More Top Stories
Top cop position advertised
7 December 2024
Police need numbers and bigger budget
9 December 2024
Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
10 December 2024
Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
10 December 2024
DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
6 December 2024
Cook Islands has its first mosque
14 November 2024
CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
6 November 2024
Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
24 September 2024
Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
5 October 2024
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
27 July 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Challenging ‘rape culture’
8 July 2024
Articles by Utopia Support
Six months on, still no word on Ponia
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Local
Despite two reported deadlines for the completion of the investigation into suspended Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) secretary Ben Ponia having already passed, it seems Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas is still unable to comment on Ponia’s current situation or his future as MMR secretary.
New BTIB board mostly women
Friday 7 September 2018 | Published in Local
Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) minister George Maggie has appointed a diverse mix of people to the government agency’s new board of directors.
Matavera set to take on Puaikura
Thursday 6 September 2018 | Published in Football
Round four of the Rarotonga round cup competition is set to continue with four fixtures lined up for today and tomorrow at the CIFA Complex.
Black-streaked faces not so 'fake'
Thursday 6 September 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I read with interest the comments made by letter writer “Ie-ko-ko” in Monday’s CINews with regard to the “black streaked faces” seen in some Te Maeva Nui performances last month.
Leaders hail new surveillance planes
Thursday 6 September 2018 | Published in Politics
Pacific Forum Leaders have welcomed the increased air surveillance capacity of the new Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Aerial Surveillance Program funded by Australia under the Pacific Maritime Security Program (PMSP).
Last subsidised voyage for Taio
Thursday 6 September 2018 | Published in Environment
The Taio Shipping vessel Lady Moana is on the last of the company’s five northern-island voyages scheduled for this year under the government-funded shipping subsidy.
Rugby game result not straightforward
Thursday 6 September 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Last Saturday afternoon (September 1), I watched the Avatiu-Titikaveka senior rugby match at Avatiu.
Murienua petition fails, Arioka named MP
Thursday 6 September 2018 | Published in Politics
The Murienua petition has been decided, with Cook Islands Party candidate Patrick Akaiti Arioka named the elected Member of Parliament for the electorate by the High Court of the Cook Islands.
Fallon named national coach
Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Published in Football
The Cook Islands Football Association has announced well known football coach Kevin Fallon as the new coach for the national men’s team.
Football moves into fourth round
Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Published in Football
The fourth round of the Rarotonga soccer competition, kicks off today with 12 teams competing in the epic junior football extravaganza.
Irinaki event proves a winner
Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Published in Local
The Purpose Project and Internal Affairs, hosted a highly successful gala charity evening and motivational dinner at Moana Sands Lagoon Resort’s new Laguna Restaurant on Saturday night.
Tourism Council moves on water safety standards
Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council Accreditation scheme plans to strengthen water safety standards for all members who offer water-based activities.
Refrigeration meeting topic
Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Published in Environment
The National Environment Service (NES) is running a week-long workshop on “good practices in refrigeration”.
Management course for secretariat staff
Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Published in Politics
Twenty-eight participants from nine national parliaments including the Cook Islands are involved in a two-week intensive management course in Fiji, designed for senior secretariat staff of parliament.
China sparks fireworks at Forum summit
Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Published in Politics
A tense exchange sparked some high level fireworks at the Forum Leaders summit in Nauru on Monday as China’s head of delegation walked out after a flare-up on speaking rights at the Dialogue Partners session.
Organic's the way to go say French visitors
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Local
French “wwoofers” (Willing Workers on Organic Farms) Baptiste Castaner and Lucie Willemot are in Rarotonga doing volunteer work at Oasis Hydroponics in Tupapa, for two months as part of their world travels.
Just Play teaches respect
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Football
Forty children from around Papaaroa braved cold and windy conditions to challenge themselves in the fun activities and games on offer at the Just Play Village Festival last week.
Pre-match predictions go out the door as Bulls beat Eels
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Pre-match favourites the Avatiu Eels were expected to comfortably win their match against the Bulls on Saturday.
Taking a stand against plastic litter
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Environment
With up to 13 million tonnes of plastic leaking into the ocean annually, to be ingested by sea life and birds, and then through the food chain, by man, more needs to be done about the problem of plastic litter, says Te Ara Cook Islands Museum of Cultural Enterprise director Stan Wolfgramm.
Drowning victim well regarded
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Local
The Taiwanese national who drowned while kayaking in the lagoon at Atiutaki has been named.
