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Touchdown! Defending champs crush rivals in season kickoff

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands Touch Association’s 2024 season kicked off with the women’s Nukz Power team defeating FBI in the opening match on Monday.

Feedback sought on Cook Islands’ sports facilities

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Members of the community are being encouraged to provide feedback on national sports facilities through a public survey.

Move over Ariel, there’s a new mermaid in town

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Art, Features

Children in the Pacific can now see themselves represented as a fairytale mermaid character in Merio the Polynesian Mermaid.

Cook Islands and Japan co-chair Senior Officials Meeting

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands, in its capacity as chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), and Japan co-chaired the first Senior Officials Meeting for the upcoming 10th Japan-Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM).

Letter: Fainted children?

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Can someone tell me if it is true that hundreds of kids had to stand in the hot searing sun on Friday rehearsing cultural dances while being yelled at and not allowed to drink any water?

Kata: Immigration policy

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: Too many snouts in the trough

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Last week I heard the Prime Minister (Mark Brown) and Pukapuka MP Tingika Elikana justify the need to increase the number of Ministers from six to eight. The increase could be Ministers elected from the CIP MPs.

Cook Islanders seek change in mental health attitudes

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Health, Local, National

“Neneva, avouvou, ka’a ka’a.” These are some of the terms used towards and about Cook Islanders that experience mental illness.

No health without mental health: Tackling mental health stigma in the Cook Islands

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Health, Local, National

A mental health workshop for frontline workers aims to tackle stigma and promote community awareness through cultural integration and improved access to services. Candice Luke reports.

Police probe Nikao brawl, video shows violent attacks on teenager

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

The Cook Islands Police are investigating a brawl that took place on Sunday outside the Super Brown store in Nikao.

Cops cagey about China visit

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police are keeping quiet about the visit of a senior officer to the People’s Republic of China.

Cruise season kicks off with 500+ visitors on Europa 2, Star Breeze

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

More than 500 cruise ship passengers arrived in Rarotonga, with the Europa 2 inaugurating the year’s cruise season on Saturday, followed by the Star Breeze on Monday.

Cabinet approves eight Immigration policy changes

Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Eight Immigration Policy changes, initially proposed by the National Labour Advisory Board (NLAB) in September, have been approved by the Cook Islands Cabinet, addressing concerns raised by businesses after the new Immigration Regulations were implemented last year.

Kata: Young robbers

Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Annual Team Tri Competition promises laughs and thrills

Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Cook Islands Triathlon Association is looking forward to the Annual BSP & KPMG Team Tri Competition this Saturday, February 3.

Cook Islands Football teams up with NZ Football for coaching development

Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Amidst the pristine beauty of the Cook Islands, a new chapter in football coaching is unfolding. Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA), in a groundbreaking collaboration with New Zealand Football (NZ Football), is championing the advancement of local football coaches by facilitating their attainment of the much-coveted C Licence in football coaching.

Fiji court grants bail to 13 people charged in relation to 4800kg meth bust

Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

A Fiji court has granted bail to 13 people charged in relation to the seizure of almost five tonnes of methamphetamine.

37 complaints spark environmental action

Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

The National Environment Service (NES) received 37 complaints between 2022 and 2023 regarding environmental concerns, according to their annual report for the year ending June 30, 2023.

Letter: Prosecuting bars for over-serving

Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The CI News Saturday edition page 2 under “Court News”, your paper reported on the conviction of Agnes Rameka by Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning of drink driving while more than four times over the legal alcohol limit.

Thousands celebrate Airport’s golden anniversary

Tuesday 30 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

Dance, drums, song, and a downpour of rain marked the 50th Anniversary of Rarotonga International Airport as joyful cultural celebrations took flight on the tarmac yesterday morning.