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Discipline tested in close Mixed Touch contest

Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Tempers flared in last Wednesday’s Cook Island Touch Association mixed competition match between defending champions 007 and Team Outlaws, held at the National Stadium in Nikao.

Ruta Mave: The seventh commandment - ‘Thou shalt not commit adultery’

Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

In the religious community we live in, is there any denomination of church that allows or believes that breaking the seventh commandment from God is, okay?

Chinese teacher shares Spring Festival cheer in Rarotonga

Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Culture, National

Saturday, February 10, marked the beginning of the most significant date on the Chinese Calendar: Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival.

Legacy waste project comes with $700,000 price tag

Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

A two-year project to clean up legacy waste across Rarotonga has cost taxpayers more than $700,000.

New trucks tackle sludge, improve water supply

Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Two vacuum trucks, donated to To Tatou Vai (TTV) by the Government of Japan, will assist with the management of the water network on Rarotonga.

Lagoon resort causeway still under investigation

Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands

National Environment Service staffers appear to be taking their time in delivering an assessment on a temporary causeway at the redevelopment of upmarket Lagoon Private Island Resort on Aitutaki.

Kata: Fishing

Saturday 10 February 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Lady Panthers ready for Bulldogs battle

Saturday 10 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Lady Panthers are keen to get back on the paddock after a disappointing Nines tournament earlier this year, but they are excited to field a team in the 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition.

Cook Islands, NZ leaders celebrate Waitangi Day, pledge stronger ties

Saturday 10 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Waitangi Day and the first visit of Aotearoa New Zealand’s new Deputy Prime Minister, Winston Peters, and Minister of Health and Pacific Peoples, Dr Shane Reti, was marked with a special garden reception at Ngātipā, the official residence of New Zealand. New Zealand High Commissioner Tui Dewes hosted the special evening on Wednesday, February 7, attended by around 200 people.

Heather invested as new Tamakeu Mataiapo

Saturday 10 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, National, Weekend

Joseph Heather was invested as the new Tamakeu Mataiapo of Teimurimotia, a traditional title also held by his late mother Puretu a Tangiiau Api Heather, in a ceremony attended by hundreds and marked by cultural significance.

Te Ipukarea Society: Understanding our stream health through invertebrates

Saturday 10 February 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Last week in our Te Ipukarea Society article, we touched on some of the water quality monitoring that can be done in our streams to help determine if they are healthy or not.

Thomas Wynne: Voters hold the key to combating corruption

Saturday 10 February 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The misuse of public money and abuse of power stems from our collective failure to hold officials accountable and demand transparency, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Cook Islands nursing students off to New Zealand for final year of study

Saturday 10 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Health, National

Twelve Bachelor of Nursing Pacific students have made it to their final year of studies under the programme, run in conjunction with Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health, Whitireia Polytechnic and University of the South Pacific

Equality in leadership: Apii Avarua welcomes 24 prefects, no head boy or girl

Saturday 10 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Education, National

Apii Avarua wrapped up the week in celebration with their 2024 Student Leader Investiture yesterday.

Tourists reunited with stolen bag, minus cash

Saturday 10 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National, Tourism

French tourists’ stolen bag was found in a bush, missing only cash, with police investigating and Tourism Council urging vigilance and stronger security measures.

Pacific first: Wichman wins prestigious human rights award

Saturday 10 February 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Features, Weekend

Valery Wichman, a leading figure in the Cook Islands’ LGBTQI+ movement, was presented with the Franco-German Prize for Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Wellington.

Heart disease still top killer

Saturday 10 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Health, National

Cardiovascular disease is still the top killer of non-communicable diseases, according to Te Marae Ora Minister of Health’s fourth quarter NCD report for 2023.

Local rivals clash in league opener

Friday 9 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Titikaveka Bulldogs are ready to get their boots dirty today when they take on arch-rivals and neighbours Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles in the opening match of the 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition this afternoon.

New Minister ‘hits the ground running’

Friday 9 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in National, Politics

The newly-appointed Cabinet Minister Tingika Elikana hit the ground running, travelling to Fiji yesterday afternoon, hours after he was sworn in at the Office of the Prime Minister in front of the King's Representative, other Cabinet Ministers, and families. Candice Luke reports.

Community rallies to bring power back to Pukapuka

Friday 9 February 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Weather

Pukapuka island was cut off from the world for four days due to no electricity and communication, but now has restored power thanks to a barge arrival despite challenges from rough weather.