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Final round of matches in open Touch competition

Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The final round of the Cook Islands Touch open men and women’s division matches will be held this afternoon at the National Stadium.

Sports


Avatiu Nikao Eels ‘team to beat’

Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Avatiu Nikao Eels made a strong comeback in the second spell to beat a determined Arorangi Bears in week four of the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition over the weekend.

League


RUTA MAVE: Women in the Cook Islands need to rise up for their rights

Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

Sunday was children day and Wednesday is Women’s Day. When is men’s day? Everyday. Move on, writes Ruta Mave.

Opinion


Mental health is everybody’s business: Te Marae Ora

Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

There is mounting pressure in dealing with those at a loose end who are making their way through our court system while trying to tackle mental health issues.

Health


Court briefs

Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National

February 6, 2023

Court


‘Massive weekend of fundraising’ for Cyclone Gabrielle victims

Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Dates have been set for a “massive weekend of fundraising” in Rarotonga to support victims and aid recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand.

Local


Titikaveka electoral petition hearing set for three days

Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National

The hearing of the remaining electoral petition starts today at the High Court in Avarua, to be presided by Justice Christopher Toogood.

Court


Bringing back millions banked in accounts offshore

Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National

The Cook Islands Government is seeking to bring back home some of the more than $30 million a year in international banking transactions.

Business


Calling on more support for the creatives of Cook Islands

Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, Features

Cook Islands filmmaker Mii Taokia is passionate about telling Pacific stories. He gives deputy editor Al Williams a rundown on his journey into motion pictures and what can be done to better support those who follow a life in film.

Entertainment


Lady Panthers undefeated

Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Lady Panthers have finished round one of the Cook Islands Rugby League women’s 13s competition undefeated after a close win yesterday.

League


The opportunity of a lifetime: Trip through Panama Canal

Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Weekend

A Cook Islander who hitched a ride on the Anuanua Moana as it sailed from the southern United States, over rough seas in the Gulf of Mexico, and through the Panama Canal has described the voyage as akin to ‘getting a chance to go to the moon’. Joanne Holden reports.

Features


Cordelia picks a winner in Anuanua Moana

Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Cordelia Boaza has been given the big thumbs up for naming new seabed explorer vessel “Anuanua Moana”.

Local


Mauke man returns home as Honorary Constable

Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in National, Outer Islands

Makituke Aberahama, who has been appointed a new Honorary Constable of Mauke, will focus on improving the lives of youth on the island.

National


Seabed explorer: Who are Moana Minerals?

Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, In Depth

Seabed explorer vessel Anuanua Moana has been blessed and named as she prepares for research work in Cook Islands waters. Today she is scheduled to set sail for Atiu, then Aitutaki, before sailing to the Penrhyn Basin where she will start mapping the area with sonar. Moana Minerals chief executive Han Smit is at the helm of the operation and briefs deputy editor Al Williams on what they are up to in our area of the Pacific.

Features


Cook Islands participates in first US-Pacific Island Country Trade and Investment Dialogue

Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration in collaboration with the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR), and the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) have engaged in the first-ever U.S. – Pacific Island Country (PIC) Trade and Investment Dialogue in which Pacific Island countries highlighted their trade, investment, and fisheries priorities both regionally and individually.

Economy


Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: ‘We need to be better prepared’

Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion

Ka anoano ia tatou kia papa no teia au ra ki mua – As the waters subside back to their usual levels and the devastation has been left bare, we are all here left with this residual feeling – a lingering awakening that we all need to be better prepared.

Opinion


Name suppression lapses in assault on female case

Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A man facing three charges of common assault and one charge of assault on a female has lost his bid for name suppression.

Court


Mental health issues for LGBTQI community in the spotlight

Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Mental health issues among the LGBTQI community in the Cook Islands remain a concern, as the country’s homosexual law reform remains in limbo.

Health


Te Ipukarea Society: Biodegradable FADs and the purse seine fishery in the Cook Islands

Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion

A one-day stakeholder consultation at the Crown Beach Resort in Rarotonga was held to discuss an upcoming project related to tuna fisheries in the region.

Opinion


Assault and wilful damage charges dropped

Saturday 4 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A man charged with assaulting his wife and wilfully damaging their vehicle has had his charges dropped.

Court


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