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NZ rugby club donates jerseys
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
New Zealand Black Ferns legend Regina Sheck donated some Women’s 7s jerseys to the Arorangi Bears women’s club last weekend.
Shared Cook Islands and France legacy honoured
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Secretary, Tepaeru Herrmann, met with Her Excellency Laurence Beau, Ambassador of the French Republic to the Cook Islands, at MFAI offices yesterday.
Letter: Beware indeed of religious cults
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Pastor Cargill is right, we have to be on the lookout for religious cults.
Cooks to receive $500k for Pa Enua projects
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown hit the ground running on Monday upon arrival at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, COP29 signing an agreement for pilot projects in the Pa Enua.
Sustainable tourism expert visits Pa Enua
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
Kelly Bricker, a sustainable tourism expert and Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) board member recently returned from Atiu with Tourism’s chief executive Karla Eggelton looking at ways of increasing tourism numbers to the Pa Enua.
Norman George: 'Copouts’ and destruction of police services
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
I did not know the level of Police services failures until I called at the Police Station about 10am two days ago on my business as a lawyer. Norman George writes.
NZ Starlink users to face signal cut-off without converting, says regulator
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Technology
Cook Islands residents using New Zealand’s Starlink service will lose their signal if they don’t switch to the new local Starlink plan by mid-December, according to Telecommunications Regulator Bernard Hill.
New money app launched
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Business, National, Technology
Smartie to launch as the first digital payment solution in Cook Islands. Talaia Mika spoke to the developer yesterday
Autism’s Studio Blue Offers Students Training
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands have moved into their new premises and created an inclusive space where students thrive, gain confidence and develop skills to prepare for future employment opportunities.
Cook Islands has its first mosque
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, Local, National
The Cook Islands’ first and only mosque is quietly serving Rarotonga’s Muslim community, reports Talaia Mika who yesterday followed a Google satellite map to find the local Islamic headquarters.
“Copouts’ destroy police says lawyer
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Local lawyer and former politician Norman George claims the Cook Islands Police Service has suffered destcruction under Prime Minister and police Minister Mark Brown.
Avatiu FC vs Tupapa-Maraerenga FC face off
Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The highly anticipated clash between Avatiu and Tupapa-Maraerenga football clubs is set to take place at Aretere Park, marking the third meeting between the two sides this season.
Kata: Islam
Wednesday 13 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: Baptism
Wednesday 13 November 2024 | Written by webmaster | Published in Kata, Opinion
Water meter installed at Punanga Nui Market
Wednesday 13 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Over 900 water meters have been installed around Rarotonga, with a third placed on commercial properties and most in the To Tatou Vai trial zone in Nikao.
Kata: CI Visa
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Starlink users face mandatory shift to new service
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Technology
The satellite internet provider, Starlink has mandated that users with New Zealand-based Starlink accounts must switch to Cook Islands Starlink accounts, a change expected to impact connectivity and lower subscription costs for residents.
Football showdowns and unforgettable moments
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Round 13 of the 2024 Rarotonga Round Cup delivered an action-packed weekend, showcasing intense rivalries, standout performances, and dramatic turns across all divisions.
Apii Nikao wins Volleyball Rising Stars
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Sports, Volleyball
Apii Nikao has dominated the Cook Islands Primary Schools Volleyball rising Stars Competition.
Lady Eels win Raro 7s
Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Lady Avatiu Eels claimed the 2024 Rarotonga 7s competition in the women’s division on the weekend.
