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Leading the way for women in the Pacific

Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Pacific Islands, Regional

Maria Ioane-Matua share her journey from a young Customs Officer to becoming the first female Chief of Customs for the Cook Islands Customs Service.

Cook Islands Met Service staff bolster climate knowledge through workshop

Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

Cook Islands Meteorological Service staff were part of a successful climate information workshop held a week ago.

Court briefs

Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A woman appearing through an audio-visual link from Manihiki has been given time to find a lawyer. Ngatamaine Pupuke appeared before Justice of the Peace Nadine Newnham for four counts of theft as a servant.

Police make 4 arrests during Easter weekend

Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police arrested four people over the long Easter weekend, but say it’s an improvement from past festive weekends.

Cook Islands doctors to be trained on prescribing medicinal cannabis

Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, Local, National

Cook Islands doctors will undergo a special training on how to prescribe medicinal cannabis (marijuana), confirmed Secretary for Health Bob Williams.

Kata: Medical Marijuana

Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

GAT, set and going for title

Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports

The Cook Islands Touch Association’s open competition final fixtures are complete, with GAT ready to defend their men’s title.

Winning composition explores humanity of Katikatia legend

Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Renowned Cook Islands composer Thomas Peyroux proved his talent in writing original compositions, just about sweeping the Tauranga Vananga Edgewater Resort 2024 Te Mire Atu composers’ competition on Wednesday night.

Virtues in Paradise: Reviving what matters most

Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

Easter is a holy season – honouring the sacrifice Jesus made by giving his life for humanity and celebrating that he rose from the dead, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

Cook Islander at heart of world’s biggest school cultural show

Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

As the dust settled at the Manukau Sports Bowl at the end of the ASB Polyfest last week in Auckland, four women, including a Cook Islander, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Church talk: Where have they taken the Lord?

Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The discovery of Jesus’ empty tomb by Mary Magdalene and others leads to confusion and a race for answers, but ultimately strengthens their faith through the women’s testimony and the risen Lord’s appearance to Mary, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of the Takamoa Theological College.

Te Ipukarea Society’s sustainable keyhole garden takes root

Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

After weeks of collecting material, a bit of lifting and digging, Te Ipukarea Society has finally started up their keyhole garden again ready to use for planting!

Thomas Wynne: Amazing Grace: How a hymn was born from a life redeemed

Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Amazing Grace, that saved a wretch like me – such an amazing grace to us all, is captured so beautifully in a song so many of us would have sung at one time in our lives, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Catholics remember Jesus’ sacrifice on Good Friday

Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

Catholics in Rarotonga observed Good Friday yesterday by praying the Stations of the Cross, mourning the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

House of Ariki and Maori King join forces for whale protection

Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

The House of Ariki and Aotearoa Maori King signed a declaration advocating for the legal personhood of whales and their protection.

Resort champions sustainability through coral planting initiative

Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Features, Go Local, National

A resort in Aitutaki is actively engaged in a coral planting initiative to restore and preserve the health of their lagoon’s marine ecosystem.

Fisheries revenue to double

Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands’ fisheries revenue is projected to double following the historic Tuna Treaty between the Pacific Island States and the United States reached this week.

Resort leads the way for Earth Hour

Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend

Several businesses and households across Rarotonga participated in Earth Hour on Saturday by turning off their lights for an hour.

Letter: Responsible ownership, not bans!

Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am struggling to comprehend the rationale behind the recent list of prohibited dog breeds released to the public by the Police department.

Contenders clash for title

Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League season unveils its contenders, with each team eyeing the coveted title with fierce determination.