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New era for Manihiki: Fred Tangi Napara crowned Faingahitu Ariki

Thursday 11 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, National, Outer Islands, Weekend

A traditional ceremony in Manihiki has established a new Faingahitu Ariki, bringing an end to community disquiet surrounding the prestigious title.

Letter: Airport’s ‘bragging’ rings hollow

Thursday 11 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, We write to you after reading the story published 9th January with the headline, 'Giving back to our people', the account of the upcoming 50th anniversary celebrations of the opening of Rarotonga International Airport, controlled by the Airport Authority Board.

Customs welcomes new team members to bolster border management

Thursday 11 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Six new recruits have joined the Cook Islands Customs Service’s airport team to bolster its border management service.

CCTV cameras mandatory for high-value stores, says Cook Islands Police

Thursday 11 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Crime, Local, National

Cook Islands Police says CCTV security cameras are a standard requirement in this day and age.

Raro retailer readies for expansion despite delays and spiralling costs

Thursday 11 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Local, National

A Rarotonga retailer is pressing forward with a $1 million plus development in spite of delays and spiralling costs.

Lights, camera, action! Young Cook Islanders craft TV show at creative camp

Thursday 11 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, Local, National

Eighteen youth from the ages of eight through to 16 have booked into an intensive three-day camp for performing arts, dance and film television production at the Pa Ariki Palace in Ngatangiia.

Grounded: Newly installed $600k elevator out of action

Thursday 11 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands’ first and newly installed $600,000 passenger lift has already broken down, just over a month after opening. Al Williams reports.

Kata: Staycations

Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

No charges against Ex-NZ MP: Daughter speaks following explosive family feud on Aitutaki

Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics

Cook Islands Police will not pursue charges against former New Zealand National Party government minister who was alleged to have assaulted his sister at their mother’s funeral in Aitutaki. Candice Luke reports.

Cooks calling on cross country runners

Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Athletics, Sports

Athletics Cook Islands is on the lookout for one male and one female cross country runner to compete in Belgrade Serbia at the end of March.

FIFA assistance to Cooks for youth development

Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

FIFA’s assistance to football in the Cook Islands had led to the development of youth programmes and training sessions over the years.

Letter: Staycations

Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Without being too technical and splitting hairs.

Local musical festival for Niue

Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

The Niuean Cook Islands Community & Friends Inc. are gearing for an extravagant Live Local Music Festival tomorrow night Thursday 11 January, at 6pm at the Ngatangiia Matavera Clubhouse in Muri.

Poor tackling techniques connected to injuries in women’s rugby

Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Rugby Union, Sports

Poor tackling technique from local-based female players across the clubs, led to injuries in the women’s games at the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise Tournament last weekend, says a world rugby union educator Andrew Iroa.

Police notebook

Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

A female motorist has had her blood specimen taken by police after crashing into the TEM Store last week.

Busy year ahead for Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation

Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

This week on Thursday 11 January, Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation will celebrate its second year of being established in the Cook Islands.

Cooks academics lead the way in climate research

Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Environment, National

Two Cook Islanders are at the helm of new Pacific research into population dynamics of the Pacific - home to a population of 13 million – projected to become 20 million by 2050.

Kata: Immigration line up

Tuesday 9 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Nines in Paradise thrills

Tuesday 9 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports

Avatiu Nikao Eels coach Clive Nicholas says the Cook Islands Rugby League 2024 season will be an interesting one after retaining the Nines in Paradise premier men’s title over the weekend.

Blackrock rules: New champs reign at Cook Islands Beach Netball comp

Tuesday 9 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Team Blackrock has been crowned the new champions of the 2024 Cook Islands Beach Games netball competition.