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Cook Islands announces bid to host 2029 Pacific Mini Games

Wednesday 2 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands is bidding to host its third Pacific Mini Games, hoping to bring the regional sporting event back to Rarotonga after hosting it in 1985 and 2009.

School holiday programme gives students hands-on experience with local resources

Tuesday 1 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The first day of the Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango school holiday programme for Rarotonga, Atiu and Mangaia kicked off yesterday morning when all 30 senior students teamed up for introductions.

Kata: Price Tribunal

Tuesday 1 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Empire men win netball title

Tuesday 1 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Following the successful debut of the Men’s Netball Competition which concluded last month, Netball Cook Islands (NCI) has set its sight on the upcoming Men’s World Cup in 2024.

Dinning table: Little Poly where expectations meet reality

Tuesday 1 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Food, Go Local

Driving past Little Polynesian Restaurant (Little Poly) in Titikaveka, I always wondered the kind of dining experience they offered. So when the opportunity came to dine at this poolside restaurant, no was not an option.

Court briefs July 27

Tuesday 1 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, National

On Thursday, July 27, Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams heard eight cases on the Criminal List.

Record vendors for Trade Days

Tuesday 1 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Economy, National

The Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) Trade Days Expo is proving popular, this year a record number of 84 vendors have signed up to showcase locally made products and home-grown produce.

Immigration Regulations to be reviewed: PM Brown

Tuesday 1 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

The controversial Immigration Regulations will be reviewed after a push from the Cook Islands business community who are not happy with some of the newly implemented provisions.

58th Constitution Celebrations officially open

Tuesday 1 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

The 2023 Te Maeva Nui cultural festival got off to a spectacular start with the official opening ceremony which involved the lighting of Te Maeva Nui Flame by Prime Minister Mark Brown at the National Auditorium last night.

Eels, Panthers in final

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Arch-rivals and neighbours Avatiu Nikao Eels and Tupapa Panthers will feature in the Rarotonga Club 15s final this Saturday after beating Arorangi Bears and Titikaveka Bulls in the semifinals over the weekend.

Ruta Mave: Rarotonga roosters: ‘Proud by day loud by night’

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Roosters are bold and beautiful during the day, strutting around in their fancy plumage of sun kissed orange, yellow sandy creams, rich emerald greens and poignant dark ebony. Proud by day loud by night, what is the point of them? Ruta Mave explains.

Letter: Loss of sand and Motu Toa

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, With regards to Des Eggelton’s response to the Te Ipukarea Society article last Saturday (22 July 2023), “We can’t go back but we can look back and learn”, we appreciate his first-hand knowledge in correcting the incorrect statement that sand for the airport had come from Muri.

New book shines light on the life of Cook Islander Missionary in Papua New Guinea

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend

A new book was presented to the Cook Islands National Library, shining light on the life of Orometua (pastor) Tumupu Kea, who lived in Papua New Guinea over a century ago, spreading the message of the Gospel.

Aitutaki accused makes surprise appearance on Rarotonga

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man facing cannabis charges and understood to be under strict bail conditions on Aitutaki has turned up in court on Rarotonga.

Man enters guilty plea to escaping from prison

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man has admitted his guilt in escaping from jail on Rarotonga three years ago.

Court briefs

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man has pleaded not guilty to a charge of rape.

Kata: Cold, wet and rainy

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Mum’s hope for missing teenage son

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Features, In Depth, Local, National, Weekend

A year after a 19-year-old teenager went missing after being dropped off at a bus stop on Rarotonga, his family is still hopeful of finding him.

Tereora College ready to make history at Te Maeva Nui cultural festival

Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

A spirited and enthusiastic 100-member team will be representing Tereora College (Vaka Tereora Team) in their first ever Te Maeva Nui cultural festival this week.

Kata: Turtle Tour wars

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion