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Double celebration at Rarotonga Hospital

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Gertrude Moeataua was overjoyed when she gave birth to her baby boy Teariki at 5.45am on New Year’s Day at the Rarotonga Hospital maternity department. Moetaua said she already had two girls and she was happy to finally have a baby boy. Baby Teariki weighed 5 pound and 8 ounces. Penina Arnold, a young, happy […]

Local


Bid to improve busy mobile network

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Economy, National, Technology

Vodafone Cook Islands has added additional cell site licences to manage increased demand and usage of its mobile phone network on Rarotonga.

Economy

String of burglaries: Police seeking ‘young, tall, skinny’ male suspect

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Police seeking ‘young, tall, skinny’ male suspect.

Crime


Family remembers ‘hero’ mother

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Editor's Pick, Local, National

A mother who drowned attempting to save her 11-year-old daughter has been hailed a “hero”.

Editor's Pick


Samoa, Fiji investigate how a woman in Samoa illegally boarded a flight to Fiji

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional, Samoa

Authorities in Samoa and Fiji have launched a joint investigation into how a woman eluded tight security at the Fijian and Samoan international airports.

Fiji

Fiji PM Rabuka calls on Fijians to stay positive

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji's prime minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has called on the country to stay positive, despite challenges to be faced in 2023, in his New Year's message.

Fiji


24 Pacific people recognised in 2023 New Year's honours

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Small World

At least twenty-four Pacific people have been recognised in the 2023 New Year's honours.

Regional

Babe, Wilbur and the Three Little Pigs

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cartoon character Homer Simpson has taught me many life lessons.

Local


Netballers ready to ‘dive into the sand’

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

The annual Beach Games to be held from January 6-21 will feature Beach Netball for the first time in the Cook Islands.

Netball


RUTA MAVE: Yesterday is gone, tomorrow never comes, today is a gift because it’s the present

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

As children we make impressions of the world from how we saw it or interpreted it growing up. As adults we have the ability to make decisions about life different from what we experienced, writes Ruta Mave.

Letters to the Editor


Extra flights fuel optimism

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National

Accommodation providers are optimistic about 2023, as new flight opportunities open up.

Economy


Positive news in NZ slump

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

A Government report is warning that the Cook Islands economy may be stung by the forecast recession in New Zealand.

Economy


Jonassen justifies Justice closure

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National

The Cook Islands Justice Secretary has justified the closure of the Justice Department until January 16 following concerns some returning Cook Islanders are not being able to access the Ministry for land issues, payments, and other matters.

Court


Ardijah vocalist wins New Year honour

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Entertainment, Local, National

After decades of success in New Zealand’s entertainment industry, Ardijah vocalist Betty Anne Maryrose Monga has been recognised in the 2023 New Year’s honours list, with a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to music.

Entertainment


Tragedy: Mother drowns trying to save daughter

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National

A 52-year-old mother has drowned while trying to save her 11-year-old daughter who was being swept out by the current in the lagoon near the Arorangi jetty.

Local


Henry’s heroics help NZ on day 2

Tuesday 3 January 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Pakistan vs New Zealand – 2nd Test – Day 2 New Zealand 1st innings – 449 all out in 131 overs (Latham 71, Conway 122, Blundell 51, Matt Henry 68*, Naseem 3/71, Salman 3/75, Abrar 4/149) vs Pakistan 1st innings - 154 for 3 in 47 overs (Imam-ul-Haq 74*, Henry 1/35)

Cricket


Naseem swings day 1 to maintain balance

Monday 2 January 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Pakistan vs New Zealand – 2nd Test – Day 1 New Zealand 1st innings – 309 for 6 in 90 overs (Latham 71, Conway 122, Naseem 2/44, Salman 3/55)

Cricket


High hopes for 2023

Saturday 31 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National

Small business operators on Rarotonga have given 2022 a thumbs up following a challenging couple of years. They are positive going forward to 2023 despite ongoing uncertainty, Al Williams reports

Economy


Cooks ready for regional battle

Saturday 31 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands will face Vanuatu and Tahiti in their Group C fixture at the upcoming OFC Under-17 Championship in Fiji from January 11-28, 2023.

Football


Bigger and busier 2023: PM

Saturday 31 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Politics

We are gearing up to hit the ground running though – and I am particularly looking forward to holding the first sitting of Parliament as soon as we can, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Local


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