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Letter: Plaque instead of shade?
Tuesday 4 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The destruction of the still-living Utu tree in the Arorangi CICC grounds was not widely debated in the community.
Letter: Time for change
Tuesday 4 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
According to Prime Minister Brown, this isn’t about his failure to talk with Cook Islanders – it’s about New Zealand exerting control.
Letter: ‘We have had enough’
Tuesday 4 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Prime Minister Mark Brown has finally found the time to sit down – not with his people, but with New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
Letter: Media manipulation or public backlash?
Tuesday 4 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Prime Minister Mark Brown accuses New Zealand of using its media to undermine his government, as if the anger Cook Islanders are feeling is somehow manufactured by foreign newsrooms.
Empty shelves and high prices: Pa Enua residents turn to land and sea amidst shipping delays
Tuesday 4 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands
The residents of a Southern Group Island continue to endure ongoing hardships due to inconsistent shipping, driving up costs and forcing reliance on subsistence living, while awaiting government-promised shipping improvements.
PM defends additional $1.8 million Crown Law funding
Tuesday 4 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National
The supplementary budget’s allocation for Crown Law addresses urgent staff retention and recruitment needs, aiming to boost lawyer numbers and improve remuneration.
Film Raro2 casting call open to all ages
Tuesday 4 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Fearless Cook Islands heroes and heroines of all ages are encouraged to audition for Film Raro2 who are back in Rarotonga looking for a cast of characters.
Seventeen composers for Mire Atu
Tuesday 4 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Cook Islands composers are prepared to take centre stage this month in the prestigious Tauranga Vananga/Ministry of Cultural Development Te Pae Tai Nui Mire Atu original Māori song composers competition.
Kata - Water petition
Monday 3 March 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion
March 3, 2025
Panthers and Eels draw in thrilling clash
Monday 3 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in League, Sports
In a match that left fans on the edge of their seats, the Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers and the Avatiu Nikao Eels engaged in a spectacular and intense clash in the weekly rugby league competition, culminating in an exhilarating 24-all draw.
Ruta Mave: When ‘special friends’ become predators
Monday 3 March 2025 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
Grooming used to be a political terminology used when speaking of an upcoming potential candidate for future elections. It still resides in the political arena but it has become a sickness, Ruta Mave writes.
Letter: Recognising Herman’s leadership at SBMA
Monday 3 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, As the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) bids farewell to its esteemed former SBM Commissioner, Alexandrya Herman, with high respect and honour whom we had often referred to as our Esther, a woman of faith, resolute, with extraordinary passion and thriving vision, we take a moment to reflect on her exceptional leadership and contributions over the past five years.
Letter: Echoes of 1996
Monday 3 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, In 1996, the Cook Islands went bankrupt. Lloyd Powell of the Asian Development Bank was appointed as the Bankruptcy Trustee during the forced restructuring process.
Cook Islands explores untapped potential of creative industries
Monday 3 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Economy, National
The inaugural Cook Islands Cultural and Creative Industries Strategy Forum kicked off with great enthusiasm, bringing together a diverse group of over 60 participants from the creative industry.
Cook Islands must find new solutions to old gender equality problems, says Tuarae
Monday 3 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Despite global efforts, the Cook Islands National Council of Women’s three-day summit this week highlights that the core gender equality issues faced decades ago remain critically urgent today.
Local context key to math success, expert tells government
Monday 3 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, Local, National
A leading mathematics education expert has urged the government to invest in developing its own teaching resources rather than relying on commercial textbooks from overseas publishers, warning that imported materials may not fully support students’ learning needs.
Police search for fleeing drivers after weekend crashes
Monday 3 March 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police were last night still looking for the drivers of the vehicles involved in crashes over the weekend.
Virtues in Paradise: Fruits of the spirit
Saturday 1 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
Does your heart ever ache over something you’ve lost? Linda Kavelin-Popov writes.
Titikaveka College installs 14 new student leaders
Saturday 1 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
Titikaveka College has elected 14 new leaders to head the school this year with the goal of not just leading but assisting, inspiring and being good role models to their fellow students.
TKV Warriors ready to face Bears
Saturday 1 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports
The returning Takuvaine Warriors are ready to face the Arorangi Bears in week four of the Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) domestic 13s competition at Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka this afternoon.
