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Final defects programme to ‘complete’ multi-million dollar Te Mato Vai project
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, Local, National
The final defects programme for the Rarotonga water project should be completed in December, bringing an end to the “nearly” $90 million project.
From science to fantasy: Cook Islands writer explores new genre to promote Polynesian culture
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
After releasing her first children’s book, ‘Buzz the Electron’ on Amazon a year ago, former Miss Cook Islands and Miss South Pacific Joyana Finch is all set to release her new book – Merio the Polynesian Mermaid.
Innovative new trust product features at STEP Asia 2022
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Economy, National
The new Cook Islands International Relationship Property Trust (IRPT) recently featured at the prestigious STEP ASIA 2022 Conference in Singapore.
Graduation expands skills, knowledge and networks
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) have joined four staff and their families in celebrating their graduation with leadership, compliance, and management qualifications during a ceremony held at the National Auditorium on Friday.
Two-vehicle crash lands motorcyclist in hospital
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
A motorcyclist who was involved in a crash over the weekend is admitted to Rarotonga Hospital after sustaining serious injuries while the driver of the van involved in the accident was arrested and remanded in custody.
Touch association to hold boxing day tourney in memory of its founder
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
After a successful Cook Islands Games Touch tournament, the Cook Islands Touch Association is all set to hold the last event for 2022.
Black Ferns share World Cup joy, promote women’s rugby
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Fresh from guiding the Black Ferns to Women’s Rugby World Cup victory, Cook Islanders who were part of the team’s campaign are here on a well-deserved break.
New Caledonian provincial president retrial ordered
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
Last year, the Appeal Court in New Caledonia gave the president of New Caledonia's Northern Province, Paul Neaoutyine a suspended four-month prison sentence, and fined him $US10,000.
Lagoons and streams assessed
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in
Rarotonga’s lagoons and streams have received a mixed report in the latest environmental survey.
Cooks economy teetering as New Zealand nosedives
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Inflation remains the largest source of pressure for most people in the Cook Islands, as growth in food and energy prices in particular have been high and hard to avoid.
Nationals culminate with 36km race
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
More paddlers from around the world should participate in the Cook Islands Canoeing Association’s Round Raro V6 36km race, says New Zealand-based Cook Islands paddler Teremoana Tere
Sydney flights on the horizon
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism
Cook Islands tourism sector is set to receive a timely boost with the return of direct flights to and from Australia.
Legal recreational drug of choice
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Perhaps you have a young cub reporter on staff who could work his or her way through the last five or so years of Cook Islands News and come up with a rough estimate of the percentage of newsprint reporting on the downside of our national acceptance of alcohol as our legal recreational drug of choice
Security measures a must, warn Police
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Security measures are a must as the festive season draws near and break-ins are likely to increase.
Feel the music, dance and let your body tell the story
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
It is all about moving and feeling the music and the song, says Lady-Joe TangataTerekia. Known to many as LJ, the mother of 11 visited Rarotonga to empower women and encourage them to accept who they are through her Hulanesian Fitness programme.
Cook Islands and China to mark 25 years co-operation
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics
Ambassador for the People’s Republic of China to New Zealand and the Cook Islands, Wang Xiaolong, will visit Rarotonga this week to celebrate the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Winners are grinners: Intense battle in final Oe Vaka Nationals race
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
It was a tit for tat battle until the last 5-kilometre when Pinuela Boys led by Cook Islander Teremoana Tere pulled ahead to win the Oe Vaka Nationals’ Round Rarotonga V6 36km Relay Race on Saturday.
‘Fighting for what is right, writing to make things right’
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
Good people who see bad things and say nothing are as bad as the bad people doing them. We need people to stand up and say ‘The emperor is wearing no clothes’, writes Ruta Mave.
Tupapa, Puaikura claim football titles
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga emerged on top in a fierce battle against Nikao Sokattak for the Round Cup trophy at CIFA Complex on Saturday.
Cook Islander crowned Aussie boxing champ
Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports
For Cook Islander Tiana Baker-Echegaray, boxing has been one of her hardest challenges. She is now the Australian Boxing 54kg Bantamweight Champion, winning the title last week in Adelaide, Australia.
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