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Aitutaki Liftoff promises international standards
Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Aitutaki Liftoff, a functional fitness festival promises to be an event of international standards this year.
Thomas Wynne: Meitaki ranuinui e kia manuia
Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend
“Just as the sea is an open and ever flowing reality, so should our oceanic identity transcend all forms of insularity, to become one that is openly searching, inventive, and welcoming.”
Seeds of Christianity: All Christians are children of God
Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation.
Love the Ocean: Teens hear the call of the Arctic
Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
The Kōrero o te 'Ōrau's 'Ātui'anga ki te Tango students Siana Whatarau and Winton Herman held the Cook Islands flag high during their recent journey to the Arctic.
Te Ipukarea Society : Innovative fundraising opportunity for your group
Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Te Ipukarea Society has been trialing the rent a plate portable dishwashing trailer at the Muri Night Market for several nights over the past two months. The more nights the rent-a-plate is operating, the less rubbish from disposeable plates and cutlery ends up in our landfill.
Letters: ‘Certainly more than adequate for any public servant’
Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Kia Orana Editor, Reading the article in Cook Islands News, July 5, 2023, regarding Nga Puna’s salary and bonus payments makes scary reading.
Smaller papers explained
Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Editorials, National, Opinion
Readers have been asking why Cook Islands News has reduced the number of pages in mid-week editions in recent weeks.
More cruise ships expected in Raro as visitor numbers swell
Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Thirteen more cruise ship visits are expected between now and the end of the year, says Cruise Cook Islands Stuart Henry.
Free flicks on offer for film buffs
Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Entertainment, Features
A Cook Islander’s documentary about Rarotonga’s mountains will get screen time today while Aotearoa-grown films will be making their Cook Islands debut when a film festival celebrating Matariki hits the cinema next week.
Glorious Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church reopens
Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
Faith and community celebrated the restoration and rebirth of the glorious Avarua CICC Ziona Tapu church after a year of extensive renovations, which culminated in a joyous reopening yesterday morning.
‘There really is no accounting for stupidly’ Warning signs are still being ignored
Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Another rescue at the Avaavaroa Passage has come as a swift reminder that people are ignoring the warning signs.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: Daily Newspaper For Sale
Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The owners of Cook Islands News are seeking expressions of interest from parties interested in acquiring the publishing and printing business.
Kata: Performance bonus
Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Titikaveka, Tupapa in 15s Kick-off today
Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Titikaveka will face Tupapa in the kick-off of the Rarotonga Club 15s Competition today.
BSP 100K cycle challenge tomorrow
Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association will have their annual BSP 100K cycle challenge tomorrow.
Booster dose Pfizer vaccine available
Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health is advising the public that the booster dose of Pfizer is now available for the Rarotonga and Aitutaki community.
An exemplary and prolific writer, author and educator
Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Fiji, National, Regional
Tributes flowed at a special celebration, a “Festschrift” (volume of tributes) for the late Dr Marjorie Tuainekore Crocombe (née Hosking) OBE (19 June 1930 – 21 July 2022), who was an exemplary author and academic of the nation.
Students design turtle shell replicas for fundraising effort
Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National
Titikaveka Students are channelling creativity in their art classes having crafted replica turtle carapace (shell) designs which are now on display.
High profile trial wraps up as Nga Puna faces his third day of questioning
Thursday 6 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
The trial of former National Environment Service director Nga Puna, his wife and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands, Diane Charlie-Puna, along with suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau has wrapped up after close to four weeks.
U19 Cook Islands women’s incredible run
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands U19 Women will now face Samoa in a battle for third place at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship.
