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Airline celebrates 30 years of supporting Rarotonga Triathlon
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Sports, Tourism, Triathlon
Air New Zealand’s longstanding sponsorship for the Rarotonga International Triathlon “is testament to the airline’s commitment to the tourism industry”.
Familiar faces seek glory: Locals and international athletes gear up for Rarotonga Triathlon
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The field for the 30th Anniversary Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon is at full capacity with over 60 individual entrants who will complete the whole triathlon, and another 45 entering in teams of two or three.
Apii Nikao crowned champions at Kau Swimming Competition
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
Apii Nikao Primary School triumphed at the Cook Islands Aquatics Federation (CIAF) Kau Swimming Competition, taking home the overall trophy.
Letter: Concealing the white elephant
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, In 2021 the commodification of Rarotonga’s water was made law. At the time, the water infrastructure was the property of the Cook Island Government. To Tatou Vai (TTV) was just the operator.
NZDF helps Cook Islands agencies support vulnerable youth
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, New Zealand, Regional
Members of the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) Youth Development Unit (YDU) have returned back from a rewarding deployment aimed at helping the Cook Islands Police and Prison and Probation Services support vulnerable Pasifika youth.
Letter: Aitutaki water crisis
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I am writing to bring urgent attention to the longstanding water crisis that has been plaguing the residents of Aitutaki for over 30 years.
US sanctions Cook Islands-flagged ships aiding Iranian drone shipment to Russia
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Three Cook Islands-flagged vessels have been sanctioned by the United States for their involvement in the shipment of Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Man sentenced to probation for kicking pregnant niece
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A court matter that had been ongoing since 2021 involving a man kicking his pregnant niece in the stomach came to an end yesterday after the defendant was sentenced to 22 months of probation.
Inmate pleads not guilty to assault at prison
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
An inmate accused of assaulting a fellow inmate at the Arorangi Corrective Services facility with intent to injure has pleaded not guilty.
Telco company launches money transfer service to Fiji
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, National, Regional, Technology
The launch of Vodafone Cook Islands’ E-Moni transfer service has been welcomed by many who frequently send money to Fiji.
‘There’s fish out there biting’: Rarotonga fishermen hook bumper catches
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
In the past few weeks, Rarotonga fishermen have been pleased to be returning to shore with decent-sized catches.
Out-of-season threats - Met Office warns of continued weather effects
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
The Met Office is advising public to stay informed about weather forecasts even though the cyclone season is over, as cyclones can still form outside the season and out-of-season weather effects are expected.
Pick-up truck driver granted bail in fatal motorcycle crash
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Alcohol has been ruled out as a contributing factor in the case of a pick-up truck driver who is alleged to have struck a 60-year-old motorcyclist causing her death on April 17.
Kata: Aitutaki Water
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: Trump
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Matavera-Ngatangiia Football Club partners with top NZ academy
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Matavera-Ngatangiia Football Club (MNFC) has forged a relationship with one of New Zealand’s top football academy.
Young swimmers battle at annual school’s competition
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
Cook Islands Aquatic Federation’s annual Kau School Swimming Competition is underway in Nikao, with around 250 students from seven schools participating in the two-day event.
Cook Islands lead call for stronger ocean science at UN Conference
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
“You cannot manage what you cannot measure,” said Prime Minister Mark Brown at the Ocean Decade Conference held in Barcelona, Spain, last month.
Letter: CIFA saga
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Letters to the Editor, Opinion, Sports
Because I have children involved with academies at CIFA (Cook Islands Football Association), I would like to keep my identity private in fear that my children will be singled or even kicked out.
Letter: Raising age misses the mark
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Parliament to raise smoking age to 21 so that children as young as six years old won’t be vaping. Raise the age to 99 and it won’t prevent one child from having access to tobacco, one of the deadliest drugs on earth.