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‘Heartbreaking’: Mauke reeling after fire damages vital administration hub
Friday 7 March 2025 | Written by Nicolea Mateariki | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Mauke residents bravely battled a fire that damaged their administration building, using buckets and bins of water to contain the blaze.
CIRU inspires Aitutaki youth with rugby values and healthy living
Thursday 6 March 2025 | Written by Nicolea Mateariki | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union outreach team is delivering rugby values and healthy living education to students in Aitutaki, focusing on leadership and community development.
Letter: Intersection of faith and environment
Thursday 6 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Whilst visiting family in Christchurch recently, Andrew and I learned the focus of this year’s World Day of Prayer is for the Cook Islands. Friends visited to ask us to sing the Lord’s Prayer in Cook Islands Maori for them to play at their combined service in Darfield on March 7th.
Letter: Next empire built on nepotism?
Thursday 6 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, It is most encouraging to read some of the details of the Chinese and Japanese inter-island vessels to be operated by government.
Multisectoral approach to assess risks towards enhanced health security
Thursday 6 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
In response to the increasing frequency and severity of health emergencies and natural hazards like tropical cyclones becoming more frequent and severe, the Cook Islands is taking proactive measures to safeguard its population by organising a workshop aimed at bolstering the nation’s health security.
CITC opens $4.2 million Patai Store in Titikaveka
Thursday 6 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National
The new CITC Patai Store in the village of Titikaveka was blessed yesterday in a modest opening ceremony.
Cook Islands hosts global World Day of Prayer event
Thursday 6 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Every year on the first Thursday in March, Cook Islands Women Christian Church groups throughout the country join a worldwide movement known as the World Day of Prayer (WDP)/Te Rā Pureanga Maata a te Vainetini o Teianei Ao.
Court news
Thursday 6 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man accused of indecently assaulting two females has been granted bail by the Criminal Court in Avarua.
Man sentenced to probation, community service for assault
Thursday 6 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man convicted of four counts of assault on a female was sentenced to 16 months of probation supervision, with the first six months to be served as community service.
‘Journey towards better character’: Children and faithful join Ash Wednesday mass
Thursday 6 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Church Talk, Features
The pouring rain did not dampen the spirits of Catholics in Rarotonga as they joined millions of faithful followers around the world yesterday to mark Ash Wednesday, celebrating the start of the Lent season.
MPs fail to settle travel accounts, despite policy
Thursday 6 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
Despite existing rules and a system in place, some Cook Islands MPs continue to disregard financial accountability for travel expenses, leading to overdue sums and a debate over the responsibility for chasing these debts.
Power of words can stop family violence, says male advocate
Wednesday 5 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands experts and activists travelling the globe in search of solutions for the nation’s domestic violence crisis should look closer to home for the answers, says village council leader Gero Toki.
Rugby union promotes healthy living
Wednesday 5 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Due to ongoing generous sponsorship from Cook Islands Building Supplies (CIBS), Arama and Vaine Wichman, the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) coaches, educators and rising rugby instructors are sporting bright new apparel.
Cook Islands-flagged ships- there are no illegal operators, says DPM Nicholas
Wednesday 5 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
Deputy Prime Minister Albert Nicholas confirmed that more than 700 shipping vessels are registered under Maritime Cook Islands and from these Cook Islands-flagged ships, he claims there are no illegal operators.
Men charged for drunken behaviour on bail
Wednesday 5 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Court, Crime, National
The men who were arrested over the weekend for their drunken behaviour are currently on bail.
Victoria Park water station for the community
Wednesday 5 March 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Minister for Cultural Development and Tupapa-Maraerenga MP George ‘Maggie’ Angene says he had been preparing for some time to construct a water station near the Ministry of Cultural Development.
Hawaiian Airlines enhances Raro Service with daytime departure, US Connectivity
Wednesday 5 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National, Tourism
Hawaiian Airlines has announced significant enhancements to its Rarotonga (RAR) service, designed to improve the travel experience for passengers and expand connectivity between the Cook Islands and the United States.
Ngatangiia community voice their concerns, calls for inclusion in decision making, MP welcomes talks
Wednesday 5 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Around 90 people attended a Ngatangiia community meeting on Monday that provided a platform to discuss projects that require attention and ensure that the voices of residents are heard in the decision making process.
NZ looks forward to talks with Cook Islands govt
Wednesday 5 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, New Zealand, Regional
New Zealand has indicated to the Cook Islands Government that they are looking forward to discussions between relevant officials on their concerns related to the China / Cook Islands agreement.
Kata: Drive not found
Wednesday 5 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
