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Beddoes looks forward to Pacific Games

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports

Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes is aiming to bring home three gold medals from this year’s Pacific Games.

Pacific Summit to discuss Japan’s plan to release nuke waste water into the Pacific

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Concerns raised by Pacific Leaders about Japan’s plan to discharge over a million tonnes of contaminated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, over the next four years will feature prominently on the agenda of the inaugural Korea – Pacific Leaders’ Summit.

All eyes on Japan

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Features, Pacific Islands, Regional, Weekend

There’s one thing glaringly obvious when I land in Tokyo - it’s big and it’s fast. Overwhelming at first, as the bus carrying me to my accommodation makes a two- hour journey through the massive metropolis. Al Williams was in Hiroshima, Japan to cover the G7 Summit and gives his account of a journey made possible by the Embassy of Japan in New Zealand.

Letters: Defendant facing raft of charges ‘out of control’

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia orana Editor, While reading the news briefs from the Criminal Court, I noticed the article about a man who had been on the wrong side of the law in the past, and had recently started a spate of drinking and reoffending, that even his lawyer and the Justice of the Peace were puzzled about.

Outer islands children get mobile on new wheels

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands

Children in the outer islands are getting a balance on two wheels thanks to a regional project set up by a former Bank South Pacific (BSP) director.

Weekend crash report

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Police responded to three motor vehicle crashes over the weekend.

Stay warm, stay hydrated, says Health

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry of Health is advising the public to stay warm and stay hydrated.

New player Lynk Global enters telecommunications market

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology

Satellite internet connections are coming to the Cook Islands, but it is unknown what form they will take initially.

Suwarrow park rangers to monitor visiting vessels

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

The Cook Islands Suwarrow National Park will open its maritime borders to visiting international vessels tomorrow after having closed its entry for a few years since the outbreak of Covid-19.

MP wants 'golden mile’ shining for Pacific leaders

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Member of Parliament for Ngatangiia says he wants a stretch of road known as the “Golden Mile” fixed and resurfaced before the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting on Rarotonga in November. Rod Henderson reports.

Kata: Ministry annual funding

Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Underdogs topple netball giants

Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Rarotonga Netball Club competition premier giants Avatiu and Titikaveka went down to the underdogs Arorangi and Tupapa respectively in the semi-finals at the Ngatangiia Matavera Courts in Muri over the weekend.

Ruta Mave: ‘Simply the Best’: Tina Turner changed rugby league forever

Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The death of Tina Turner had fans all over the world grieving including male Australian league players and fans who to this day hold her song ‘Simply the Best’ as their anthem to the beautiful game, writes Ruta Mave.

Letter: Public versus private sector

Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, At over 40 per cent the Cook Islands has the greatest percentage of public servants in the free world.

Agronomist Purea awarded OBE for public and community service

Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Weekend

Dr Teariki (Mat) Matairangi Purea, an agronomist by profession, was conferred and presented with the Queen’s Award – “Officer of the British Empire” (OBE) – in the King’s Chamber at the Cook Islands Consulate in Tamaki Makaurau, Aotearoa New Zealand for his services to public services, community and the pacific region.

JP gives defendant ‘benefit of the doubt’

Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Okirua Manuela has been given the benefit of the doubt by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro as he was sentenced to appear in court in six months if called upon, a week ago.

Defendant facing raft of charges ‘out of control’

Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man facing multiple contempt of court charges has again been described by his lawyer as “out of control”.

Reparation amount disputed in careless driving case

Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A defence lawyer has challenged the amount of reparation her client has been asked to pay in a careless driving matter.

Deputy PM Tapaitau to attend Samoa’s 60th/61st Independence Celebrations

Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, Economy, National

Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau will represent the Government of the Cook Islands at Samoa’s 60th/61st Independence Celebrations to be held in Apia this week.

Deny funding if govt agencies don’t file annual reports on time, committee recommends

Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

A special committee is recommending that Crown agencies and Ministries that don’t file their annual reports on time should be denied their funding.