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For the culture: How community carnivals are helping grow the game
Thursday 28 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
A chance to help young players better connect with their cultural identity inspired Cook Islands international Will Samuel to return from his maiden overseas campaign at the Pacific Championships with an empowered passion to represent his nation.
Beyond the tinsel: A time to remember the true gift
Saturday 23 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
We live in a highly commercialised, materialistic world, even here in Paradise. What do our children think Christmas is all about when they attend Christmas in the Park, only to see Minnie Mouse, Hello Kitty and Spider Man tossing candies and handing out gifts.
‘Peace and love to all’: Santa prepares for tropical Christmas in the Cooks
Saturday 23 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
Santa is busy preparing for a long night on December 24 and has a message for Cook Islands kids.
A Cook Islander representing global university Pasifika distance learners
Thursday 7 December 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features
An Australia-based Cook Islander elected as a student representative for Pasifika distance learners at Massey University is working on forming a “Kuki Club” for students and alumni around the world.
‘Oversold’ flight delays Team Cook Islands’ homecoming
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
The remaining Team Cook Islands athletes and officials at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, were unable to board their scheduled flight on Sunday due to an “oversold” situation.
Rain or shine, netball heats up in paradise!
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
The heavens have opened up and blessed Rarotonga with much needed rain but the netball action in the BSP Netball in Paradise is only heating up!
CIFA ousts Arere after court decision, 10-year ban upheld
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has officially dismissed its president, Tiraa Arere, after months of a leadership dispute that ended up in court.
Climate change, overfishing: Pacific tuna faces ‘unprecedented challenges’
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National, Regional
The annual regional fisheries meeting to discuss and address crucial matters concerning tuna fisheries and the marine ecosystems they inhabit began yesterday with a traditional welcome and official opening ceremony at the National Auditorium.
Letter: Sheraton ‘land bank’
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The thing most clear about Tim Arnold’s explanation of the historical decisions about the Sheraton is it’s all about the money (‘Pa Ariki acted in good faith, Crown must follow suit’, Cook Islands News, November 18). He didn’t deny she (Pa Ariki) received payments; he is arguing she didn’t receive enough money.
Letter: CISNOC transparency demanded
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Will CISNOC (Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee) show us where their policy allows the Secretary General to leave his post and work for someone somewhere else and more to the point when and who made the policy? (CISNOC head’s remote work arrangement questioned, Cook Islands News, December 2).
Cook Islands and Samsung team up to spark innovation in youth
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National, Technology
South Korean mobile phone manufacturing company Samsung aims to foster a culture of innovative thinking and problem-solving among Cook Islands youth through the launch of design thinking innovative Solve for Tomorrow challenge.
Tupapa legacy waste collection dates released
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
In an effort to rid the island of legacy waste, the ‘Titā ki te Titā kore’ collection project will continue this week in the district of Tupapa, starting tomorrow through to Friday.
‘It’s all down to the attitude’: Rarotonga motorists still not getting the message
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Police say motorists are missing the point in displaying attitudes that are ‘overly casual’, following another disappointing weekend on Rarotonga roads.
Jury trial thrown out following two days of delays
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The jury trial of a man facing charges of threatening to kill and threatening to cause grievous bodily harm has been thrown out following two days of hold ups.
Pacific tuna at stake: Global leaders gather for sustainable solution
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National, Regional
Cook Islands is hosting the 20th regular session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC20), which oversees the world’s largest tuna fisheries, this week.
Rarotonga football season's knock-out rounds
Monday 4 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Rarotonga football season is nearing the finals matches, and the knock-out rounds have turned up the heat on the island's football fields.
Ruta Mave: Be thankful while the countdown is on
Monday 4 December 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
Finally, it is December and we can hear Christmas coming with all the jingles bells and whistles.
Year 13 students tackle work experience
Monday 4 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Year 13 students from Tereora College, are participating in a five-day work experience programme across several divisions of the Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC).
Cops to converge on Raro for conference
Monday 4 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Pacific Islands chiefs of Police are invested in key areas to improve policing and outcomes across the region.
Electric vehicles hit the road for WCPFC20 meeting on Rarotonga
Monday 4 December 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in
Half a dozen cars bought by Cook Islands Government for $1.7 million, and used during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held last month, will be again used to transport dignitaries at next week’s Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC20) meeting on Rarotonga.
