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Vandals target fintech startup
Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands tech entrepreneur Brett Baudinet is disappointed that his recently established business, Smartie, has become a target for vandals.
No security deal with China, assures PM Brown
Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands’ agreement with China will not include any security aspects, Prime Minister Mark Brown assured yesterday.
EXCLUSIVE: Cook Islands ditches passport plan after New Zealand ‘ultimatum’
Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Economy, Editor's Pick, National
Cook Islands has dropped the controversial passport proposal, Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed yesterday, after discussions to convince New Zealand that it would not affect their constitutional relationship fell flat. Rashneel Kumar reports.
Kata: America first
Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Empowering women in football: CIFA launches 2025-26 Strategic Plan
Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Vaine Toa In Football – Women’s Football Strategic Plan 2025/2026 was launched in Rarotonga on January 30, 2025, marking a historic and transformative initiative designed to inspire and empower women in football across the Cook Islands.
Smokie: Police portfolio
Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals
A tragic day for the family in Arorangi, with that hit and run road accident.
Letter: Financial disaster
Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I note that the OPM is quoted in CI News (in the context of the PM's visit to China) that the "TMV project has transformed Rarotonga’s 100-year old water network, ensuring reliable access to clean and safe water for future generations."
Letter: PM’s visit to China
Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, There should not be any complaint from taxpayers if it turns out that we have to part fund the PM's state visit to China for several reasons.
Te Tuhi Kelly: Trumps ‘America First’ mantra
Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party states President Trump is passing executive orders with a flourish, because he has to satisfy his voters and supporters.
Australia and Cook Islands to sign MoU, strengthen maritime security partnership
Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Australia, Economy, National, Regional
Cook Islands and Australia are in the process of finalising an enhanced Pacific Maritime Security Program (PMSP) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will strengthen Australia’s support for Te Kukupa II operations and bolster regional security efforts.
Punanga Turuturu Itivaine set to make a positive impact
Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Punanga Turuturu Itivaine (PTI), the women’s counselling and support centre for survivors of gender based violence (GBV) and abuse, responded to 11 calls for assistance during the festive season.
Brief court cases
Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Christopher Denny who is representing himself has asked Chief Justice Patrick Keane for a sentencing indication.
TMO trains new midwives, aims to grow workforce
Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
With an aim to grow its own workforce, Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health is ensuring that its medical staff are trained well to deserve the best care services in the country.
Australia commits to ongoing collaboration with Cooks on transnational crime threats
Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Australia, Crime, Economy, National, Regional
Australian High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Phoebe Smith is confident that through the Te Kukupa II maritime patrol vessel, Cook Islands with the support from Australia can tackle transnational crimes such as drug trafficking.
Kata: State visit
Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
TKV women break decade-long drought, Nikao men retain title
Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Cricket, Sports
For the first time in nearly a decade, the Takuvaine women’s cricket team won the Cook Islands domestic cricket title after clinching the 2024 T20 Cookie Sadaraka Cup over the weekend.
Tri Hard and Three P’s in a Squad win Team Triathlon competition
Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Cook Islands Triathlon Association was overjoyed with the turnout at the 2025 BSP and KPMG Team Triathlon held on Saturday.
Smokies
Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals
What an odd headline last week, “Government misleading”. Isn’t the essence of “news” to tell us something we don’t already know? Every government is misleading.
Letter: Religious debate
Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
William Framhein’s reply to Cook Islander and follower of the Muslim faith Tatiana Kautai contains this quote, “… a true Christian will never do anything to displease Jesus”.
Letter: Missing pay check, missing millions?
Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Whatever the truth behind Police spokesman Trevor Pitt and whether or not his pay packet went missing, the story recalls decades ago when the government, literally, did not have the money in its bank accounts to meet the public service payroll and went into the vault where there were bags of Tangaroa Dollars.