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Tourist influx expected as Jetstar adds flight

Thursday 14 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Jetstar is adding a fourth weekly flight between Sydney and Rarotonga due to strong demand from Australian tourists, bringing the total to four flights per week, starting later this month.

Public up in arms over proposed expansion of Cabinet, proxy voting

Thursday 14 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Parliament

Parliament is holding public meetings to discuss proposed amendments to the Constitution, with Rarotonga residents strongly opposing an increase in Cabinet Ministers and a measure allowing MPs to vote by proxy.

Rental car flips into creek, driver okay

Thursday 14 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, Local, National

A 43-year-old driver escaped serious injury after the rental car he was driving rolled off into the creek by the Nikao seawall early yesterday morning.

Parent calls for action after child targeted online

Thursday 14 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Education, Health, Local, National, Technology

A social media page has come under investigation for cyberbullying after a parent filed a police complaint and publicly expressed their concerns.

Cook Islander credits NZ Defence Force for turning life around, encourages youth to join

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Weekend

Cook Islander Tom Harrison Junior is counting his blessings, saying that joining the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) got him moving forward in his career and life.

Kata: Glossy brochure

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tapaitau tops preliminary count

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics

The preliminary results of the Penrhyn by-election held yesterday shows a close race between Sarakura Tapaitau, wife of the former MP, and Cook Islands Party candidate Vaine Wichman.

Fishing vessel Zambucca hauled out of water for inspection

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Curious onlookers gathered at Avatiu Harbour yesterday to watch the precarious operation of fishing vessel FV Zambucca being lifted out of the water by two cranes.

Driver guilty of careless driving and refusal of breathalyser test

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A 45-year-old man has been found guilty of driving-related charges by a jury.

JPs enhance skills in decision- making and judgment writing

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, Local, National

Justices of the Peace (JPs) practicing in Cook Islands Court are undertaking training in a workshop focused on decision-making and judgment writing.

Letter: Free and unlimited internet

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I have posted a couple of articles to LinkedIn promoting free and unlimited internet as a competitive advantage for the Cook Islands.

Pet Talk: How to get rid of fleas on your pet

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Fleas can cause a lot of problems for dogs and cats, but there are treatments available to help control them, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu.

Future triathletes take centre stage

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The Cook Islands Triathlon annual Paradise Supplies Kids’ Tri took place on a hot and sunny Saturday afternoon.

Kata: Rain

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Glassie returns as Cook Islands netball U21 coach

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball Cook Islands is gearing up to host the Netball Youth World Cup Regional Qualifiers for Oceania and has appointed a new coach to prepare the national side for the tournament to be held in September.

Avatiu FC fall short in OFC Women’s Champions League debut

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Poor weather on Sunday (Cook Islands time) might have meant that Solomon Islands’ Henderson Eels were made to wait a little longer to make their OFC Women’s Champions League debut than they’d hoped, but their patience was rewarded with a 2-0 win over Avatiu FC in Honiara.

Cook Islands women attend disaster risk reduction training in Tonga

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National

Cook Islanders Eileen Macquarie and Ella Napara participated in the weeklong second phase of the disaster risk reduction training in Nuku’alofa, Tonga last week.

Katuke takes top prize at Mama’s Reef Fishing Competition

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports

The Cook Islands Game Fishing Club’s Mama’s Reef Fishing Bamboo Rod Competition on Saturday drew a respectable number of 27 enthusiastic women.

Penrhyn ‘ready to vote’

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics

Voters in the Cook Islands’ northern group island of Penrhyn head to the polls today for a by-election.

Ashton brothers facilitate return of heirlooms, seek to build museum on Aitutaki

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

Priceless stone pre-European artefacts will be returned to the Cook Islands later this year.