Sunday 16 February 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Local, National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown has reaffirmed his commitment to publishing the Joint Action Plan for Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) 2025-2030 agreement with China.
Saturday 15 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Saturday 15 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Government defends its new partnership agreement with China, emphasising its alignment with national interests and the continued importance of existing relationships, while facing calls for greater transparency.
Saturday 15 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Parliament
A motion of no confidence against the Cook Islands Cabinet, filed on February 11, faces delays due to parliamentary procedure, specifically the 14-day notice requirement and the precedence of an Appropriation Amendment Bill.
Saturday 15 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Weather
The weekend and the beginning of next week are expected to experience brief showers due to an active cloud band approaching Rarotonga from the east.
Saturday 15 February 2025 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
There is a question that rests heavily on my heart – one that goes beyond politics and economics, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Saturday 15 February 2025 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Earlier on in the week, Te Ipukarea Society worked closely with the enthusiastic year 7 and 8 students from Titikaveka College, exploring the organic benefits of composting and worm farming.
Saturday 15 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, Education, Features, National, Weekend
Despite a growing Cook Islands population in New Zealand, the number of Cook Islands Māori speakers is declining, raising concerns about the language’s future, and prompting calls for greater support for language revitalisation efforts.
Saturday 15 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
Tereora College yesterday held its annual Endorsement Assembly, acknowledging the hard work and dedication of its students.
Saturday 15 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
In our beautiful South Pacific paradise, life can sometimes seem deceptively tranquil. Like swans gliding across a serene lake, we might appear calm on the surface while our legs paddle furiously beneath the water, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Saturday 15 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
A total of 25 students, including 14 girls and 11 boys, were inducted as the 2025 prefects for Apii Avarua yesterday.
Saturday 15 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, National, Parliament
Parliament is considering a constitutional amendment to declare the nation a Christian state, sparking debate about religious freedom, human rights and the separation of church and state, with various religious leaders and legal experts presenting their views to a special committee.
Saturday 15 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga FC of the Cook Islands will play in this year’s OFC Men’s Champions League, following an entertaining victory over Samoa’s Vaipuna SC on match day three of qualifying at CIFA Complex in Matavera yesterday.
Friday 14 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Friday 14 February 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National
Cook Islands signed a number of bilateral cooperation documents with China following a meeting between Prime Minister Mark Brown and Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday in Harbin, China.
Friday 14 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga FC faces a do-or-die situation in the final match of the OFC Men’s Champions League 2025 Qualifying today at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Friday 14 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Repentance holds a foundational place in the teaching of Jesus, marking the beginning of His public ministry. It was central to Jesus’ preaching because it addressed the fundamental human problem – sin, and prepared the people to receive the Kingdom of God, writes Bishop Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado msp of the Catholic Church.
Friday 14 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Forget about a constitutional amendment to recognise the Cook Islands as a Christian nation, I’m a dyed in the wool Catholic and Pope Francis said that Christian nationalism is opposed to Catholic teachings.
Friday 14 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, How considerate of (Prime Minister) Mark Brown to put his banana republic passport on ‘hold for now’! Reason being, he didn’t like what the New Zealand government would do to Cook Islanders.
Friday 14 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Seabed Mining Authority (SBMA) says it will be reaching out to the community, especially older generations, to consult with them about their preliminary findings from the ongoing seabed minerals exploration.