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Stage set for international triathlon
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The Cook Islands Triathlon Festival week got off to a positive start with the CITC Boiler Swim which was held on Thursday.
Senior dancers wow crowd at annual traditional dance comp
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Stunning performances from the 11 senior Te Mire Ura dancers battling on stage for the coveted title of champion dancer of the year, wowed the large crowd on Thursday night at the National Auditorium.
Christianity created a Nation: The arrival of the Gospel
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Historian Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a new weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation.
New building and new approach to mental health in the Cook Islands
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Health, National, Weekend
The new Te Puna Tiaki – Wellness Unit at the Rarotonga Hospital will help alleviate some of the pressures on the mental health system in the island. Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood speaks to Te Marae Ora clinical psychologist Dr Evangelene Daniela-Wong about why it’s so important.
Raro welcomes the troops, 1919
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend
Cook Islanders returned from the first world war as changed men, but they still knew how to party, as these century old photos show, writes Rod Dixon.
What is the price of citizenship?
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
As we mark the coronation of a new King and the solemn Anzac services held across the Pacific, in Rarotonga and in Aotearoa, it is important to revisit the poignant question posed by Sir Apirana Ngata in his 1943 treatise, ‘The Price of Citizenship’, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Te Ipukarea Society: Community efforts to remove rats
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Polynesian rats were introduced to the Cook Islands via early Vaka voyages. With time other species typically more dominant and destructive such as the ship rat and Norwegian rat were introduced via trading vessels arriving from far and wide.
Letter: Old makes way for the new
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The anonymous letter writer under “Old makes way for the new” failed to appreciate that we are fortunate in having probably the largest parking area in Rarotonga almost straight across the road directly behind the market, about 120 metres away.
Letter: Best by date’ sale
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, How is that most retailers will put on sale any perishable goods nearing their ‘Best by date’ while others continue to sell the product at top price.
Slight reduction of TAU surcharge
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has signalled a slight reduction in the ‘temporary’ fuel surcharge, as the company responds to a changing economic climate.
Court briefs
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man who was over five times the breath alcohol limit has been disqualified from driving for 12 months.
Teens remanded in custody on multiple burglary charges
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Three teenagers facing multiple burglary charges have been remanded in custody following a court appearance in Rarotonga on Friday morning.
Fishing vessel rescued following engine failure
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Dozens of Police and Cook Islands Ports Authority staff have been involved in the rescue of fishing vessel Zambucca.
Kata: Media
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Lady Eels and Panthers vying to reach finale
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
Lady Panthers will take on Lady Eels today in a do or die semi-final round with both vying for a spot in the grand finale.
Pacific leaders head to London for coronation
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Many Pacific leaders or their representatives will be attending the coronation of King Charles III in London this weekend.
The Lord gave us the great three
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
THE GREAT COMMANDMENT Jesus was once asked a genuine question from a sincere person, let’s read the account from Mark’s Gospel; One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one, Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these.” By Pastor Paul Kauri.
Titikaveka’s Betela Church on track
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The new ceiling of the Titikaveka CICC church has been completed which will provide more comfort to its parishioners when its $250,000 renovation project is completed.
Letters: Road works
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Editor, I note in your paper yesterday, the farmers of Titikaveka are not happy with the road works going on in their area for the reasons they give.
Letters: Old makes way for new
Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Your story of old makes way for new, and the planned closed to $1 million on a 360 square metre site on the main road is somewhat perplexing.