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Aussie artist reconnects with Cook Islands roots

Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

A Cook Islands Australian female artist is learning first-hand about Cook Islands cultural practices while working with one of the country’s cultural icons.

Repeat offender gets probation sentence for stealing lemons

Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A repeat offender received a 12-month probation sentence with community service for stealing lemons and failing to report to the police station.

Parliament upskills government agencies on Cabinet submissions

Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament

Cook Islands Parliament hosted a one-day training for government agencies boosting their knowledge on how they can produce high-quality Cabinet submissions.

Rarotonga families sprout new skills at vegetable planting workshop

Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National

Families were delighted to take home a large number of pinapi (bok choy) seedling plants from the Ministry of Agriculture vegetable planting workshop initiated by the Cook Islands Child Welfare Association (CICWA).

Aitutaki suspect in Cook Islands cyberbullying probe

Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National, Technology

Cook Islands police are investigating complaints of cyberbullying targeting teenagers and are seeking legal advice as their laws don’t explicitly address cyberbullying.

Kata: Petrol

Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Touch finals set for Easter Monday

Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Three finalists have been confirmed for next week’s Cook Islands Touch Association Open Competition showdown.

Apii Avarua and Nukutere College crowned champions in CIFA Schools Competition

Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

Apii Avarua and Nukutere College were crowned the champions in the annual Cook Islands Football Association schools competition for students in year 7 and 8.

Letter: Church setup- Mamae e ngakau

Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Last Sunday I went to Church, the Avarua Christian Church, a usual practice that I’ve done over many years growing up as a child from the village of Tupapa. As I approached the front steps of the Church, I noticed that the front had been upgraded and looked good. There were the usual men greeting arrivals and we exchanged pleasantries warmly.

Pet Talk: A delicious danger for dogs

Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Dogs eat some funny things. Along with the more normal weird things like whole bones and baited fish hooks, I have seen sticks, kilograms of grass, stones, earrings, mango and peach seeds and corn cobs inside dogs, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

New clerk pledges to learn and serve

Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

Dr Tuaine Unuia has hit the ground running in his new role as the O-Tari-Kura o te Are Ariki (Clerk of the House of Ariki) earlier this week, welcomed by members of Te Are Ariki.

Atupare Marae welcomes new shelter, Maori King for ocean initiative

Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Environment, National

Tui Dewes, Aotearoa New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, had the honour of opening the new Taupare for Atupare Marae, alongside the Minister for Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Cultural Development, George “Maggie” Angene, last week.

Teenager confirmed wearing ‘approved helmet’ in crash

Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Police have confirmed the teenager injured in a crash last Friday was wearing a ‘fully approved’ German helmet.

Aitutaki’s Ngatamariki ready for Te Mire Atu debut

Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, National

Corina Mose Ngatamariki from Aitutaki is “excited” to be competing in tonight’s Te Mire Atu composer’s competition at The Edgewater Resort for the first time.

Court: Suspended sentence

Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Well-known to the court for his previous conviction, Justice of the Peace John Whitta said he would not consider Travel Tuaputa’s previous record as it was not similar to the current offence.

Court: Possible diversion

Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Crown Law has suggested a diversion could be confirmed by April 30 for Alberio Lazaro and Aaron Junior William, who are currently facing charges of fighting in a public place.

Jet ski vandalism forces water sports business to cancel tours

Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Crime, National

A Muri-based water sports tourism business was shocked to discover their jet skis were vandalised over the weekend, forcing them to cancel tours. Police are investigating the matter.

Kata: Dogs

Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rotaract Rarotonga gears up for ‘Great Easter Eggs-capade’

Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Rotaract Rarotonga is kicking off the year of activities with a fun-filled event this weekend.