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Strong winds and downpour forecast for southern Cooks

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Weather

Cook Islanders should brace themselves for heavy winds and rain over the next couple of days.

Local


Thirteen teams battle in Senior Primary School Football Tournament

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The 2023 Senior Primary School Football Tournament that kicked off last Friday at the CIFA Complex in Matavera saw 13 school teams competing for top prizes.

Football


International Women’s Day: Bank steps up staff support

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in

A Rarotonga workplace is leading the charge in embracing the meaning behind International Women’s Day.


Billionaire talk of the town

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma’s visit to Rarotonga has attracted widespread attention and discussion.

Economy


Forum ready to help Vanuatu: Brown

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

The chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, Mark Brown, says the cyclones and earthquake which have battered Vanuatu should drive home the vulnerability and the responsibility for the global climate crisis and its impact on small island developing states.

Regional


‘More seats for bums on planes please’

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Tourism

More seats for bums on planes to the Cook Islands. That’s the message from Aitutaki tourism operators following another Global Breakfast Update on the island.

Economy


Getting fit and learning new lessons for International Women’s Day

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, Local, National

Women wanting to get fit and get grooving have the opportunity to do so for free at the Tupapa Centre today.

Health


Women’s Day event ‘sold out’

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands Business and Professional Women’s Association (CIBPW) are hosting a special event to commemorate International Women’s Day at Tamarind House tonight. The event has sold out.

Local


CI Touch appoints coaches

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands Touch Association has stepped up their preparation for the 2023 Pacific Games by naming their national teams’ coaches.

Sports


‘Still undiscovered’: Rebuilding North American tourist market underway

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Less than half of the travellers booked to fly from Hawaii to the Cook Islands when the route opens up in May are from mainland United States, despite the flights creating a gateway between the island nation and 15 North American cities.

Economy


Second court appearance for rape accused

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A man facing charges of sex with a minor and rape has made a second appearance in court following an oversight by a Justice of the Peace.

Court


Chinese billionaire Jack Ma visits Rarotonga

Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism

The arrival of two planes at Rarotonga International Airport has aircraft spotters asking questions.

National


Cook Islands Football embroiled in leadership dispute following ‘dismissal’ of elected president

Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is embroiled in a leadership dispute following the ‘provisional dismissal’ of its elected president which the regional and international governing bodies have deemed invalid.

Football


Pacific artists represent at Aotearoa Art Fair

Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Bergman Gallery’s New Zealand-based artists Telly Tuita, Sylvia Marsters, Raymond Sagapolutele and Benjamin Work are reconnecting with each other and with the thousands of visitors at the Aotearoa Art Fair.

Art


LETTER: ‘Unlawful and misguided act’

Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The phrase above the law describes a person who is exempt from following the rules or at least thinks he or she is exempt. Usually a person who is above the law has a very high government position or a lot of power.

Letters to the Editor


‘Cyclone proof’ building for Manihiki

Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands

The Manihiki Island Council’s new building will be able to withstand major cyclones, according to the island’s mayor.

National


Domestic violence ‘high level of concern’

Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National

Two people required medical attention after allegedly being assaulted in separate domestic violence incidents over the weekend.

Crime


Firefighters battle blazes as dry conditions persist

Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Dry conditions are offering firefighters a challenge on Rarotonga with at least two blazes in recent days.

Local


Eligibility of four voters to decide Titikaveka seat

Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics

Sonny Williams’ three-vote victory in the Titikaveka seat hangs in the balance, with a Court hearing underway to decide on the eligibility of four voters in the electorate.

Court


Tasty treats added to market offerings as reorganisation plan goes to consultation

Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National

Punanga Nui Market has a new addition as vendors prepare to meet today to discuss the market’s reorganisation plan.

Business


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