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Financial outlook dim for New Zealand and Aussie economies

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

While the Cook Islands is better placed for economic growth than its Pacific neighbours - the news is not all good with larger neighbouring economies New Zealand and Australia - struggling on the world stage.

Woman escapes custodial sentence for stabbing partner

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Dora Tearuru Williams has escaped a custodial sentence after stabbing her partner in the stomach.

Brown discusses more transport connectivity for air and sea with Fiji

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown met with Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Biman Prasad in the margins of the Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) in Suva last week.

Woman in custody following multiple contempt charges

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A woman who has struggled to comply with bail conditions has been remanded in custody.

Experience history, culture and a grand feast with Highland Paradise

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features

An experience you would not forget. This is what many would say after returning and experiencing the unique and authentic cultural presentation at Highland Paradise.

Cooks still playing catch up in collecting tourism dollars

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands still has a lot of catching up to do as other Pacific tourism economies, including Fiji and Samoa, are showing strength in the post pandemic market.

Overseas players were considered: Netball Cook Islands

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball Cook Islands has responded to queries from the public on why the National Squad did not have overseas players selected.

Rarotonga Football Season filled with outstanding performances

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The opening week of the Rarotonga football season was undeniably filled with outstanding performances.

Beddoes wins 800m finals at 4J champs

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

Cook Islands athlete Alex Beddoes won the 800m finals at the 4J Senior Scottish Athletics National Championships.

Kata: Anti-obesity drugs

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Visitors ‘run out of steam’

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The Rarotonga Selection XV side held their ground, beating the visiting New Zealand Tairua Rugby Football Club 36-11 on Thursday.

Cook Islands’ outfits draw compliments at World Paddling Championships opening

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

The 2023 International Va’a Federation (IVF) World Paddling Distance Championships officially opened in Apia, Samoa yesterday morning with a spectacular fleet of canoes paddling into the harbour and a powerful dance by Samoan warriors.

Christianity brought new hope, new dreams and new prosperity

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, In Depth, Weekend

Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. In his final article, he talks about the impact of Christianity in the Cook Islands.

Broadcaster continues to champion Cooks culture

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend

Cook Islander Kevin Dando moved to Australia with his family over two decades ago in search of new opportunities and a fresh start. His passion for keeping Cook Islands culture and identity alive remains strong. He chats with Losirene Lacanivalu.

Historic images highlight Cook Islands’ journey to self-government

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

The Cook Islands High Commission in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand commemorated the nation’s 58th anniversary of self-government on Constitution Day with a captivating celebration which transported viewers back in time.

A region committed to peace: 38 years of the Treaty of Rarotonga

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Nearly four decades since the Treaty of Rarotonga was signed, which established the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone, it is more important than ever before, writes Australian High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Phoebe Smith.

PM Brown meets with Troika Leaders to discuss Forum priorities

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Prime Minister Mark Brown, who is the Pacific Islands Forum chair, had the first formal meeting of the Troika Leaders at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) in Suva, Fiji, this week.

Faster access to climate finance

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, Fiji, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Prime Minister Mark Brown highlighted the implementation of the redesigned Pacific Resilience Facility, which will help to ease climate financing for Pacific Island countries.

Te Ipukarea Society: Helping connect our mapu to their surroundings

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Living in an island paradise doesn’t always mean there is a strong connection between the individual and their environment.