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KR attended taxpayer funded Samoa school reunion in ‘official capacity’
Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Regional, Samoa
The King Representative’s attendance at a Samoa agricultural college anniversary was an official trip funded with public money, despite initial claims it was a personal reunion.
Search called off for missing crew member of Lady Moana
Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands
Cook Islands Police are expected to finalise their investigations into the missing crew member of the inter-island vessel Lady Moana and submit their report to the coroner.
Cook Islands Police mourn Samoan detective killed in line of duty
Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, Regional, Samoa
The Cook Islands Police Service has paid tribute to one of Samoa’s long-serving police officers, Detective Sergeant Peniamina Perite who died in the line of duty earlier this week.
No footpaths or parking planned for ‘congested’ Muri 30km/hour zone
Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has no plans to construct footpaths or additional car parks in the Muri 30 kilometre/hour zone.
Inaugural Taki Tahi Summit tackles challenges faced by women in business
Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Business, Features, Go Local, National
The inaugural Taki Tahi Women in Business Summit has been successful in reaching its goal of encouraging and inspiring women in business and entrepreneurs while also helping them overcome the challenges they face daily.
Letter: Election gimmick or real progress?
Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The Sovereign Wealth Fund meetings by Government is a real farce. There is no harvesting, no transportation of minerals to markets, no pricing, no sales, nothing!
PM Brown to lead Pacific effort to find peace in New Caledonia
Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown will be part of a high-level delegation to New Caledonia to help resolve the political crisis facing the French territory since May this year.
Pacific media in midst of geopolitical rivalry
Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in New Caledonia, Pacific Islands, Regional
Geopolitics in the Pacific has become so intense that it permeates the national life of some island countries. Jostling for influence between the United States, China, their allies and partners was one of the hot topics of the recently concluded 2024 Pacific International Media Conference in Suva, Fiji (July 4-6) hosted jointly by the University of the South Pacific Journalism Programme, the Pacific Island News Association (PINA) and the Asia Pacific Media Network (APMN). By Shailendra Bahadur Singh and Amit Sarwal.
Lady Panthers win season opener
Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands Women’s Rugby Union season kicked off with a thrilling match between the Arorangi Lady Bears and the Tupapa Lady Panthers at Raemaru Park in Arorangi on Saturday.
Young talent takes centre stage as Rarotonga Football Season begins
Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The 2024 Rarotonga Football Season gets officially underway today, marking the start of an exciting new chapter as teams across the island gear up for intense competition.
Kata: Smart phones
Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Cook Islands swimmer Roberts in last-minute bid for Olympics spot
Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Swimming
Team Cook Islands is hoping to add swimmer Wesley Tikiariki Roberts as the third athlete to compete at the Paris Olympic Games, which start this Friday in France.
‘Can’t help falling in love’ with this cause: Elvis tribute to raise funds
Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, Local, National
Two Elvis impersonators from New Zealand will perform in the Cook Islands to celebrate a local Elvis artist’s 60th birthday and raise money for charity.
Letter: Toa trees
Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
You have reported that construction company T&M Heather Ltd appears to admit to an ‘offence’ under the Environment Act 2003 by cutting mature trees on the foreshore at Tikioki, not only without consent, but after being told by National Environment Service (NES) that the cutting was not allowed. Perhaps a legal type can correct the writer, but is ‘offence’ just a nicer word, at law, for ‘crime’?
Letter: The ‘butchering’ of Toa trees
Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Kia Orana. Reading about the major destruction of Toa trees in the Akapuao/Fruits of Raro area, and NES’ comments in the Cook Islands News (20 July, 2024).
Expatriate workers urged to review contracts for repatriation coverage
Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
The recent death of an expatriate worker has highlighted the importance of having clear provisions in employment contracts and insurance plans to cover repatriation of human remains in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Growers receive training in plant health
Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Local, National
Local growers gathered at a Plant Health Clinic on Friday last week, designed to offer expert diagnosis and management of weeds, insects and diseases.
Drivers back to bad habits, man arrested with 71 cannabis plants
Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
After a crash free weekend over a week ago, some drivers were back to bad habits on Rarotonga roads.
Pa Enua prepares for Island Government Election on August 15
Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Anyone capable of taking on an outer island leadership role including mayorship is encouraged to enter the upcoming Island Government election.
Public awareness and cleaning efforts lead to successful start of Tutaka campaign
Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health officials are out and about doing inspections for the Tutaka campaign and after inspecting 60 homes on Monday morning, they only came across two wreckages which is a big improvement compared to the previous years.
