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Annual Trade Day to feature record number of vendors
Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Local, National
More than 90 vendors are expected to showcase their crafts, products as well as a variety of island style delicacies at the 2024 Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) Trade Day, starting this Wednesday at the Punanga Nui Market.
‘Get a job’: Victim appeals to thieves after bike stolen
Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Police have confirmed that the number of stolen motorbikes for the month of July has dropped, however, a recent victim is calling on those committing the offence to look for work and purchase a motorbike for themselves.
Cook Islander Teremoana has chance to rewrite boxing history
Tuesday 30 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Boxing, Sports
Inspired by the memory of his late grandfather and spurred on by family in the crowd, Cook Islander Teremoana Teremoana has become the first Australian to win a Super Heavyweight fight in Olympic history.
Panthers end Eels’ unbeaten run
Monday 29 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The week four Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition in Titikaveka provided rugby fans with thrilling action and unexpected results.
Ruta Mave: Is banning vapes and raising smoking age enough?
Monday 29 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Is the imminent total ban on vaping for locals in the Cook Islands on the first of August a little like our health ministry jumping out of the pot and into the fire? Ruta Mave writes.
Cook Islands rep honoured with prestigious maritime award
Monday 29 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands permanent representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Captain Ian Finley, has been honoured with the esteemed International Maritime Award.
New dental clinic aims to preserve ‘beautiful, healthy smiles’ in Raro
Monday 29 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, Local, National
A former Ministry of Health head has called for expanded healthcare services as the Rarotonga Medical Centre opened a new dental clinic offering a wider range of treatments.
School holidays boost numbers for Oire Nikao
Monday 29 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, Local, National
It has been challenging for Oire Nikao to prepare for the 2024 Te Maeva Nui due to a shortage of members.
ICI outlines road repair plans, reveals cost of tarsealing 1km
Monday 29 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands says the cost of tar-sealing a kilometre of road in Rarotonga is around $80,000 to $120,000.
Minister to house man accused of burglary
Monday 29 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man known to the Cook Islands Police was granted bail by Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning after it was confirmed that he would be residing with the Minister for Corrective Services and Tupapa Member of Parliament, George ‘Maggie’ Angene.
‘Dark oxygen’ discovery sparks call for independent seabed mining research
Monday 29 July 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, Local, National
The recent discovery of oxygen production by deep-sea nodules has intensified concerns over the potential environmental impacts of deep-sea mining in the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands swimmer Connolly makes memorable Olympic debut
Monday 29 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Swimming
Cook Islands swimmer Lanihei Connolly made a memorable Olympic Games debut in Paris, France, on Saturday night.
Kata: Seafloor
Sunday 28 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
‘The greatest celebration’
Saturday 27 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, Features, National
Te Maeva Nui, as we know it today, is the most important annual festival in the Cook Islands and the best time to experience all aspects of Cook Islands traditional and modern culture.
Star navigators to jet planes: From ancient voyagers to modern arrivals
Saturday 27 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, Features, Go Local, National
The theme for this year’s Te Maeva Nui Festival is “Te au Tauranga Rongonui o taku enua/matakeinanga – The important ports of my island/tribe.”
‘Our culture reminds us of who we are and where we come from’
Saturday 27 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, Features, National
Kia Orana tatou katoa i te aroa kenakore o to tatou Atu. Te rekareka nei au ite akaaravei ia tatou na roto i teia tataanga; ia tatou e tapapa atu nei no teia tuatau akamaaraanga ite ivangauruanga ma iva mataiti na tatou rai tatou e akaaere.
Cultural groups gear up for spectacular Te Maeva Nui
Saturday 27 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, Features, National
The annual Te Maeva Nui is Cook Islands’ biggest and greatest cultural performing arts festival that showcases the rich cultural heritage and traditions of its people in commemoration of the country’s self-governance in 1965.
Unbeatens Eels face defending champs
Saturday 27 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The second round of the Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition promises to be a cracker as the undefeated Avatiu Nikao Eels take on defending champions Tupapa Panthers at Teimurimotia Park this afternoon.
Fierce rivalries ignite opening round
Saturday 27 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Last year’s Premier Men’s champions, Tupapa Maraerenga, will play host to Matavera-Ngatangiia in their first-round match of the 2024 Premier Men’s Championship at Victoria Park this afternoon.
