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Major upgrade completed at National Sports Arena
The National Sports Arena, Cook Islands’ key indoor sports facility at Tereora, has undergone a significant upgrade to improve its ability to host both local and international events.
Short responds to Sholan's implications
Secretary of Justice Mark Short has responded to comments by Sholan Ivaiti that point to Short misusing operating funds while he was chief executive of the Development Investment Board. Short said that former Financial Secretary Ivaiti was wrong to suggest in a letter of complaint against Director of Audit Paul Allsworth that he (Short) unlawfully […]
Tourism's sole NZ rep latest to quit
Kelly Hansen resigns after eight years with corporation Another senior officer has resigned this week from Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT) and news of this has already hit industry headlines in New Zealand. After eight years with CIT, Kelly Hansen, a senior staff member based in the New Zealand office, sent in her notice to […]
Rotary names first woman president
The Rotary Club of Rarotonga has its first Cook Islands woman president since the club was established in 1969. Maureen Hilyard recently received the Rotary Chain of Office from past president Mike Pynenburg at its formal changeover event. During the ceremony, Hilyard introduced her new executive committee whose members include Mousie Skews, Kevin Carr, John […]
George and Glassie staying with CIP
Norman George has dispelled the rumour that he will be joining the new political party, Cook Islands Party Tumu, which emerged at the weekend. The Cook Islands Party Tumu was formed because of a fallout with the CIP central executive over the RAPPA (Ruatonga, Avatiu, Panama, Palmerston, Atupa) nominations. Originally MP Albert ‘Peto’ Nicholas declared […]
New party to announce reps this week
Te Kura O Te Au will announce electorate representatives for Rarotonga this week. Spokesperson for Te Kura O Te Au steering committee Jancey Trego says that the “fundamental point of difference” between Te Kura and other parties is its electoral procedure. The party advocates voters electing candidates without interference from the steering committee, so as […]
Southern Cross to chase eclipse
Air Raro is sold out of tickets to Mangaia this weekend, but there’s another option for those who want to watch the solar eclipse and are willing to make last-minute plans. The SV Southern Cross – a 58ft ketch – will be tracking across the Pacific to watch the eclipse from the sea and has […]
Teen found unconscious
A passing motorist found a 15-year-old female of Aroa alone and unconscious on the main road at Ruaau around 4.30am on Saturday. Police transported her to hospital and are still investigating whether alcohol was involved, though medical personnel said that the young woman has a heart condition. Two break-ins were reported at the weekend. In […]
Dame's gift of memories given to the Cook Islands
Dame Margaret Shields, a former New Zealand cabinet minister, brought memories and mementoes back to the Cook Islands last week. Dame Margaret was a Labour Party MP throughout the 1980s. She is holidaying in Rarotonga and has brought with her an album of photographs which document the devastation caused by Cyclone Sally in 1987. Now […]
Te Vaerua garage sale a success
Last month, Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Service put on a community garage sale to raise funds to get the new Arorangi office up and running. The sale was a huge success and brought in over $3,000, which has been helping to fix up Te Vaerua headquarters and to pay physiotherapist Rebecca Washbourne, who has been […]
Warm welcome for Sydney flight
The first direct Sydney flight landed yesterday morning just before 5am to a warm Cook Islands welcome. Airport personnel and Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) staged a special greeting, which was attended by a number of public figures bedecked in ei and their Sunday best. The flight arrived early, which deputy prime minister Robert Wigmore said […]
Region's media has new voice
Pacific independent media organisations are soon to have their own voice. They are distancing themselves from the existing Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) which they believe is no longer effective. The new body is tentatively being called Pacific Media Association (PMA). It proposes to embrace and promote media freedom, ethics, governance and transparency as well […]
Fire destroys tennis gear
A boy playing with fire almost caused a disaster at the Nikao Tennis Centre on Saturday. A fire broke out around 12.30pm in a shipping container used as a gear and storage shed, after a boy meant to be helping with lawn mowing and raking took a lighted piece of paper or stick into the […]
PND studied
There could be a link between postnatal depression and identification with one’s culture, according to a recent survey. Leon Iusitini, a member of the Pacific Islands Families (PIF) study team, said on Friday at the annual health conference that Cook Islanders have a 17.6% chance of developing postnatal depression (PND). The survey found that PND […]
Conference explores sexual issues
Sexuality was the subject of a number of presentations at Friday’s health conference closing session. Eighteen-year-old Kimi of Tereora College gave a powerful speech detailing her take on teenage pregnancy – a prevalent issue given that in the Cook Islands, the mean age of girls who get pregnant for the first time is 16. Kimi […]
Three more quit CI Tourism
Three more staff have resigned from Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) in response to restructuring planned for the agency that is expected to lead the country’s most profitable industry. The resignations of product manager Anne Lyon, NZ-Australia marketing officer Jeremy Goodwin and UK-Europe marketing officer Kura Metuariki bring total departures this year from CIT to six. […]
Calling Canadians
The Cook Islands Canadian family will gather at Muri beach today to celebrate their country’s national day – Canada Day, which was on July 1. All Canucks (and friends) on the rock are invited to come and share Canadian games, songs, jokes and bring picnic food to keep the wolves at bay – a common […]
Aroa and funds pour in for Aratoa
The support of the Titikaveka neighbourhood and the community at large has overwhelmed the family of Titikaveka youth Aratoa Mana – who is currently battling leukemia in New Zealand. Since the community found out about the young man’s plight – there has been an outpouring of support for the 12-year-old and his family who will […]
'Blackout' possible today in Raro
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) is carrying out tests today that could leave the whole of Rarotonga without power. But the electricity company is hoping all will run smoothly and no one will notice a thing. At 1pm today TAU is carrying out a series of tests following the recent major overhaul of one of its […]
Phone credit for all Aitutaki customers
Technicians in Aitutaki are still struggling to connect remaining Telecom customers to the old exchange. Telecom Cook Islands marketing manager Mark Boyd said yesterday there are now sufficient lines for all customers but staff are still checking to ensure the lines are connected to the correct customers. It has been a difficult three weeks for […]
Run-off delay
The Democratic Party committee in Murienua has postponed the run-off between James Beer and Angeline Tuara for the Murienua candidacy until Friday July 9. The run off was originally set for Wednesday June 30. James Beer told CI News this week that he is fixed on ensuring that the proper process is followed. “We need […]
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