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Fourth robbery accused to appear in court

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

The fourth alleged offender suspected to have been involved in an alleged armed robbery of Woo’s Store in Tikioki, is expected to appear in court today.

Punanga Nui Market ‘pumping’

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Punanga Nui Market fees will remain free for vendors during the week from Monday to Friday, says market manager William Taripo.

Top job

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Opposition congratulate former PM Henry Puna

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National, Politics

Former Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna was yesterday named the new Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, becoming the first Cook Islander to take up the top regional role.

Are Pa Metua emotional about relocation

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Mama Taka Wright was visibly upset and disappointed to see the belongings of the Are Pa Metua moved from the premises they had occupied and rented from Airport Authority Cook Islands in Nikao.

Teams confirmed for beach soccer

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Black Wolves and Ladies in Black are the top bets in the inaugural Cook Islands Football Association beach soccer competition.

Dengue outbreak confirmed

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Members of the public are being urged to avoid mosquito bites during the daytime - particularly at dusk and dawn – after a new dengue outbreak in the Cook Islands was declared by Te Marae Ora health ministry.

Special moment for PM and his delegation

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands

Prime Minister Mark Brown pays his first visit to Suwarrow, the largest national park of the Cook Islands, during his northern group tour.

University saga takes new twist

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National, Regional

The University of the South Pacific’s Cook Islands campus director hopes member countries will come together and put extreme pressure on the Fijian Government after shock deportation of their vice chancellor.

‘The region has made an outstanding choice’

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National, Politics

Congratulatory messages are flowing from every corner of the Pacific region including Australia and New Zealand for former Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna, who was yesterday voted in as the new Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum.

Rain and intakes

Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Badminton gets off to flying start

Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

This week’s Badminton World Federation Development and Shuttle kicked off despite the heavy rain on Monday.

Fancy footwork during first touch games

Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands Touch began its Vodafone Cook Islands men’s and women’s touch competition on Monday.

‘Fishing freaks’ stoked with catch

Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

Two passionate fishermen “did the miles to get the smiles” and were rewarded with the first Broadbill Swordfish to be caught by rod and reel in Rarotonga.

Back to where it all began

Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

This Friday February 5, the much-loved local brand Manini Wear is having a pop-up market stall at Tamanu Beach Resort, Aitutaki.

Keu Mataroa new Cook Islands Consul General to NZ

Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

Keutekarakia (Keu) Mataroa has been officially welcomed to his post as Cook Islands Consul General to New Zealand.

Alleged aggravated robbers denied bail

Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Two of the three accused of aggravated robbery will be in police custody until the next adjournment, while the youngest of the group is on bail.

Fighting the helmet fine

Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

Tim Buchanan represented himself in court today fighting his $250 fine for failing to wear a motorcycle helmet.