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Kata: Budget

Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Fiji Residents, Cook Islands gear up for Tri Series opener

Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports

The Fiji Residents rugby league team will be showcasing a number of young players at the inaugural Tri Nations Series that kicks off on Saturday, June 3.

Dr Michael Baer: Pa Enua visits for work ‘but still a pleasure’

Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Opinion, Pet Talk

I have been very lucky. Travelling to the outer islands regularly has become part of my job. In the last fortnight I have been to Mauke and Aitutaki. I went for work, but it was still a pleasure, writes Dr Michael Baer, Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.

Supermarket to close for power upgrade

Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

CITC Supermarket shoppers are being asked to purchase their essentials in advance in preparation for the store’s closure next week for its major power upgrade.

Cook Islander crowned World Fire Knife Dance champ

Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

A Cook Islands born female fire dancer has been crowned the World Fire Knife Dance champion in Hawaii.

Murder accused bailed to relative’s house

Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A 56-year-old Rarotonga man accused of murdering his stepson, 29, has been bailed to a relative’s house.

Lawyers at loggerheads in high profile fraud trial

Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

Lawyers representing clients in a high-profile fraud trial involving the country’s Deputy Prime Minister and two former senior government officials are at odds over what format it should take place.

Children’s book authors visit Rarotonga schools

Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Year 1 to 4 students of Apii Te Uki Ou enjoyed an hour of reading and discussion with visiting authors Ana and Olivia Meredith yesterday.

PAC to scrutinise Budget

Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands 2023/24 Budget to be unveiled today will be scrutinised by a special committee in order to ensure it is watertight before Parliament debates it next month.

Catch of the day!

Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Pukapuka residents clean a good haul of different species of parrot fish they landed yesterday morning.

Kata: Arctic

Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rippa and rugby 7s off to flying start

Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The Rising Stars Rugby Championships kicked off last Friday with over 300 active participants.

Top four battle in netball

Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

The Rarotonga Netball Club competition heads into semi-finals this week after intense rounds of playoff matches held last week.

Future stars mark World Kids Athletics Day

Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics

Children aged three to 13 took part in fun activities at the BCI Stadium in Nikao yesterday to mark World Kids Athletics Day.

Iam Tongi becomes first Pacific Islander to win American Idol

Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Teenage sensation Iam Tongi has won American Idol.

Two-way highway: PNG-US pact signed

Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Papua New Guinea prime minister James Marape says the increased United States security involvement in Papua New Guinea is driven primarily by the need to build up the Papua New Guinea Defence Force and not US-China geopolitics.

PM Brown welcomes United States’ increasing engagements in the Pacific

Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has welcomed the United States’ increasing involvement in the Pacific.

Letter: Opinion page

Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I’m sure this letter, probably will not be published. But maybe you might take some advice, you need to change the name “Opinion /Tumu Manako” page to the “Steve Boggs wants to get stoned legally” page.

Letter: What’s in a number?

Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It has been interesting to see the juggling of gross domestic product (GDP) figures in various reports regarding the economy over the course of the last 14 months.

Paikea sets sail for Samoa

Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, National, Tourism

Vaka Paikea is on its way to Apia, Samoa travelling the 800 nautical miles using traditional voyaging knowledge under the captaincy of master navigator Peia Patai.