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Pacific Games: From 1963 to 2023 - a brief history
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
What are the Pacific Games? Which team has won most medals in the Pacific Games? How have Australia and New Zealand performed at the Pacific Games? These questions and more answered in this brief history of the Pacific Games.
The heat is on! Team Cook Islands acclimatises to Honiara conditions
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
‘We are here to make our people proud’, is the message from Team Cook Islands flagbearer and touch rugby veteran Julieanne Westrupp. Losirene Lacanivalu reports from Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Cook Islands men’s 7s team sets sights on medal at Pacific Games
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s 7s team is aiming to return home with a medal from the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Journalist recounts Stranded Pearl experience
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Entertainment, Features
Cook Islands journalist Tiana Haxton gives her account of working on a full-length feature film, shot in Rarotonga.
Stranded Pearl ready to shine on the big screen
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment, Features
After months of perfecting, the makers of feature film Stranded Pearl are ready to release the Cook Islands shot and produced movie, set to premiere at the Empire Cinema on Thursday next week.
Letter: ‘Pa Ariki acted in good faith, Crown must follow suit’
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, In answer to your correspondent’s queries (Ring road compensation – a threat? Cook Islands News, November 16).
Hard work pays off for Montagot
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend
The Tereora College Princess Anne Hall was filled to capacity with proud parents and families as they gathered for the school’s senior prize-giving event yesterday.
Tupapa blaze sparks warning
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A shed has been gutted by a blaze following an out of control rubbish fire, prompting a warning from emergency staff, as high winds and dry conditions persist on Rarotonga.
Man facing multiple assault on female charges remanded in custody
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing more than a dozen charges related to assaults on two partners has been remanded in custody.
Allegations of a toxic workplace culture at TMO
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
A toxic workplace culture has been uncovered at Te Marae Ora (TMO) following the dismissal of an assault charge involving a former nurse and paramedic.
League Nines teams arrive in Honiara
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
“We are finally here in the Solomons. We’re super excited,” said Cook Islands Rugby League Nines team manager Wallace Aroita.
Kata: Traffic
Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
League launches fundraising appeal
Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League Nines teams have launched a fundraising appeal after their travel plans to the upcoming Pacific Games in Solomon Islands were disrupted by a series of flight cancellations, forcing them to rebook multiple times and significantly draining their finances, reports Losirene Lacanivalu in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Kickboxers ready to rumble
Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes will be showcasing their skills at the inaugural Cook Islands 682 Ultimate Rage Fight Night this evening at Te Are Karioi (National Auditorium).
Church Talk: Overcoming life’s tribulations - A message of hope and resilience
Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
There is no easy path in this earthly world that we live in. We shall encounter all kinds of struggles and challenges, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.
Opinion: Working together for a successful Pacific Games
Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
Over the coming weeks, the Pacific will be coming together to celebrate a love of sport at the Pacific Games – the most significant sports event on the Oceania calendar. This year’s theme is ‘Challenge, Celebrate, Unite’, writes Australia’s High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Phoebe Smith.
Cook Islands schools to benefit from ADB-funded WASH facilities upgrade
Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced the commencement of project works to improve the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities of Cook Islands’ schools this month.
Arthur appointed immigration head
Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Mark Brown, confirmed the appointment of Chere Arthur as principal immigration officer earlier this month.
Colourful mural bids farewell to Cook Islands departures
Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
Passengers departing from the Cook Islands can now enjoy a magnificent mural adorned with bold and vibrant colours in the airport’s departure terminal.
Search continues
Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Police are appealing to the public for assistance in their ongoing search for 15-year-old Allan Murare, pictured, who was last seen leaving his Arorangi home on the morning of Wednesday, November 8, at around 5am.
