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ICI apologises for ‘accidental’ Vaimaanga backroad clearing

Tuesday 9 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Infrastructure Cook Islands secretary Elizabeth Wright-Koteka says lessons have been learned in the wake of the ‘accidental’ clearing of a section of Vaimaanga Ara Metua backroad in Titikaveka.

Economy


Motorist ‘very shocked’ following golf ball incident on Rarotonga

Tuesday 9 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

A motorist had a frightening experience when her windscreen was smashed by a flying golf ball in the vicinity of the Rarotonga Golf Club in Nikao.

Crime


Cabinet to discuss panel’s Minimum Wage Review

Tuesday 9 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

Cook Islands Cabinet will discuss the findings of a report recommending changes to the minimum wage today.

Court


Kiwi muso raises the spirit on Raro

Tuesday 9 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, Features

High profile Kiwi musician Che Fu made an unexpected appearance at Rehab Nightclub on Rarotonga over the weekend to cap off a much needed ten-day break with his family.

Entertainment


New Zealand's Knight crowned triathlon champion

Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

International triathletes dominated the field at the 28th Air New Zealand Rarotonga Triathlon event held on Saturday at Tikioki Tri Site.

Sports


It’s Bears versus Panthers final!

Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Arorangi Bears stunned the minor premiership holders Avatiu Nikao Eels on Saturday to book their place in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s premier men’s final this weekend.

League


We are still being dawn raided: Tongan community leader tells public meeting

Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

A meeting has been held in Auckland between the government and those who lived through dawn raids past and present.

Regional


Ruta Mave : Allegiance to the Crown versus financial donations

Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Long live the King. By default, we have sworn allegiance to the Crown but what are we going to do when all our handshakes and financial donations are called into play?

Editorials


Letter: Cannabis law review: How much longer?

Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, On August 1st 2022, an overwhelming 62 per cent of the voters said yes to reviewing laws to allow for the research and medical use of cannabis.

Letters to the Editor


Resilience is key in military: Turua

Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Cook Islander Sergeant Daniel Turua would like to encourage young people on the island to join the Defence Force of Aotearoa New Zealand. Turua and his family visited Rarotonga earlier this month with the New Zealand Army current and ex-servicemen for the Ngāti Tūmatauenga (The Tribe of the God of War) Reunion held on the ANZAC Day.

Features


World Youth Day on Rarotonga

Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Catholics in the Pacific region will be hosting their own World Youth Day with each respective diocese leading their own programme from August 2.

Local


Agriculture ministry and NZ to sign ‘Export Plan’

Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Biosecurity Quarantine Arrangement (BQAs) signed in 1999 between New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) will be replaced by an Export Plan in a bid to boost agricultural export to NZ.

Economy


Caregiver frustrated with health system

Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

96-year-old mother misses out on cataract surgery again.

Health


God save the King: Cook Islands congratulates King Charles III

Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

Cook Islands joined the rest of the world in congratulating the newly crowned King Charles III, who is now officially our Head of State.

Features


Lady Panthers book final spot

Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

The Lady Panthers side is through to the Cook Islands Rugby League women’s competition final after beating Lady Eels 14-8 in an exciting and close semi-final at Victoria Park yesterday.

League


Eels, Bears in do or die clash

Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports

It will be a do or die for Avatiu Nikao Eels and Arorangi Bears when they meet this afternoon in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s premier men’s semi-final at Victoria Park in Tupapa.

League


Stage set for international triathlon

Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The Cook Islands Triathlon Festival week got off to a positive start with the CITC Boiler Swim which was held on Thursday.

Sports


Senior dancers wow crowd at annual traditional dance comp

Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

Stunning performances from the 11 senior Te Mire Ura dancers battling on stage for the coveted title of champion dancer of the year, wowed the large crowd on Thursday night at the National Auditorium.

Entertainment


Christianity created a Nation: The arrival of the Gospel

Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Historian Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a new weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation.

Church Talk


New building and new approach to mental health in the Cook Islands

Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Health, National, Weekend

The new Te Puna Tiaki – Wellness Unit at the Rarotonga Hospital will help alleviate some of the pressures on the mental health system in the island. Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood speaks to Te Marae Ora clinical psychologist Dr Evangelene Daniela-Wong about why it’s so important.

Features


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