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Man taken into custody following car fire
Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man was taken into custody late Thursday night following a blaze which engulfed a car on Rarotonga.
Drink driving case drags on
Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
The case against a man facing reckless and drink driving charges is still before the courts 12 months after he was charged with the offences.
Spreading the spirit of love
Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, In Depth, National
Valentine’s Day ‘organised chaos’ for gift retailers with 30-year romance. As gift retailer Island Craft gears up for its second-busiest holiday of the year, Valentine’s Day, business directors Fletcher and Vaea Melvin sit down with journalist Joanne Holden to share their love story and the secret to a lasting relationship.
Aitutaki stakeholders call for ‘measurable’ priorities amid ongoing challenges
Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands
Key players in the Aitutaki economy have met with various public and private organisations in an effort to set ‘measurable’ priorities for the island.
Eels, Panthers ready for battle
Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Swamp at Avatiu will host an intense battle between archrivals, Avatiu Nikao Eels and Tupapa Panthers, in round one of the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition.
LETTER TO EDITOR: History and tradition: The ‘truth’ from the belief
Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The challenge of tradition and or the interpretation of history associated with tradition is that like beauty – it is in the eyes of the beholder (Vaka Paikea to get whale art as tribute to legendary Maori ancestor and his journey, February 9, 2023). All it takes is a misinterpretation of the original message and it soon becomes Chinese whispers which then takes on a life of its own to such an extent that the truth is not really the truth.
10 years on: King’s Rep residence still ‘not fit for purpose’
Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The Official Residence of the King’s Representative in Titikaveka remains ‘not fit for purpose, or occupancy’ and the current KR Sir Tom Marsters has never slept a night there.
‘The Lord saved our marriage’
Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, In Depth, National
Well known Cook Islanders Kevin and Tina Iro have been together for 37 years but their journey has not been smooth sailing. They parted ways in 2007 after ‘everything spiralled out of control’, but a divine intervention saved their marriage. They talk to editor Rashneel Kumar about the meaning of Valentine’s Day and the secrets to succeeding in their marriage.
US Coast Guard vessel ‘not involved’ in cocaine bust operation
Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The Commanding Officer of visiting United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) vessel William Hart says the ship was not involved with an operation in which 3.2 tonnes of cocaine was hauled from the Pacific Ocean.
Telling it like it is –Framhein’s 90-year journey
Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth, Memory Lane
Sharp, witty, wizened and well groomed, 90-year-old Apai Raropua Mataiapo Tutara Tekeu Emil Framhein still tells it like it is, good naturedly with no filter. Affectionately known as Apai or Papa Keu, Framhein shares some of his life’s journey with Cook Islands News senior journalist Melina Etches.
Drink driver avoids jail on fourth conviction: ‘It is difficult to ignore persistent offending; your drinking is the issue’
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man with multiple drink driving convictions was nearly seven times over the limit when he lost control of a motorcycle.
Neighbours battle for village pride
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Village pride will be at stake when neighbours Titikaveka Bulldogs and Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles meet in the opening match of the Cook Islands Rugby League weekly 13s competition this afternoon at Teimurimotia Park.
Manihiki Airport land matter adjourned
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, National, Outer Islands
The land court matter between Government and Manihiki landowners to allow works on the island’s airport upgrade project to proceed was heard yesterday morning via Zoom.
‘Seafood rich’ Takutea harvested and shared amongst Atiu residents
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Environment, National, Outer Islands
The people of Atiu shared the bounty of the seas and land following a rare harvest of seafood rich Takutea island late last month.
Authority holds public meetings to discuss seabed minerals issues
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
Cook Islands Seabed Minerals (SBM) Authority have confirmed that Prime Minister Mark Brown recently visited Aitutaki to carry out consultations on the seabed minerals (SBM) sector.
Artefacts gifted to King’s Representative
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Local, National
Veteran Kiwi journalist and Cook Islands News publisher John Woods has turned his hand to woodturning and is utilising his new found skills with Cook Islands native timber.
Man facing assault charges against female free to travel
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A Crown prosecutor and defence lawyer have continued a heated argument in court over a Rarotonga man facing multiple assault charges against a female.
Concern over Manuae Trust
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Environment, National, Outer Islands
Tension is building over the establishment of a Conservation Trust for the uninhabited atoll of Manuae.
The arrival of the Gospel
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features, National
I wrote this muse two years ago, as we were celebrating the arrival of Gospel to Aitutaki, I thought it was worth raising up again in the light of Rarotonga’s 200-year celebrations in 2023, slightly edited of course, writes Paul Kauri, lead pastor at The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.
Tamarua for NRL All Stars clash
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islander Rochelle Tamarua will officiate the NRL All Stars women’s clash between Maori Women’s and Indigenous Women’s at Rotorua International Stadium in New Zealand this afternoon.
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