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New Zealand recession ‘technical’, says Cook Islands Prime Minister

Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is confident the nation can weather the storms of New Zealand’s recession but Opposition leader Tina Browne says she thinks the PM is being naïve.

Man in possession of cannabis to face court

Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

A passenger of an incoming flight on Saturday morning was arrested and charged for possession of cannabis.

Kata: Chickens

Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands teens home after Arctic journey

Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend

The Kōrero o te 'Ōrau's 'Ātui'anga ki te Tango students Siana Whatarau and Winton Herman have arrived home safely from their Arctic journey.

Parliament building extension ‘overspend’ heavily criticised

Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National

A wide-ranging investigation has heavily criticised the processes which led to the extension of the Cook Islands Parliament building being more than $350,000 over-budget once completed.

Infrastructure Minister clarifies Arorangi CICC roadworks

Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Infrastructure Minister Albert Nicholas said the roadworks at Arorangi in front of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) was carried out on the request of Mama Tinomana Tokerau Ariki and former MP William “Smiley” Heather.

Question Time ‘not for stories’, says Speaker

Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Parliament

The Speaker of the House has asked Cook Islands Parliamentarians to use Question Time wisely.

Schools ‘pump up the beats’ in preparation for 2023 Tangi Kaara

Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National

Rarotonga schools have been practising fiercely for the new and exciting junior drumming competition, the “CITC Pump the Beats 2023” Emo’anga Tangi Kaara, to be held on Friday, June 30 at the Are Karioi National Auditorium.

National Environment Service manager raised concerns about payment systems

Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

A senior National Environment Service staff has spoken about his frustrations over payment systems and that he had addressed concerns with another manager multiple times.

Cook Islands U19 off to Fiji for OFC Women’s Championship

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The talented Cook Islands U19 Women's football team left for Fiji on early Sunday, where they will proudly represent the country in the highly anticipated Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) U19 Women's Championship.

Ngatokorua wins on debut in ‘global’ mixed martial arts

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Other Sports, Sports

In a stunning display of talent and determination, local Cook Islands kickboxing fighter Scholar Ngatokorua has emerged victorious in his debut international fight in New Zealand.

Four named on the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend

Four well-known Cook Islands residents who have contributed to the health, judiciary and business sector have been named on the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours.

Kata: Te Kukupa II

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tokouso wins Tri Nations Series

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports

Tokouso Samoa/Tonga Residents team claimed the inaugural Cook Islands Rugby League Association Tri Nations Series after beating Cook Islands Residents on Saturday.

‘A win for all Kanak people’ says first indigenous Harvard graduate

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

New Caledonian Joe Xulue has made history by becoming the first person of Kanak heritage to graduate from Harvard University in the US.

Papua New Guinea Police say net is closing in on kidnappers

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Papua New Guinea’s Police Commissioner says they are identifying the suspects involved in kidnapping 17 girls earlier this month.

Ruta Mave: Standing up for what is right

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The absence of courage in our society these days is not cowardice, it is complacency, conformity and contradiction, writes Ruta Mave.

Letter: Immigration regulation

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

E te Etita, E marekakore nei au i te ture ou (Regulation) i anga ia e te Immigration.

Letter: Walking the talk

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, We will find out today whether the recent review of the budget by the Public Accounts Committee was a waste of time or not.

Retiring Judge given honorary Permanent Residency

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Local, National

A long-standing Judge and his wife have been bestowed honorary Cook Islands Permanent Residents.