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Community embraces ‘Blue Day’ in support of World Autism Awareness Day
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The local community embraced “Blue Day” on Thursday by dressing up in the colour to demonstrate their support for Autism Cook Islands and its initiatives and programmes.
Woman avoids jail time for repeated probation breaches
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman who has repeatedly breached her probation conditions has avoided jail because she has a job.
Jury trial for drink driving accused
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
John Paul Wilson appeared on charges of refusing excess breath alcohol, careless driving, and careless driving causing injury.
Jury trial for theft accused
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman charged with theft has elected to have her case heard by a jury.
Brothers both appear on booze charges
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Two brothers appeared in court on the same day both charged with drink driving related matters.
Remembering the suffering and death of Christ
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Roman Catholics observed Good Friday yesterday by praying the Stations of the Cross, silencing their church bells, and leaving their altars bare as the Church mourns the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Local residents lose over $70k in ‘Samsung Lottery’ scam
Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and the Cook Islands Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is calling on the public not to engage with any fake lottery scammers.
Kata: Don't worry
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Visiting rugby players share stories of resilience and passion to keep chasing their dreams
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
A special meet and greet dinner for visiting rugby players Saphire Abraham and Barbra Auva’a on Monday was hailed a success.
Lady Eels after big wins
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Lady Eels are gunning for big wins in round two of the Cook Islands women’s rugby league 13s competition after going down to the top two teams – Lady Panthers and Lady Bears – in round one.
Hope and forgiveness
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
The gospel is a message of hope. The word “gospel” is derived from old English to literally mean “good news”. This good news is centred around the life, ministry, teachings, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
‘Atiu on the move’ – Te Marae Ora introduces healthy island programme
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands
In a bid to create a healthy lifestyle on Atiu, Te Marae Ora and Aka’uka Time teamed up to introduce a week of fitness sessions through a dance fitness programme ‘Atiu on the move’.
Letter: Search for truth and justice
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Lissette Gonzalez Brito disappeared seven years ago and for all that time, I have fought tooth and nail to get her justice.
Churches to celebrate resurrection of Jesus with special events
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Local churches are organising special events to mark Easter weekend.
Cyclone Gabrielle fundraising appeal tops $50k
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
“Operation Tauturu Aotearoa” fundraising organiser Norman George confirmed the amount, which was raised through several events, including a radiothon and a special charity dinner at Coastal Kitchen, and told Cook Islands News that more money was expected to roll on in.
Easter weekend provides timely boost for Aitutaki
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National
Tourism operators in Aitutaki are preparing for a busy Easter break, with locals taking advantage of the long weekend.
Justice of the Peace and lawyer wrangle over drink driving charge
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace John Whitta and defence lawyer Norman George got into a haggle over an excess breath alcohol charge which ended in the matter being adjourned for clarification.
Reo Māori thriving in the Pa Enua
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Education, National
Te Reo Māori is well and thriving in the Pa Enua as demonstrated by the fluent and passionate senior student speakers who dominated the awards in the Tārērē Kōrero Māori ā te au 'Api'i Tuarua ō te Kūki 'Airani (Reo Māori Schools Speech Competition) on Tuesday evening.
DPM hires Norman George to fight corruption charges
Thursday 6 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau has sacked his New Zealand lawyers in favour of Norman George as the pair prepare to face a jury in June.
Hundreds mourn Reverend Oirua Rasmussen
Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Hundreds gathered to mourn and pay their last respects to the Reverend Oirua Peter Rasmussen (5 August 1962 - 29 March 2023) the Nikao CICC (Cook Islands Christian Church) Orometua who passed away last week.
