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Seafarer dad devastated: This event has changed my relationship with the sea forever

Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

The seafaring father of the 22-year-old crew member who fell overboard during the weekend’s return voyage to Rarotonga of the vessel Lady Moana is devastated as search efforts are ongoing.

Kata: CI at Olympics

Monday 22 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Bears stun defending champions

Monday 22 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The week three Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition saw thrilling matches and impressive displays of talent.

Ruta Mave: Can you trust your government?

Monday 22 July 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Constant lying by governments is not aimed at making the people believe a lie, but at ensuring that no one believes anything anymore. When the people can no longer distinguish between truth and a lie they then cannot distinguish between right and wrong. With such people, you can do whatever you want. It is how you sell it – ‘Water will be Free.’

Letter: Paris trip: Junket or necessary expense?

Monday 22 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, This Olympics thing from CISNOC (Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee) is the biggest junket ever and historically always has been.

Couple turns Covid crisis into organic bounty

Monday 22 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National

The hardships and challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, particularly with the importation of food, underscored the importance of local food production, especially for a Rarotonga couple who are now thriving with their home organic garden.

Govt urged to take active role in health policy reform

Monday 22 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, Local, National

The president of the Pacific Medical Association, Dr Kiki Maoate emphasised the critical need for government intervention in health policy making.

PM Brown: Japan’s nuclear wastewater discharge not a breach of Rarotonga Treaty

Monday 22 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister and Pacific Islands Forum chairman Mark Brown says Japan’s discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean does not violate the Rarotonga Treaty.

Search continues for crew member who fell overboard Lady Moana

Monday 22 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, Local, National, Outer Islands

A Search and Rescue (SAR) mission continues this morning for a 22-year-old Fijian crew member who fell overboard from the inter-island ferry Lady Moana early Sunday during its voyage from Mangaia to Rarotonga.

Kata: IT outage

Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Thomas Wynne: Who is a patriot?

Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

What is a patriot? Is it simply a green, red, blue, or gold flag waved, anthems sung, or a political position or party held high like the only hope of a country being great or even great again? Thomas Tarurongo Wynne writes.

Construction company faces fines after cutting trees without consent

Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, Local, National

A recent cutting down of several ironwood (toa) trees at the Fruits of Rarotonga waterfront is in breach of the Environment Act 2003, says the Cook Islands environment agency.

Police urge drivers to abstain from drinking and driving

Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, Local, National

Cook Islands Police hope to see another quiet weekend in terms of road accidents especially alcohol related crashes.

Jetstar scrambles to rebook passengers after tech outage cancels flights

Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Air New Zealand flights to Rarotonga were unaffected by a global tech outage that disrupted flights and other services worldwide, while Jetstar cancelled some flights but was working to rebook passengers.

TMO approves nearly 90% of tobacco vendor applications

Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has approved 37 out of the 43 applications received for selling tobacco in the Cook Islands.

Te Ipukarea Society: Protecting the Ī’oi: Conservation research and volunteer opportunities

Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

The Ī’oi, or Rarotonga starling, has been getting some much-needed attention. Only found in the forests of Rarotonga, the Ī’oi is often hidden out of sight and doesn’t draw much attention with its smokey dark plumage blending into the dark tree canopy.

Public backs proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund

Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands is establishing a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) to secure the nation’s financial future potentially funded by revenue from future seabed mining.

Penrhyn schools celebrate culture in historic festival

Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, National, Outer Islands, Weekend

While schools in Rarotonga showcase their cultural heritage, the small but mighty schools of Omoka and Tetautua in Penrhyn/Tongareva, 1400 kilometres away, are making history.

Tongareva to host string band competition

Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands

Tongareva is hosting a string band competition themed on Te Maeva Nui and Ariki Day to remind the younger generation of the island its legacy.