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Te Tuhi Kelly: The pros and cons of increasing the size of Cabinet or voting by proxy

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Once again, a couple of controversial amendments that more than meets the eye, I suspect. Would increasing the size of Cabinet or voting by proxy have been mooted if the Democrats as a proper Opposition were in fact an opposition, writes Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party of the Cook Islands.

Letter: Hemp legal in Cook Islands

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, In an article in the Cook Islands News on December 12, 2023, the esteemed senior defence lawyer Norman George pointed out that hemp, not being a prohibited drug, saying it should not even be mentioned in the amendment.

Aussie nursing students get a tropical dose of healthcare

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Australia, Health, National, Regional

Eight University of South Australia Bachelor of Nursing third-year students are visiting Rarotonga for a two-week study programme, immersing themselves in a different culture, a different health setting, and acquiring unique experiences.

12 compete for Te Mire Atu Composer of the Year

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

In celebration of original Cook Islands compositions, 12 upcoming and experienced song writers will be battling in the esteemed Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Cultural Development Te Mire Atu Composer of the Year competition next week.

Cook Islands cracks down on junk cars

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

“Te Titā ki te Titā kore – Legacy Waste Collection” campaign towards a cleaner, more sustainable future continues to take action with its end-of-life vehicle (ELV) collection beginning next month.

Driver found guilty of causing injury through careless driving

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The driver of a tourist bus that crashed in Rarotonga in late December, 2022 has been convicted for careless driving causing injury.

Preschool encourages healthy habits with daily fruit breaks

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The adorable Imanuela Akatemia pre-school children enjoy a refreshing, healthy fruit break every morning at 10am, embracing good eating habits.

Wichman decides against petition

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands Party candidate has decided against filing a petition for the Penrhyn seat after earlier saying her team was reviewing the election process and roll following the by-election on Tuesday last week.

Kata: Dog repatriation

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Fierce competition anticipated at the annual women’s triathlon event

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Cook Islands Triathlon Association is eagerly looking forward to the annual BSP Women’s Triathlon Race which will be held this Saturday at the Tikioki Tri Site, starting at 2pm.

Cook Islands aims to conquer OFC Qualifiers, despite underdog status

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands national men’s football team has landed on Tongan soil with a singular, burning ambition – to conquer the OFC Nations Cup Qualifying stage and progress into the OFC Men’s Nations Cup scheduled for June.

Letters: Avatiu football

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I am a recent convert to soccer. I have followed the progress of the Avatiu Women’s soccer team at the OFC tournament in the Solomon Islands.

Letters: Paychecks and proxy votes

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Overworked? Underpaid? Daily stress trying to get the job done? And all the while still facing the weekly family financial burdens with cost of living, inflation, etc.

Takitumu Conservation Area set to become first OECM in Pacific

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National

In a first for the Cook Islands as well as the rest of the Pacific, the Takitumu Conservation Area (TCA) will be submitted to be internationally recognised as an Other Effective area-based Conservation Measure (OECM).

Dr Tuaine Unuia appointed new Clerk of the House of Ariki

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Local, National

Dr Tuaine Unuia, clinical manager of Te Marae Ora Dental Clinic, has been appointed the new O-Tari-Kura o te Are Ariki (Clerk of the House of Ariki).

Over 50 per cent of stolen motorbikes unrecovered, reveal Police

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Police are advising motorcycle owners to park their vehicles in plain view and do not leave keys in the vehicle or the ignition.

Bus driver on trial for crash injuring tourist in Rarotonga

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The driver accused of a bus crash that occurred in Rarotonga in late December of 2022 is being tried by a judge and jury at the High Court in Avarua.

Public Accounts Committee members in Wellington for study visit

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Parliament, Politics

Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand Kairangi Samuela welcomed the Cook Islands Public Accounts Committee delegation upon their arrival to Te Whanganui a Tara, Wellington over the weekend.

‘Hazardous’ Gold Country scuttled at sea after environmental approval

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Business, Environment, National

A hazardous Cook Islands commercial vessel, MV Gold Country, was towed out to sea and scuttled last month after approval from environmental authorities due to safety concerns.

$12k reportedly spent on expat economist’s pet relocation

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has reportedly spent $12,000 on a senior expat executive’s pet dog.