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Government agencies team up to streamline building permit process
Friday 31 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
In a move aimed at streamlining the building permit approval process, new homeowners will no longer need to submit four copies of their building plans.
Opposition MPs walk out of PAC over chair appointment
Friday 31 May 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, National, Parliament, Politics
The three Opposition Members of Parliament have quit the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) over the appointment of the new chair, leaving four Government MPs reviewing the Appropriation Bill 2024-25.
Cook Islands unveils stunning uniforms for FestPAC
Friday 31 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
With just two more sleeps until their departure, the 160-strong Cook Islands delegation to Honolulu, Hawai’i for the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) is making final arrangements for the world’s largest celebration of indigenous Pacific Islanders.
Kata: Public Accounts
Friday 31 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: Customs
Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Cook Islands Business House Touch Competition heats up
Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Business House Touch competition continued with its round robin game three on Monday, with intense action from between Fiber Optics and ICI (Infrastructure Cook Islands) Crew and Bank Cook Islands (BCI) and Rock College at the National Stadium.
Schools smash ‘Smiles for Miles’ challenge with 1610 miles walked
Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Other Sports, Sports
Nine schools in the Cook Islands participated in the World Mile Challenge 2024 completing 1610 miles.
Reuben Tylor: More questions than answers
Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
In a three-part series, retired lawyer Reuben Tylor argues commercial fishing in the Northern Cook Islands can impact on our catches of yellowfin tuna in the South.
Children’s author sparks elemental shift in Cook Islands Māori
Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Art, Features
A children’s book author is working to introduce new words into the Cook Islands Māori language, which if successful will make the Cook Islands the first Pasifika nation to expand their language into sciences such as physics, chemistry and biology.
Letter: TAU’s ‘average’ excuse doesn’t add up
Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Well, well, well. So TAU (Te Aponga Uira) are feeding us too higher voltage (Voltage ‘increase’ sparks concerns, residents report appliance damage, May 29).
Atiu’s passionate guardian: Jim revives culture and connects youth to heritage
Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local, National, Outer Islands
A humble, unassuming and skillful young man, Joshua Jim is a passionate guardian of his home island Atiu’s cultural heritage.
Man accused of raping minors face more charges
Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man in remand accused of raping minors aged under 14 has had additional charges of indecent assault and inducing indecent act added.
Local bank steps up as gold sponsor for 2024 Careers Expo
Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Local, National
In a move to support the future workforce of the Cook Islands, the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) announced last Friday its support as a gold sponsor for this year’s Careers Expo to be held next month.
Community celebrates as Pepeu Makirai Aliki takes the helm in Pukapuka
Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National, Outer Islands
Pepeu Makirai Aliki, Makirai Henry, was invested as the new Aliki of Pukapuka/Te Ulu o Te Watu yesterday morning, with the support of the entire community including neighbouring Nassau.
Direct flights from Honolulu show ‘steady improvements’
Thursday 30 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National, Tourism
Cook Islands celebrated the first anniversary of their direct flights from Honolulu, hoping to attract more North American tourists despite a slow start.
Kata: Higher volts
Wednesday 29 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Electrifying netball semi-finals set stage for showdown
Wednesday 29 May 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Netball, Sports
The past week witnessed a series of electrifying netball semi-finals that set the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable showdown in both the Open 1 and Open 2 grades this afternoon at Arorangi courts.
Brendan Piakura: ‘Living the dream, that is for sure’
Wednesday 29 May 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islander Brendan Piakura is still pinching himself after getting a call from Queensland Maroons coach Billy Slater to join camp ahead of State of Origin Game I.
Cook Islanders advised to check extended wait times for passports
Wednesday 29 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism
The New Zealand High Commission in the Cook Islands has advised applicants to check the extended processing time (up to 8 weeks) before applying for a New Zealand passport due to system upgrades.
Letter: CISNOC Sports Awards
Wednesday 29 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Evidence of CISNOC supporting their own when Aquatics wins a lot because the head of selection is the head of Aquatics? Wes (Roberts) and Lanihei (Connolly) might deserve sportsman and woman of the year but not everything.