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Giving back to our people: Airport to celebrate 50th anniversary with public tours

Tuesday 9 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The community can look forward to public access to the Rarotonga International Airport terminals during the week leading up to the 50th anniversary celebrations later this month on Monday, January 29.

Piho’s turtle photo captures nature prize at Tokyo International Foto Awards

Tuesday 9 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Environment, Features, Local, National

Cook Islands photographer Charlotte Piho has reached another peak in her career, capturing first place in the Tokyo International Foto Awards 2023 for the Nature-Underwater category.

Letter: Quit relying on tourism

Tuesday 9 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, While the people of the Cook Islands witnessed firsthand the devastation that the Covid-19 pandemic had on the economy, the business sector of our nation and the community alike told Prime Minister Mark Brown to get moving on plans to diversify the economy and quit just relying on tourism to drive growth.

Family feud explodes at mother’s funeral in Aitutaki

Tuesday 9 January 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Local, National, New Zealand, Outer Islands, Politics, Regional

A former New Zealand National Party government minister has been interviewed by Cook Islands Police after a family feud turned violent as the coffin of his late mother was being carried into her Aitutaki home last week.

Quick thinking averts disaster in Takuvaine LPG heater fire

Tuesday 9 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Local, National

A minor fire at a missionary couple’s rental, caused by an improperly installed LPG water heater, was quickly extinguished by neighbours thanks to a young boy’s alert action.

Staycations on offer during quiet period for large operators

Tuesday 9 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, Features, Go Local, National, Tourism

Staycation offers are assisting visitor accommodation providers to get through the quiet months on Rarotonga.

Public Service Commissioner slams immigration processes

Tuesday 9 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter has stepped in and vented frustration over the waiting times returning Cook Islanders are dealing with over immigration processes. Al Williams reports.

Kata: League 9's champs

Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Avatiu Eels retain Nines title

Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Avatiu Nikao Eels retained the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise title after a hard-fought final on Saturday at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.

Beddoes crowned top athlete

Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports

Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes has been named Athletics Cook Islands’ Open Male Athlete for the Year 2023 and Supreme Athlete of the Year.

Higher shipping costs : Fears Red Sea attacks will soon hit Kiwis in the pocket

Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Regional

New Zealand consumers could soon pay the price for shipping networks being disrupted by attacks in the Red Sea.

Ruta Mave: The silent struggle for morality in the Cook Islands

Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The silent acceptance of constant abuses of power by those in leadership roles from corruption, theft, fraud, assault on women and drink driving is frankly despicable, writes Ruta Mave.

Letter: Flag addition raises eyebrows

Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Interesting to read that the PM is “suggesting” a flag rethink (Cook Islands News, December 14, 2023, changing the current national flag back to the original flag design from Papa Arapati’s day.

‘Home where the heart is’: Beloved broadcaster laid to rest in Matavera

Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, National, Weekend

Flamboyant personality, passionate advocate for the Cook Islands language, broadcaster, and producer Bernard (Bernice) Tairea, affectionately known as “Poepoe”, was laid to rest in Matavera on Saturday.

Ma’uke’s Mii Tua, 78, finds joy in quiet life and community

Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, National, Outer Islands, Weekend

On the island of Ma’uke, also known as Akatokamanava, 78-year-old Mii Tua (née Tairea) cherishes her quiet, simple life on the land where she was born.

Government to manage new inter-island vessel, says PM

Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands

The Cook Islands government will manage the operations of an inter-island vessel that it hopes to receive this year.

Select Committee prepares for public consultations on Amendment Bills

Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament

The Special Select Committee reviewing the three Constitutional Amendment Bills will convene next month.

Aitutaki roads a ‘time bomb’: Residents demand crackdown on underage driving

Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands

Aitutaki residents are expressing concern about the increasing number of young ‘underage’ people riding motorbikes and speeding on the island’s roads. They worry that this could lead to serious accidents, and are calling for action to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.

Raukawa Kukis reign supreme: Unbeatens cruise to Nines in Paradise title

Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

A player from the champion Raukawa Kukis side tries to break through Lady Eels defenders in the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise Tournament on Saturday at the National Stadium in Nikao.

Kata: Vote by proxy

Saturday 6 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion