Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports
The determined and mighty Mitiaro women’s Ko Akari (coconut husking) team of Ngatamaine Tekaria, Tashi Tutai and Myland Lane dominated the exciting event, winning a gold medal each on day one of the Cook Islands Games on Saturday.
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
If you visited a number of businesses around the world and asked who is the biggest jerk in the company? Most will point to a manager, minister, supervisor or head chef.
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The conviction and sentencing of the child rapist must give the public and parents of school-aged children some comfort.
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The Cook Islands News front page article on October 3, 2024, reads “Review panel established to address challenges facing Cook Islands Police”.
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Cook Islands has won the bid to host the 2029 Pacific Mini Games.
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, Local, National
A New Zealand lawyer is hoping to apply his expertise in Māori land law, the Treaty of Waitangi and constitutional issues to assist in resolving similar challenges faced in the Cook Islands.
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, National
A high-powered Mazda RX7 sports car which once languished in a shed near the beach in Rarotonga has found a new life in New Zealand as a drag racer, driven by a former Tereora College pupil.
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
The former secretary for the Ministry of Cultural Development “did not ensure” that there were strong controls in place and that careful judgment was applied when authorising six financial transactions of more than $12,000 of taxpayers’ money, states the recent Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report.
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Politics
Minister Vaine “Mac” Mokoroa has defended his recent trip to Brisbane, Australia, to attend a church youth conference, emphasising the government’s commitment to Cook Islands youth.
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Te Puna Vai Marama, the Cook Islands Centre for Research, and Te Ipukarea Society are co-hosting a research symposium focussed on the deep sea at the end of this month.
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands has enacted seabed minerals harvesting regulations despite concerns about the lack of ‘meaningful consultation’ and the premature nature of the legislation, given that the exploration phase is still ongoing.
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National, Parliament
The Public Accounts Committee is concerned with the Minister for Corrective Services’ authority to ‘influence or directly manage’ the release of inmates from prison, while the Minister denies these claims and maintains that all work release protocols are being followed.
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
The 2024 Cook Islands Games will have an exciting start with the much-anticipated League 9s competition kicking off today at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
In a collaborative effort to enhance sports education and development, Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) recently partnered with Tereora College for a comprehensive six-week programme focused on student assessments from year 11 to year 13.
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Other Sports, Sports, Weekend
The appeal of reconnecting with family, learning more about genealogy and the culture while enjoying sport with island pride certainly does entice Cook Islanders overseas to return home to participate in the Cook Islands Games.
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, Other Sports, Sports
Hundreds gathered at the National Stadium for the official opening of the 2024 Cook Islands Games last night.
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Australia, Regional, Sports, Swimming
A group of Australian swimmers from Bondi Beach, known as the “4 Seasons Swim”, have arrived in Rarotonga just in time for the 2024 Cook Islands Games. Fourteen swimmers from the visiting group arrived with the goal of swimming and experiencing the beautiful oceans of the Cook Islands. Last night, they were at the National […]
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
Associate Minister for Health Te-Hani Brown recently attended a meeting in Vanuatu which she said was beneficial for Members of Parliaments from the Pa Enua as it provided exposure to medical equipment suitable for the outer islands.
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Technology
The Cook Islands’ FIRST Global Robotics team, the Cocobots, achieved a historic gold medal in the 2024 Alliance category, despite facing limited resources and competing against teams with years of experience.