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Tupapa U18s make clean sweep in Kia Orana Youth Football Tournament

Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Kia Orana Youth Football Tournament came to an end on Saturday with Tupapa Maraerenga making a clean sweep in the under-18 division, winning both the men’s and women’s titles, at CIFA Complex in Matavera.

Football


Iro to help prepare Pacific Games squad

Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands rugby league head coach Tony Iro will assist the Pacific Games coach Clive Nicholas with their train on squad at 5pm today at Aretere Park in Avatiu.

League


RUTA MAVE: Pride and prejudice in our sporting community

Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

Pride and prejudice exist in our sporting community where we have little pride and too much prejudice, writes Ruta Mave.

Opinion


Cook Islands joins High Ambition Coalition to end plastic pollution

Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

“We have joined the High Ambition Coalition to end plastic pollution. This coalition sets an ambitious target to reverse and end plastic pollution by 2040,” says National Environment Service (NES) director Halatoa Fua.

Environment


Comeback kings: Defending champions Panthers stun Eels to book final spot

Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are through to the premier men’s final after a hard-fought win against Avatiu Nikao Eels in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition playoff at Aretere Park on Saturday.

League


LETTER: Progress or new problem?

Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The newly constructed sidewalk fronting Trader Jacks is perplexing. Previous to this construction, the open access to the Avarua Wharf from across the street next to the Ministry of Justice where the canoes are stored was seamless.

Letters to the Editor

Promoting digital banking services

Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology

ANZ is encouraging people to use their digital banking services, and will be significantly reducing their online fees for international transactions.

National


Rape accused vacates pleas and seeks review of charges

Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man with a long criminal history, charged with multiple offences including rape and indecent assault, has vacated earlier pleas and asked for disclosure on the charges he is facing.

Court


Local employers left in limbo as foreign workers leave in droves

Monday 1 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Loss of foreign workers to New Zealand post Covid-19 pandemic has become a major issue for local businesses who are struggling to fill the void left by these workers, most of whom are leaving the country without proper notice.

Economy


Te Hokianga o Ngāti Tūmatauenga ki Rarotonga II for ANZAC

Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Weekend

Hundreds of Ngāti Tūmatauenga (The Tribe of the God of War) members – the Aotearoa New Zealand Army veterans and current officers – have reunited in Rarotonga for Te Hokianga o Ngāti ki Rarotonga II reunion and paid tribute to the fallen Anzac soldiers at this week’s Dawn Service.

Art


Trailblazer’s journey to the ‘Red Diamond’

Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Sergeant Suzanne “Sue” Gingles visited Rarotonga representing the New Zealand Remembrance Army at the unveiling of the “plaque of gratitude” for Anzac World War I heroine Ettie Rout.

Features


Court news

Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A woman facing a theft as a servant charge has been excused from appearing in court.

Court


Former cop enters guilty plea to money laundering in $118,000 deception case

Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A former police officer has pleaded guilty to money laundering in a case involving $118,000 of New Zealand Ministry of Social Development (MSD) funds.

Court


Cook Islands flagged yacht in shootout off Yemen coast

Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, National

Maritime Cook Islands has been made aware that a Cook Islands-flagged Yacht was involved in an incident that led to the death of a Yemeni Coast Guard.

Crime


Teams set to battle for trophies in Kia Orana Youth Festival

Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The finals for the Kia Orana Youth Festival will take place today at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.

Football


Touch holds referees training

Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The Cook Islands Touch Association is hoping to lift the standards of refereeing through a workshop being conducted for referees by top Touch New Zealand Touch referees coach Adrian Purnell.

Sports


A dazzling night of dance and spectacular costumes

Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

The Junior and Intermediate performers who hit the stage at the annual Tauranga Vananga Te Mire Ura cultural dance competition on Thursday night, thrilled the large audience with their dazzling choreography and spectacular costumes.

Art


Top four battle in league

Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Close and exciting battles are expected in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition playoffs when the top four premier men’s teams clash at Aretere Park in Avatiu this afternoon.

Rugby league


Youth Games: A fun learning experience

Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports

It has been a week of fun and learning new sport techniques at the National Indoor Arena as Rarotonga youth came together to compete against each other in different sporting codes at the 2023 Youth Games.

Other Sports


Young leaders graduate after 10 gruelling days of training

Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

The culmination of 10 gruelling days of leadership training for 25 youngsters was an afternoon of spirited recognition yesterday – for the hard work they had put in under the tutelage and guidance of Police staff.

Education


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