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Rotaract Rarotonga gears up for ‘Great Easter Eggs-capade’

Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Rotaract Rarotonga is kicking off the year of activities with a fun-filled event this weekend.

Cook Islands secure narrow victory vs Tonga to end campaign on a high

Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands held on to clinch a narrow 1-0 victory against hosts Tonga in a tight final match at the OFC Men’s Nations Cup 2024 – Qualifying yesterday.

Cook Islands athletes depart for World Cross Country Championships

Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports

Athletics Cook Islands will have two athletes participating in the World Athletics Cross Country Championship in Belgrade, Serbia, Europe this weekend.

Agencies join forces to streamline permits

Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health, Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) and the National Environment Service (NES) held their first quarterly meeting last week to strengthen coordination and management of permits across the three agencies.

Letter: Promoting sustainable and organic farming

Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Kiriau Turepu used to be the minister for agriculture and environment and had at the time the unique opportunity to turn the islands into an organic self-sustaining producer (Fertiliser shortage threatens crops, says former Agriculture minister, March 22).

Farmers divided over domestic consumption, export potentials

Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National

Former Agriculture minister, Kiriau Turepu, sparked debate recently by suggesting that exporting produce should not be a priority for Cook Islands growers.

AKTT Atiu youths to host fishing competition this Easter

Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Local, National, Outer Islands

The Atiu branch of Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) programme has already begun the year activating their community and assisting around the island whenever and wherever they can.

Police investigate break-in at USP Cook Islands campus

Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Cook Islands Police is investigating an alleged break-in at the University of the South Pacific Cook Islands campus yesterday.

Nightclub brawler fined $3k for injuring security guard

Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

A man who was involved in a brawl at the Rehab Nightclub in November last year was ordered to pay a $2000 fine and $1000 in compensation to a security guard who was injured from the incident.

Small businesses in Cook Islands face squeeze as NZ economy falters

Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Small and medium enterprises are likely to get hit hard by the New Zealand recession before consumers start feeling the pinch, says Cook Islands Government chief economist.

Water contamination in petrol affects vehicles on Rarotonga

Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

Six vehicles are being inspected for damage believed to have been caused by water contamination in petrol provided by a local supplier.

Kata: Justice

Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kiribati judge hopes to finally have day in court

Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional

An expatriate judge in Kiribati hopes he will get a chance to make his case on Tuesday over his controversial suspension three years ago.

Panthers and Eels reign supreme

Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in League, Sports

Round two of the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition started with a big bang as the Tupapa Panthers found their redemption against the Titikaveka Bulldogs on Friday at Aretere Park.

Adrianna storms to victory at BSP Women’s Triathlon

Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The Cook Islands Triathlon Association held the very popular BSP Women’s Triathlon on Saturday.

Ruta Mave: Zero tolerance for corruption- CJ Keane sends powerful message

Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The happy family photo in the paper taken outside the court after the sentencing before descending the steps into the police vehicles waiting to take the three convicts to jail totally bemused me, writes Ruta Mave.

Letter: The victim ‘had a proper helmet on’

Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Myself (Chrissy) and my daughter were first on the scene at this accident as we were driving right behind the young girl and her friends and I witnessed the whole accident.

Letter: Fake helmets raise concerns

Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The Police department’s response to the problem of fake German hats worn as crash helmets is pathetic and inexcusable (Teen injured in Nikao motorcycle collision, March 23).

CIIC announces new chairs for TAU and Ports Authority

Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National

The chairs of two of important government agencies are stepping down and new chairs appointed in their place.

Cook Islands doctor appointed chair of NZ Pacific health senate

Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

Cook Islander Dr Kiki Maoate is the new chair of Fatu Fono Ola (the National Pacific Health Senate New Zealand), Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora has announced.