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Cooks in contention despite draw
Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands and Tahiti are both still in with a chance of progressing to the knockout stages at OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2023 following a tightly contested 0-0 draw in Suva, Fiji on Saturday.
Ruta Mave: Whistleblowers versus the people in power
Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The power of people in power to intimidate is not absent from our little community, writes Ruta Mave.
Letter: Government ‘lacks the intestinal fortitude’
Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Your Friday paper reported that the Government is looking to legalise medicinal cannabis by Christmas because they find it too difficult to get the job done before that.
Letter: Improving our education system
Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Education is of paramount importance in every country, as it serves as a foundation for a successful and prosperous society.
PM Brown to launch Security Policy at regional workshop
Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown will be launching the inaugural Cook Islands National Security Policy and hosting a two-day regional workshop on National Security Strategies at The Edgewater Resort on Monday (today).
Author immerses herself in Rarotonga
Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Art, Features
New Zealand author Karen McMillan has set her latest children’s novel in Rarotonga. She talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about the process of her work and what she enjoys about it.
MPs worry about Crown Law’s resources
Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands MPs are concerned that Crown Law’s resources might be stretched.
New Zealand-based Cook Islands group promotes culture in Italy
Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
In a captivating display of cultural exchange, the Cook Islands group Te Mana Māori from Aotearoa New Zealand embarked on a journey to Bergamo, Italy to showcase and share their heritage.
Business community rallies support in bid to review Immigration Regulations
Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands business community is collating views from their members on the recently implemented Immigration Regulations, with a hope that the Government will review the regulations.
For family and country’: Rouru receives Player of the Match award on debut
Monday 26 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands footballer Tearoa Rouru received “an unexpected surprised” when she was awarded the Player of the Match award against Tahiti at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2023 in Suva, Fiji.
Kata: Drum up
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
League turns focus to Pacific Games
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands rugby league men’s team to the 2023 Pacific Games in November is aiming to bring home a medal after going down in the inaugural Tri Nations Series decider a week ago.
Virtues in Paradise: Too stressed to be blessed?
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
How are you really? Do you ever stop to ask yourself that question? Or like most people, do you sometimes drift into a state of gradually increasing anxiety or low-level depression? By Linda Kavelin-Popov.
‘I’m in the boxing space and I still love the sport’
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Boxing, Sports
It’s 8am on Rarotonga and retired Kiwi boxer Shane Cameron is already sweating it out in the gymnasium. He continues his workout as he chats with deputy editor Al Williams about a life in professional boxing and his ongoing investment in being fighting fit.
Christianity brings hope to Tinomana Ariki as Gospel arrives in Rarotonga
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | 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. In this article he talks about how the Gospel arrived at Rarotonga.
Rain brings blessings to the Arorangi CICC dedication
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The renovated Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Ziona Tapu, gleaming with improvements and vibrant flowers, was ready to re-open in a special dedication ceremony on Thursday.
Aunty Maara: A pillar of strength, Christianity, love and all things golf
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Maria Maara Metua Kenning nee Hosking, warmly known as Aunty Maara, was an elegant, remarkable woman who touched the lives of many. After bravely battling an illness, she sadly passed away on June 11 at Rarotonga Hospital at the age of 75. In a tribute, senior journalist Melina Etches writes about this extraordinary woman who embodied love and generosity.
School garden project teaches Rakahanga kids healthy eating
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Rakahanga School students have embarked on a mission to grow their own vegetables in a bid to promote healthy living.
Science Careers Expo Gives Students Career Prospects
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The annual Science Careers Expo drew hundreds of college students from across the island as they gathered to explore a range of opportunities and ignite their passion for scientific pursuits.
Thomas Wynne: We walk in two worlds
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
‘E rua oku, takai’anga vaevae i teia nei ao’ is a phrase often thrown around by many of us that walk in te ao Maori and te ao Papa’a, but how true is it, questions Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
