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Lights out in Raro
Wednesday 26 June 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
An unexpected power outage plunged hundreds of Rarotonga residents into darkness for almost an hour last night.
Kata: PM Police Portfolio
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
‘The tī was coffee’: Mangaia relives its café past
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend
If you think sipping lattes is a sign of Ponsonby-style modernity – think again. Mangaia was doing it a century ago, writes Rod Dixon.
Town Whites hold off Country Blacks to claim Conan’s Cup
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
After two unsuccessful attempts, the Town Whites finally managed to lift the Conan’s Cup women’s title in the second leg of the Cook Islands Rugby League State of Origin Series held on Saturday.
Back to basics in offshore fisheries management
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
I have read with great interest the debate on offshore tuna fisheries in the Cook Islands News, and like any topic discussed in any newspaper, the discussion is limited by print space, writes Barbara Hanchard.
A family dynasty built on hard work and humility
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features
The Anae siblings, all elite athletes in their respective sports, credit their strong work ethic, instilled by their Cook Islander mother, for their success.
Cook Islands and Australia strengthen maritime security cooperation
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Australian Defence Advisor, Group Captain Andrew Hoffmann, visited Rarotonga from June 19 – 21.
Hilyard makes history as first Pacific rep on Internet Society Board
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Technology
The Internet Society, is an American nonprofit advocacy organisation founded in 1992 with local chapters around the world, recently held its annual general meeting in Washington DC in the United States.
CIIC defends in-house projects after ‘high’ private sector bids
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Local, National, Parliament
Cook Islands government is prioritising keeping project costs affordable and will use the public sector model or engage private sectors selectively to deliver projects within budget.
Cook Islands laws now consolidated and freely accessible online
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, National, Parliament
The Parliament of the Cook Islands, the Crown Law Office and Aotearoa New Zealand’s LexisNexis have collaborated to make the laws of the Cook Islands consolidated, accessible and clear.
PM pledges return of community policing to tackle ‘rising crime’
Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National, Parliament
Prime Minister Mark Brown, who is also the Minister for Police, says he will ensure the re-establishment of community police to tackle the rising crime rate in Rarotonga.
Maroons stage stunning comeback
Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Country Maroons made a resounding comeback in the second match of the Cook Islands Rugby League State of Origin Series, narrowly defeating the Town Blues 32-26, while Town Whites secured the Conan’s Cup after second win.
Touch finals get cultural twist
Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association is excited to introduce a unique approach for the final’s series of the business house competition.
Letter: To Tatou Vai concerns
Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, To Tatou Vai (TTV)’s latest public notice is, “Let Your Voice Shape Our Water Supply”.
Letter: Leadership, not money, the answer
Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I was interested to read about the education debate in Parliament last week. Leader of the Opposition, Tina Browne, shared her concern about the low academic achievements of Tereora College students.
Preserving culture: Finding the balance between tradition and progress
Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
Where does culture start? When does the culture of our bygone days or our more recent culture be decided as to what matters now? The discussion on this topic arose with regards to female carvers in Hawaii at the festival held to celebrate all our Pacific cultures together, writes Ruta Mave.
Tereora College’s Anau Ikurangi wins secondary schools Tangi Ka’ara competition
Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Education, Local, National
The powerful rhythms of the tangi ka’ara traditional drums reverberated through Te Are Karioi as college students across Rarotonga showcased their mastery of drumming techniques, thrilling the audience on Friday night.
Public Accounts Committee to elect chair and deputy ‘following Standing Orders’
Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
Public Accounts Committee’s newly appointed chair Teokatai Herman confirmed that the committee will be convening soon to elect both the chair and deputy chair, following the proper process outlined in the Standing Orders.
PM Brown: ‘Police portfolio is under my responsibility and I take that very seriously’
Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National, Parliament
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will retain control of the Police portfolio despite a request from another Minister and will focus on improving police standards and staffing.
