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A novel idea: Rankin considers Raro romance after Rebus rest

Saturday 9 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, Weekend

Renowned Scottish novelist Sir Ian Rankin with some of his books at the Cook Islands Library and Museum yesterday. RASHNEEL KUMAR/24030863

Cook Islander returns home to bridge tech gap and empower youth

Saturday 9 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Vaipunu Ian Tairea, a software developer on the island of Mauke, is excited with the prospect of computer technology becoming the biggest employment opportunity for the Cook Islands, especially the Pa Enua.

Landowners fight to reclaim gifted land

Saturday 9 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

The landowners of a block of land in Arorangi have revived their longstanding battle with the government regarding the removal of a warrant to reclaim their ancestral land.

Kata: Agriculture

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Bulldogs seek redemption

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Titikaveka Bulldogs are looking to bounce back this afternoon against defending champions Arorangi Bears after a heavy defeat to Avatiu Nikao Eels last week.

Tabuya calls on party to ‘stand for fairness’ after being stripped of deputy leadership

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji's Minister for Women and Children Lynda Tabuya is calling on The People's Alliance Party to "stand for fairness and justice" after it stripped her of her deputy leadership following allegations of a sex and drug scandal. The People's Alliance Party (PAP) announced earlier this week that Ms Tabuya had been removed over the allegations, which date back to August last year.

Electoral Amendment Bill: Samoa will not be governed by outsiders

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

Samoa’s Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries La'auli Leuatea Schmidt says the country would not be ruled by outsiders, should a change to the electoral act go through.

Letter: Growers left high and dry

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I recently attended a dinner for growers hosted by a grower himself, Mr Kiriau Turepu.

Letter: Education scholarship

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am writing with interest in the government’s strategy for ensuring qualified educators are teaching our future generations.

Cook Islands celebrates International Women’s Day with ‘Inspire Inclusion’ talks

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Today is International Women’s Day and the Cook Islands is celebrating with events featuring prominent women speakers.

$10 million project aims to reduce single-use plastics

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

A project to reduce the number of plastics entering the country, focused on the food and beverage sector, was discussed during a workshop in Rarotonga this week.

The king of heat: Elvis inspired hot sauce to hit the market

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, National

Cook Islands hot sauce businessman and Elvis Presley fan, Paul Lynch, will be launching his latest “hot, hot 10+ Burnin’ Love” sauce this Saturday.

Dangerous driving charge prompts legal advice

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A motorist who was charged for dangerous driving and failure to stop has been advised to get a lawyer.

Expats seek minimum wage increase to match rising costs

Friday 8 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

Foreign workers associations in the Cook Islands are calling for an increase in the minimum wage rate to match the rising cost of living.

Kata: Climate change grant

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rarotonga sailors shine at Nationals, youngsters set for NZ challenge

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sailing, Sports

The Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) has had a great start to the year, hitting the ground running with several activities.

Rarotonga teachers explore teaching fractions through art and visualisation

Thursday 7 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Rarotonga mathematics teachers were introduced to a workshop exploring the teaching of fractions using art and visualisation, instead of formulas, at Apii Nikao yesterday.