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Renowned ‘artivist’ to star at Rarotonga ball

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Entertainment, Features

Celebrated New Zealand artist and “artivist” Moana Maniapoto (Te Arawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) will take centre stage as the master of ceremonies at the upcoming Ribbons of Hope: Early Detection Ball.

Resetting the focus of culture

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

Te Maeva Nui, the Cook Islands elite and biggest performing arts festival has seen a shift in traditional performing arts risking the very authenticity that makes our traditions special.

Climate change is a present reality, PM to world leaders

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has reiterated the importance of the Paris Agreement and climate finance for developing countries to world leaders present at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, COP29.

Govt consultations in NZ for Cook Islanders

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National, New Zealand, Regional

The Cook Islands Government, led by Prime Minister Mark Brown, is preparing to engage with Cook Islands communities across Aotearoa New Zealand from November 18 to 22 in a week-long diaspora consultation.

Urgent alert: spear phishing email

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands government is advising the public to remain vigilant against a targeted spear phishing email campaign currently circulating in the Cook Islands.

Cooks and Australia superannuation MOU

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands government has signed a superannuation agreement with Australia allowing returning Cook Islanders to retire and transfer their superannuation savings easily to the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund.

Police destroy 4 dogs after attacks

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National

Four dogs were destroyed by police following a complaint of a pack of seven reportedly behaving menacingly.

Kata: Police reception

Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

NZ rugby club donates jerseys

Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

New Zealand Black Ferns legend Regina Sheck donated some Women’s 7s jerseys to the Arorangi Bears women’s club last weekend.

Letter: Beware indeed of religious cults

Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Pastor Cargill is right, we have to be on the lookout for religious cults.

Cooks to receive $500k for Pa Enua projects

Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown hit the ground running on Monday upon arrival at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, COP29 signing an agreement for pilot projects in the Pa Enua.

Sustainable tourism expert visits Pa Enua

Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism

Kelly Bricker, a sustainable tourism expert and Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) board member recently returned from Atiu with Tourism’s chief executive Karla Eggelton looking at ways of increasing tourism numbers to the Pa Enua.

Norman George: 'Copouts’ and destruction of police services

Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

I did not know the level of Police services failures until I called at the Police Station about 10am two days ago on my business as a lawyer. Norman George writes.

NZ Starlink users to face signal cut-off without converting, says regulator

Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Technology

Cook Islands residents using New Zealand’s Starlink service will lose their signal if they don’t switch to the new local Starlink plan by mid-December, according to Telecommunications Regulator Bernard Hill.

New money app launched

Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Business, National, Technology

Smartie to launch as the first digital payment solution in Cook Islands. Talaia Mika spoke to the developer yesterday

Autism’s Studio Blue Offers Students Training

Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Autism Cook Islands have moved into their new premises and created an inclusive space where students thrive, gain confidence and develop skills to prepare for future employment opportunities.

Cook Islands has its first mosque

Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, Local, National

The Cook Islands’ first and only mosque is quietly serving Rarotonga’s Muslim community, reports Talaia Mika who yesterday followed a Google satellite map to find the local Islamic headquarters.

“Copouts’ destroy police says lawyer

Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

Local lawyer and former politician Norman George claims the Cook Islands Police Service has suffered destcruction under Prime Minister and police Minister Mark Brown.

Avatiu FC vs Tupapa-Maraerenga FC face off

Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The highly anticipated clash between Avatiu and Tupapa-Maraerenga football clubs is set to take place at Aretere Park, marking the third meeting between the two sides this season.