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Begin the new year by putting God first

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The encouragement for each of us as we begin this new year is to be sure of your commitment to God, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa from the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Church Talk


Can you help solve a photo mystery?

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Art, Features

Former editor Cameron Scott hopes Cook Islands News readers might be able to help him solve the mystery surrounding an old photograph he bought in an online auction in New Zealand late last year. The photo, which seems to date back to early last century or even earlier, was auctioned by Webb’s Antiques along with […]

Art


LETTER: Justice system

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Our Cook Islands legislature, inadvertently, or otherwise, has created a perfect storm of institutionalised injustice. Beat the crap out of your wife, and then burn her with a cigarette and you get a lecture from the Court and sent home. Beat the crap out of your wife and then burn her with a marijuana cigarette […]

Letters to the Editor


LETTER: Plastic pollution: ‘Do as I say, not as I do’

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Cook Islands News reported on December 2 of the “emotional plea” made by the Cook Islands delegation to the 190 nations gathered to negotiate a new treaty on plastic pollution.

Letters to the Editor


LETTER: Collaborate on customary law

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Kia Orana e te tangata ma’ata o te Nuti Peapa. Inangaro au i te ‘ōronga atu i toku manako no runga i tēia tumu manako pu’apinga i runga nei tei tātā’ia i roto i tā au nūti peapa o te Ru’itoru rā 28 no Tītema. Te turu nei au i te manako e […]

Letters to the Editor


Time to take water safety seriously

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

Water Safety and Surf Lifesaving Cook Islands’ spokesperson Brent Fisher said this week’s tragic death of a mother at sea is another reminder for people to know their limits as swimmers.

Local


Award winning photographer under fire with customers left waiting

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Travel

A high profile Cook Islands tourism operator is under fire for not delivering the goods.

National


Accused ordered to surrender passport

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Two criminal matters were brought before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams at the High Court yesterday.

Court

Resorts undergoing multimillion dollar redevelopment

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Travel

Edgewater Resort and Spa and its sister resort Club Raro are undergoing a multi-million dollar redevelopment.

National


First cohort of nursing graduates to strengthen health system

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Health, National

From July to December last year, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) had 33 staff including nurses concluding their employment for various reasons.

Health


Reinfection rates for Covid-19 on the rise

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Reinfection rates appear to be one of the reasons for an uptick of Covid-19 cases in the Cook Islands.

Health


Black Caps with a historic opportunity

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Pakistan vs New Zealand – 2nd Test – Day 4: New Zealand 1st innings – 449 all out in 131 overs (Latham 71, Conway 122, Blundell 51, Matt Henry 68*, Naseem 3/71, Salman 3/75, Abrar 4/149). Pakistan 1st innings – 408 all out in 133 overs (Imam-ul-Haq 83, Saud Shakeel 125*, Sarfaraz 78, Patel 3/88, Sodhi 3/95). New Zealand 2nd innings – 277 for 5 declared in 82 overs (Latham 62, Blundell 74, Bracewell 74*, Salman 1/42). Pakistan 2nd innings – 0 for 2 in 2.5 overs (Southee 0/1, Sodhi 0/1)

Cricket


Kids learn rugby league tricks from superstars

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports

More than 60 young children aged six to 12 gathered at the Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia eager to learn some rugby league tricks from Kiana Takairangi and a number of Australian league stars.

Rugby league


Youngster participates in Tennis Australia’s Albury Tour

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Tennis

Tennis Cook Islands junior national squad player, Raetea Rongo, is participating in Tennis Australia’s Albury Tour.

Sports


Mask-wearing re-introduced in health facilities

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora has re-introduced compulsory mask wearing and RAT-testing in health facilities.

Health


String of burglaries: Police seeking ‘young, tall, skinny’ male suspect

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Police seeking ‘young, tall, skinny’ male suspect.

Crime


Family remembers ‘hero’ mother

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Editor's Pick, Local, National

A mother who drowned attempting to save her 11-year-old daughter has been hailed a “hero”.

Editor's Pick


Fiji PM Rabuka calls on Fijians to stay positive

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji's prime minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has called on the country to stay positive, despite challenges to be faced in 2023, in his New Year's message.

Fiji


24 Pacific people recognised in 2023 New Year's honours

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Small World

At least twenty-four Pacific people have been recognised in the 2023 New Year's honours.

Regional

Babe, Wilbur and the Three Little Pigs

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cartoon character Homer Simpson has taught me many life lessons.

Local


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