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More rain expected for Rarotonga

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

Rarotonga is expected to experience more rain today, says the Cook Islands Meteorological Service.

Crashes, noise complaints, and arrests …

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

Cook Islands Police responded to a few reports over the weekend, including two suspected alcohol-related road crashes.

Man on trial for crash, refusal of breathalyser

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A Rarotonga man is on trial for careless driving causing injury and refusing a breathalyser test after allegedly causing a motorcycle accident.

Opposition leader calls for review of treaty obligations after immigration ruling

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Politics

The Leader of the Opposition is calling on Government to review and reconsider its approach to treaty obligations and the legislative process, to ensure that future legislation fully complies with the constitutional requirements and principles of separation of powers.

Survey shows ‘larger employers’ pay above minimum wage, says Chamber

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

A Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce survey has shown that the majority of employers, particularly larger employers, pay their employees more than the national minimum wage.

Kata: Seabed minerals

Monday 11 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Underdogs rise as Sea Eagles shock Eels

Monday 11 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports

In the fifth week of rugby league action, the fields witnessed unexpected shifts and surprises as underdogs rose to the occasion and mighty teams faced humbling defeats.

Defending champs unstoppable

Monday 11 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The Cook Islands 2024 Mixed Touch Competition has five more weeks of round robin games before the exciting playoffs.

Ruta Mave: The unspoken realities of strong women

Monday 11 March 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Women’s day was celebrated with shared food and drink involving conversation, discussion and sharing of platitudes to being a unique, diverse, all-encompassing woman. Women waved flags of unity and sisterhood holding their heads high. Then, later that day, they would return to their roles as wife, mother, other at the beck and call of men. By Ruta Mave.

Letter: Stop picking on the ‘little guys’

Monday 11 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Once again, the red necks have come out of the woodwork in response to expats asking for a cost-of-living increase.

Seizing opportunities and daring to dream big

Monday 11 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

A young Cook Islands entrepreneur, overcame challenges to build a successful fitness business that empowers women and celebrates Cook Islands culture.

Cook Islands well prepared for measles despite regional outbreak risk

Monday 11 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands is well protected against measles, says Secretary of Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.

Cook Islands establishes diplomatic ties with Panama

Monday 11 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands and Republic of Panama formalised diplomatic relations last week through an exchange of diplomatic notes between the Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) and the Panamanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MER).

‘Landmark decision’: Cook Islands High Court invalidates preferential residency for Kiwis

Monday 11 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Economy, Local, National

The Cook Islands High Court has ruled that a residency regulation giving preferential treatment to New Zealand citizens is ‘invalid’.

Kata: Climate change grant

Saturday 9 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Nukupure Park set for thrilling clashes

Saturday 9 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports

As the anticipation builds for the next set of rugby league games today at Nukupure Park, all eyes are on the clash between the Titikaveka Lady Bulldogs and the Arorangi Lady Bears in the senior women’s division.

Celebrating progress: Cook Islands women share stories of success

Saturday 9 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

The International Day of Women was celebrated across Rarotonga including workplaces celebrating the theme of ‘Te Vaine kia turu’ia: Tupu’anga kia Tere – Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress and Inspire Inclusion’.

‘The Aitutaki secret …’ How canoes evolved (and almost sank) for sailing

Saturday 9 March 2024 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend

The design of Cook Islands vaka has changed so much over the years that it’s difficult to speak of a ‘traditional canoe design’ as the Aitutaki canoe demonstrates, writes Rod Dixon.

Thomas Wynne: Reclaiming our reo Māori

Saturday 9 March 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Who grew up thinking of themselves as half caste, quarter caste or part this part that but never the total sum of all of who we are, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

SBMA Opinion: Two-year milestone for seabed minerals exploration licences

Saturday 9 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Last month marked two years since the country’s first seabed minerals exploration licences were issued on 23 February 2022. A major milestone and achievement for the Cook Islands after many years of preparation.