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Pet Talk: ‘Big shoes to fill … but those shoes aren’t mine’
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Mark Twain had the dubious pleasure of seeing his own obituary printed in the paper and over the last week I have had a similar feeling. While far from being an obituary, a Facebook post about me leaving has attracted heaps of comments, writes Dr Michael Baer, the outgoing Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.
Dedicated to their faith: Rasmussen and Jessie ordained as CICC Reverends
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features
Driven by their unwavering faith and a calling from God, Saungaki Rasmussen and James Jessie were ordained as Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Reverends (Orometuas) earlier this month.
Cook Islands League Nines teams scramble for alternative travel arrangements after cancelled flight
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports
The Cook Islands rugby league Nines teams were left stranded in Auckland yesterday after their scheduled flight to Nadi, Fiji, was cancelled due to Tropical Cyclone Mal.
Police make eighth arrest in nightclub brawl case
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, National
Police have made another arrest in connection with last week’s brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub, as an online petition questioning the bail conditions of co-accused continues to gain traction.
Climate change a major threat to children’s rights in Pacific region: UNCRC
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) are returning to the Pacific Island Countries to take stock of their efforts to advance children’s rights.
Suwarrow guardians return to Rarotonga after six-month mission
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
After six months away to carry out necessary monitoring of sailing vessels to the Cook Islands Suwarrow National Park, veteran park ranger Harry Papa’i and assistant park ranger Maarateina Vakapora have safely returned home to Rarotonga on MV Lady Moana.
High profile burglary accused enters not guilty pleas
Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A man facing joint burglary charges in relation to multiple burglaries on Rarotonga has entered not guilty pleas.
Cook Islands men’s 7s make strong start
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s team made a great start to their Oceania Sevens Championship 2023 campaign in Brisbane, Australia, while the women’s team bowed out of the tournament with three consecutive losses.
Referees return from successful course
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Two of the Cook Islands Football referees returned on Thursday from a five-day trip to New Zealand, where one referee, Penina Katuke, had the opportunity to attend the OFC Elite Women’s Referee Program.
Cook Islands Sevens ready to shine
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s and women’s rugby teams entered the Oceania Sevens Championship 2023 yesterday on high morale, eager to put their best performance forward in the three-day tournament.
Church Talk: A light in the darkness
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
When we do any good at all anywhere, whatever our religious affiliation or none, we are indeed shining a light in the darkness for others, writes Sr Elizabeth Browne-Russell sjc of the Catholic Church.
French Minister recognises Cook Islands’ marine conservation efforts
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
French Secretary for the Sea Hervé Berville yesterday visited the Nikao seawall Te Marae Moana mural project, acknowledging the artwork and the work done around marine conservation in the Cook Islands.
‘Full on brawl’ at nightclub sees two stabbed and Police backup called
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A ‘full on brawl went out of control’ at Rehab Nightclub late Wednesday evening resulted in two stabbings and multiple people taken to hospital with injuries.
More than $59 million for climate-resilient infrastructure
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, National
Plans to pump more than US$35 million (NZ$59.4m) into upgrading infrastructure within the Cook Islands community to help tackle climate change are in development.
Geo-strategic interest should not dictate leaders’ priorities: Brown
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown hopes that the leaders will leave Rarotonga this week with a deeper appreciation and shared understanding of what it means to speak out about the importance of and respect for ‘our voices, our choices, and our Pacific way’.
China vows to continue supporting Pacific nations through Belt and Road Initiative
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum
China will make further announcements on its support for the Pacific region today at the final day of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Rarotonga.
Pacific Islands Forum leaders welcome Rarotonga Treaty report
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have welcomed a report on Rarotonga Treaty, a nuclear-free zone treaty in the South Pacific, presented by secretary general Henry Puna.
Pacific Islands Forum leaders agree on Waqa for secretary general role
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum
Former Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna will vacate the Pacific Islands Forum secretary general role at the end of his first term next year, after regional leaders agreed to hand over the role to controversial ex-Nauru president Baron Waqa.
Annual golf fundraiser set to attract ‘Allies’
Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Golf, Sports
An annual fun sporting fundraiser which benefits various community groups is set to come alive on Rarotonga this coming weekend.
2050 Strategy will not sit on a shelf to gather dust: PM Brown
Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has reiterated the call for support from Leaders and Heads of Regional Agencies in the implementation of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.
