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Petrol prices drop further

Friday 20 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The Price Tribunal has announced another drop in petrol prices.

Economy


Handball celebrates another win

Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Handball, Sports

Handball Cook Islands is celebrating a successful two-day tournament in which emerging talent was identified.

Handball


Cook Islands Rugby League to host junior development programme

Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Coming off the back of a successful start to the 2023 rugby league season with the recent clinic run by Cook Islands international Kiana Takairangi and her team from Australia, the national rugby league association has decided to get the ball rolling with the junior development level this weekend.

Rugby league


Who takes over from Jacinda Ardern as Prime Minister when she steps down?

Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will stand down on February 7. She said she had hoped to find the energy and heart to continue in the role over summer, “but I have not been able to do that”.

New Zealand


Capacity building for disaster preparedness

Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Weather

Cook Islands is one of the five Pacific Island Countries (PICs) taking part in a regional disaster risk-focused project.

National


Letter: Olympic funding decisions questioned

Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The contentious decisions made by CISNOC is insisting two average paddlers should be funded before two Olympians.

Letters to the Editor


Letter: Milestone or millstone?

Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Monday’s newspaper reported on the call for MFEM to come clean on the questions surrounding the 17km of Te Mato Vai pipes that were dug up and replaced.

Letters to the Editor


Letter: Rarotonga’s biggest problem

Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I have been visiting family in Rarotonga for the last month, fortunate to be able to enjoy the natural beauty of the island.

Letters to the Editor

Cook Islands represented in Pasifika Village opening in NZ

Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Cook Islanders were among 1500 people who attended the momentous opening ceremony of the K’aute Pasifika Village in Aotearoa New Zealand earlier this week.

Culture


TC Irene ‘unlikely’ to affect Cook Islands

Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

With Tropical Cyclone Irene affecting Vanuatu, the local weather office says the Cook Islands will not be affected at this stage.

National


Cooks ready to assume Forum chair

Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Kiribati, National, Regional

Cook Islands Government is working closely with the outgoing Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat chair and Fiji’s prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka, and other Pacific Islands Forum Leaders to bring back Kiribati into the Forum.

Economy


Government remains mum on Air New Zealand ‘legal’ bill

Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Legal fees are understood to be in excess of $250,000 as government continues to sit on a report outlining where the Revenue Management Division went wrong in the tax matter involving Air New Zealand.

Economy


Govt reveals CCECC deal: Geopolitical issues among reasons for dropped legal action

Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Financial Secretary Garth Henderson says it is unlikely that the Government would again use the Chinese state-owned company responsible for installing faulty pipes in a major water infrastructure project.

Economy


Cook Islands leaders pay tribute to outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister

Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands political leaders have paid tribute to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who yesterday announced her decision to step down before February 7 and not seek re-election later this year.

National


Gill rescues India, Bracewell’s ton in vain

Wednesday 18 January 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

India vs New Zealand – ODI Series – 1st ODI (India – 349 for 8 in 50 overs (Shubman Gill 208, Santner 1/56) beat New Zealand 337 all out in 49.2 overs (Bracewell 140, Santner 57, Siraj 4/46) by 12 runs)

Cricket


Missing Kiribati fisherman found after six days at sea

Wednesday 18 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional

A New Zealand Air Force Orion crew has successfully located two Kiribati fishermen.

Kiribati


Vanuatu score after 36 seconds to set up victory against Cooks

Wednesday 18 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The OFC U17 Championship continued on Monday in Fiji, with Cook Islands conceding to Vanuatu 2-1 in Group C and New Caledonia beating American Samoa 7-0 in Group B.

Football


Beach handball proves a hit at games

Wednesday 18 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Beach handball has again taken centre stage at the 2023 Cook Islands Beach Games.

Other Sports


Pet Talk: Something to crow about . . .

Wednesday 18 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

When I was a child, we lived in a small country called Swaziland. It has since changed its name, to Eswatini. I can remember a lot about the country and our time there, even though it was a long time ago. One of the things I remember well are the bags of chicken heads and feet, sold in shops as “Walkie-Talkie”. A fantastic name.

Opinion


Letter: Where are the welcome signs?

Wednesday 18 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

When is Aviation Security Services going to do something about the sloppy appearance and behaviour of their staff at the airport?

Letters to the Editor


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