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Carlson re-elected League president

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Charles Carlson was re-elected unopposed as the Cook Islands Rugby League Association (CIRLA) president at its annual general meeting on Wednesday.

Rugby league


Black Caps register first win of the tour

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

India vs New Zealand – T20 Series – 1st T20i. New Zealand 176 for 6 in 20 overs (Daryl Mitchell 59*, Conway 52, Washington 2/22, Kuldeep 1/20) beat India 155 for 9 in 20 overs (Washington 50, Suryakumar 47, Santner 2/11) by 21 runs.

Cricket

Nukutere College inducts new student leaders

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Ten, Year 11 students of Nukutere College were inducted as student leaders yesterday.

Education


Back to school: Children eager to learn and thrive

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

It has been an exciting week for some Rarotonga children who welcomed a new schooling year with bright smiles, eager to learn and adapt into their new classes.

Education


‘Believe … and go for it’ – Turning dreams into reality

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local

Matai Price is using his spirit of entrepreneurship to turn a dream into reality. From humble beginnings, he is building a range of quality products on Rarotonga and the market is responding. He chats with deputy editor Al Williams.

Features


What’s the cost to our oceans?

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Te Ipukarea Society shares environmental issues in the Cook Islands with the Catholic Synod Forum.

Environment


Pa Enua tax relief first order of business: PM

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands

One of the first businesses of the new Government in Parliament will be to introduce tax relief for those living in the Pa Enua, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Economy


Unlocking dyslexia

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Health, National, Weekend

Early childhood school days for some children have been and are a real struggle. It is particularly harder for those with dyslexia – a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words.

Features


Information withheld on Coroner cases

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

A retired Australian police detective is calling for transparency in the Cook Islands’ coronial process. This is after his request to the Minister of Justice for information about whether inquests would be held into three cases of death at sea were rebuffed. Joanne Holden reports.

Crime


Auckland flooding leaves travelling Cook Islanders stranded

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism

It was a surreal night for New Zealand-based Cook Islander Thomas Wynne as he came to the rescue of six Cook Islanders who were trapped in Wellington.

National


Getting creative with Coco Brush

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features, Go Local

A new Rarotonga art class – with an island inspired twist – allows participants to learn a few simple painting techniques in a relaxed environment with their glass of wine, without worrying about being the ‘next Picasso’.

Art


Redefining ‘sexagenarian’

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Aging is not an option, it is inevitable. However, what aging looks and feels like is definitely a choice. Close friends Elizabeth (Etu) Chase and Deb Te Kani who are aged in their early sixties have transformed their body shapes and sizes and mastered the art of incorporating health and fitness into their daily lives, redefining their expectations of a sexagenarian.

Features


From Houston to Rarotonga: Tourists stranded in Cook Islands

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Tourists from as far as Houston are stranded in Rarotonga due to the massive flooding in Auckland.

Economy


Businessman joins call for Cook Islands to share time with NZ

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Business, National

Rarotongan resident and businessman, Mike Pero has joined the call for the Cook Islands to share the same date with New Zealand.

Business


Touch readies for 2023 season

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands Touch Association will commence their regular touch season on Monday, January 30, and this year the weekly matches will be held at the National Stadium.

Sports

Cricket champs on track

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports

Defending champions Arorangi Redbacks and Muri will be hoping to retain their titles in the 2022 Rarotonga Cricket Club competition finals this Saturday at Raemaru Park.

Cricket


Church talk: R.I.P = Rest In Peace?

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

It is false hope and false wishes for any human person to transition from this life to the next without obeying and complying to true biblical plan of salvation in Jesus Christ, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.

Church Talk


40 years of experience, Deputy Commissioner of Police Matapo to serve for another 2 years

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

With over 40 years of service, Akatauira Matapo has been reappointed as the Deputy Commissioner of Police.

Crime


‘Regenerative tourism’ focus for new tourism manager

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s new destination and development manager is looking forward to a new approach to tourism.

Economy


Courts briefs

Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man facing assault with intent to injure charges has been declined name suppression.

Court

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