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Accused bailed to family home on strict conditions
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A man facing a charge of common assault has been granted bail to his grandfather’s house.
Cook Islands youths on Arctic voyage
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Features, National, Tourism, Weekend
Two Cook Islanders are on a voyage that they never imagined they would take in their lifetime.
Favourable treatment: PERC report on Penrhyn cyclone shelters project
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A report into the awarding of a construction tender for two Penrhyn cyclone shelters has found there was ‘favourable treatment’ in the tender and construction process.
Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade proves the Sky’s the limit in charity challenge
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade members have again done and dusted no ordinary climb after taking part in the Firefighters Sky Tower Challenge in Aotearoa New Zealand on Friday to raise $18,721 in support of Kiwis living with blood cancer.
Kata: Medical Marijuana
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Cooks prepares for U19 comp
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands will join nine teams from across Oceania in the OFC Under 19 Women’s Championship to be held next month in Fiji.
Mauger departs from Moana Pasifika
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional, Rugby Union, Sports
Aaron Mauger has resigned as head coach of Moana Pasifika.
Ruta Mave: Open and honest transparency in sport and government
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Knowing corruption happens and saying nothing, means you accept it and allow them to be voted in again, writes Ruta Mave.
Letter: State of Christianity
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The Saturday issue of Cook Islands News offers a timely capsule of the state of Christianity in the Cook Islands.
Letter: Endangering our health and wealth
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Last week in Bangkok, Thailand, Prime Minister Mark Brown rightfully criticised rich countries for not doing enough to control climate change and encouraged a shift towards grants (a gift that does not have to be paid back) to help ease the financial burden of poorer countries.
Momentous occasion: Cooks welcomes Hawaiian Airlines
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands tourism industry is hailing the return of flights from Hawaii as a ‘momentous’ occasion.
Counselling services offer their support
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands counselling services are offering support for initial assessment of victims and offenders in domestic violence matters.
Children’s book author set to fulfil five year dream
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend
A New Zealand mother and daughter will be in Rarotonga this week donating books to Apii Nikao, Apii Avarua and Apii Te Uki Ou.
New Zealand confirms $15m recovery support
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed $15 million emergency budget support for Cook Islands in its ongoing recovery from the impacts of Covid-19.
IMF dream closer, diplomatic ties with Canada established
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy
Cook Islands has come away from the G7 summit in Japan with a formal application in its hands to join the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and new diplomatic relations with Canada.
CIRL backs Qatar’s World Cup bid
Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League has welcomed Qatar’s bid to host the 2025 Rugby League World Cup after France withdrew its hosting rights.
Rising Stars Championship kicks off
Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National, Other Sports, Sports
About 900 players from 75 teams gathered at Raemaru Park in Arorangi yesterday to kick start the 2023 Rising Stars Championship.
Seeds of Christianity: The Gospel Pioneer to Aitutaki
Saturday 20 May 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. This is his third article in the series.
Kata: Chickens dropping dead
Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
The church that built Arorangi
Saturday 20 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Church Talk, Features, Weekend
Renovations are well underway and nearly complete at the Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) in preparation for the 200-year commemoration of the arrival of Christianity to Arorangi on July 26. Tinomana Enuarurutini Ariki accepted the gospel to Puaikura on 26 July, 1823. Secretary of the Arorangi CICC, Okirua Teokoitu shares the church history with senior journalist Melina Etches and updates on the renovations.
