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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
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CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tenants face water bill burden
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
25 September 2024
Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
21 September 2024
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
7 September 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
2 September 2024
Inflation eases but concerns remain
31 August 2024
Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
17 January 2023
PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
10 August 2024
Housing crisis hits tourism industry
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Challenging ‘rape culture’
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Algal bloom issue due to groundwater
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The presentation by the team at Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai had surprising new scientific data from their study of the Muri area.
Women's soccer team off to Oceania Cup
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands national women’s squad will depart for New Caledonia today to compete in the Oceania Federation Women’s Nations Cup.
Conference focuses on plastics
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Published in Environment
Research shows that if nothing changes, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish by 2050.
Armistice Day a very special one
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands celebrated a hugely significant historical event on Sunday, when a commemoration at the Cenotaph marked 100 years since the signing of the Armistice, which ended World War One.
Six set to become New Zealand citizens
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Published in Local
Six people will receive New Zealand citizenship tomorrow in a ceremony at Ngatipa, the NZ High Commissioner’s official residence.
Teina Rongo offers to be stand-in help for RAPPA
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Published in Politics
RAPPA Democratic Party candidate Dr Teina Rongo says given that prime minister Henry Puna and Speaker of Parliament Niki Rattle are unwilling to divulge the whereabouts of former Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament Albert Nicholas, he is willing to take up the responsibilities of the absent MP.
Govt's seabed minerals plan meets backlash
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Published in Environment
At a public consultation in Titikaveka last week, there was backlash to government’s plan to issue foreign companies five-year licences to explore the Cook Islands’ seabed.
More on occupiers' legal rights
Tuesday 13 November 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Kia orana Editor, As a follow up to the letter in CINews on Monday November 12, here is a more formal explanation of the legal rights of the occupiers as opposed to the customary rights of the Atu Enua on Taura Oire properties.
Brown talks up wealth from ocean floor
Tuesday 13 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Public consultations regarding government’s plan to open tenders for the exploration of the Cook Islands’ seafloor have ended on Rarotonga.
Cruise ship death revealed
Tuesday 13 November 2018 | Published in Local
A 70-year-old woman passenger on the Holland America Line cruise ship Maasdam died off the Port of Avatiu last Wednesday afternoon while transferring from a tender boat on to the ship.
Nikao looking good after weekend win
Monday 12 November 2018 | Published in Football
Toru Mateariki for Nikao Sokattak was on hand to ensure his side beat Matavera 1-0 at the Matavera Sports field on Saturday as Nikao look to cement their spot at second on the points table.
Women sevens finish on high
Monday 12 November 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Finishing sixth the Oceania Championships in Fiji at the weekend means the Cook Islands men’s sevens squad has qualified for the 2019 HSBC Hong Kong 7s tournament.
Seabed minerals updates continue
Monday 12 November 2018 | Published in Environment
Three Seabed Minerals update meetings for the public on Rarotonga ended last Thursday night.
TIS and partners go gardening
Monday 12 November 2018 | Published in Environment
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with conservation and environment matters of interest to the Cook Islands.
OPM wants Stuff story retracted
Monday 12 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) media adviser Thomas Wynne has released details of a formal complaint submitted to Fairfax Media regarding an article published on New Zealand’s Stuff website.
CI fashion hits the big-time
Monday 12 November 2018 | Published in Local
The founder of a small Cook Islands-influenced dress line named Varu has received the ultimate accolade – his designed feature in this year’s London Pacific Fashion Week, held in September.
Land court rules on Taura Oire
Monday 12 November 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, There have been a number of cases in relation to house sites on Taura Oire land that have been contested in the Land Court in the past year or so. The following is intended for the general information of the Iti Tangata in relation to Taura Oire.
Win and loss start sevens tournament
Friday 9 November 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Cook Islands national sevens rugby stalwart and squad vice-captain Margarette Nena (pictured right) looks to create a try scoring opportunity for the local side against the Flying Fiji women’s team in the opening game of the Oceania Sevens Championships in Suva, Fiji.
Ngati Arera connection explained
Friday 9 November 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I read a story in CINews on Saturday November 3, in which Liam Kokaua asked the public for any history or korero concerning Ngati Arera.
New 'eye in the sky' checks CI waters
Friday 9 November 2018 | Published in Environment
A Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) maritime surveillance aircraft has been based at Rarotonga International Airport for a week, flying patrols in the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone.