra e, e akaroaroa; e akakoromaki maata ra Tona ia tatou, kare rava I anoano e kia mate atu tetai, kia rauka katoatoa ra te tataraara” – 2 Peter 3:9.
Letter: Enforcement of law
Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Recently in the middle of town, not far at all from the Police station, a young motorbike rider, black hoodie overhead, white helmet on top of that, not speeding, and helmet just flew off, strap dangling.
Letter: Give the owners the land back
Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) wants to move Blackrock Preschool, “to prioritise the development of sporting codes”. May this writer humbly suggest that CIIC in the first instance prioritise Cook Islands landowner rights?
Letter: ‘Shameless racism and Islamophobia’
Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Recently, there has been substantial discourse over the one and only mosque established in the Cook Islands.
Legacy lives on: Tekeu honoured with ancestral Mataiapo title
Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, National, Weekend
Fifty-six years after his late father held the title, Tekeu Maki Tekeu, 68, was yesterday invested with the Ta Mataiapo title of Matavera.
Water cartage on the rise as residents battle low pressure
Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
The much-needed rain yesterday is expected to bring some relief to Rarotonga residents residing on higher grounds who continue to battle low or no water pressure.
Kavera crash accused on strict bail conditions
Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, National
A man facing multiple charges following a major crash in Kavera on Sunday evening has been remanded on bail under four strict conditions by the Criminal Court.
Cook Islands pledges support for women’s empowerment and gender equality
Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands delegation led by Internal Affairs Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown “actively” participated in the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 19–21.
Serving success: Teen’s late-night grind for tennis trip
Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Business, National
A 14-year-old aspiring professional tennis player from Tupapa has turned to late-night hustle and creativity to raise funds for a significant milestone in his sporting journey.
Controversy over water bills- Tourism Industry Council calls for ‘dry run’
Friday 29 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National, Tourism
The Tourism Industry Council has suggested that the first water bill issued this month be treated as a ‘dry run’ due to concerns about the fairness and transparency of the new water billing system.
Local crews dominate Vaka Eiva V6 Mixed Relay races
Thursday 28 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
The good conditions of the ocean blue made for good racing around Rarotonga for the Vaka Eiva V6 Mixed Relay Round Raro oe vaka races.
300+ netters ready for action packed Netball in Paradise
Thursday 28 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
More than 300 netball players from 33 teams will take to the Multi Sports Arena double courts in Nikao for the week long 2024 BSP Netball in Paradise tournament starting on Saturday, November 30.
Mangaia Science Expo: Island students explore ‘Beyond the Sky’
Thursday 28 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
Mangaia School students and island residents are being treated to a rare opportunity to participate in a science expo titled “Te Rangi Atea – Beyond the Sky,” held on the island this week.
Letter: Religion
Thursday 28 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Readers of the Cook Islands News were treated yesterday to a front page with a Minister of the Crown telling the world, and our potential visitors, that one of the most prominent religions on earth are breaking our laws while on the second page we see a parade of people marching on the main road celebrating the Confirmation of youngsters that have been indoctrinated from infancy into that other prominent religion.
Letter: Religious Act ‘an embarrassment’
Thursday 28 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Despite the excellent letter by Heinz Matysik of Matysik & Marshall P.C. in your paper questioning whether the Religious Restrictions Act 1975 was enforceable Minister (Vaine) Mokoroa was reported in the lead article of your newspaper on 27 November, 2024 as saying that Muslims “should not be operating” because they are not registered with him as Minister of Justice.
Call the expert: Specialist shares expertise on tiling solutions
Thursday 28 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Business, National
For over eight years, Nick Reeves has been providing specialised tiling, waterproofing, and adhesive solutions in the Cook Islands.
Bikers to rally for White Ribbon
Thursday 28 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands will mark the 30th anniversary of the White Ribbon Campaign this Friday with a motorbike rally.
Browne challenges Religious Restrictions Act, proposes ‘immediate comprehensive review’
Thursday 28 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The comments from the Minister for Justice concerning the registration of religious organisations in the Cook Islands warrant careful legal, constitutional, and human rights consideration, says the Leader of the Opposition.
