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New chapter unfolds for Bounty Bookshop

Tuesday 16 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National

In the heart of Avarua, the iconic Bounty Bookshop and Pacific Supplies embarks on an exciting new chapter.

‘Time is money’: Push for calendar change to align with NZ, Australia

Tuesday 16 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

There’s a call for the Cook Islands to jump a day ahead and align its clocks closer to New Zealand and Aussie.

Rarotonga on sale: ‘Spike’ in flight bookings amidst slow tourism season

Tuesday 16 January 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Airfares between Auckland and Rarotonga have dipped to under $300 as New Zealand’s flag carrier airline launches a flash sale in the midst of the Cook Islands’ slow tourism season.

Kata: CISNOC, MoE

Monday 15 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letters: Visa extension fees

Monday 15 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

My wife and I are also world travellers from cold, cold Canada. With the exception of the Covid-19 years, we have faithfully returned to the Cooks year after year once we discovered its charm.

Letters: Questioning our governance

Monday 15 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Constitution Amendment (No 30) BIll, which proposes to expand the Cabinet from six to eight ministers. This bill also seeks to remove the provision that allows for the appointment of Ministers from outside the ranks of elected Members of Parliament.

Cook Islands' beach football talent on display

Monday 15 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Beach Games 2024 sizzled with excitement on Saturday, as teams clashed on the sandy courts in a vibrant display of beach football.

Ruta Mave: What’s in a flag?

Monday 15 January 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

The first official interview for Prime Minister Mark Brown was a nine-year-old interviewer who asked “What’s your favourite country apart from the Cook Islands, and are you thinking of changing our flag?”

Research team discovers multiple burial sites

Monday 15 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend

Cook Islands WWI NZEF ANZAC Soldiers Research Project team believes their research has led them to between 370 and 410 Cook Islands returned soldiers who are buried throughout the nation.

Chamber of Commerce calls for widespread CCTV coverage

Monday 15 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, National

Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce says, given the number of businesses being targeted by criminals in the past 12 months, street cameras are something that must be considered.

Pero parks his ideas of a North American connection for Cook Islands

Monday 15 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism

Businessman Mike Pero has parked his proposal for a North American connection with the Cook Islands.

Lewis tipped to be new Education Secretary

Monday 15 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National

A new Secretary for Education is set to be appointed this week, with National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) secretary-general Owen Lewis tipped to land the job.

Kata: Boot

Saturday 13 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Pacific Cup squad announced

Saturday 13 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports

Cook Islands Cricket Association has finalised the team competing in next week’s 2024 SouthSeas Pacific Cup - International Women’s Tournament in Auckland - starting on Tuesday (Cook Islands time).

As a politician, you’re involved in drama everyday’: PM Brown

Saturday 13 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, Local, National, Weekend

The Kuki Cre8tive students were given the golden opportunity to interview Prime Minister Mark Brown, in his first official engagement for the year, and Pa Marie Ariki during their intensive three-day camp this week at the Pa Ariki Palace, which specialised in training for acting, dance, and camera work. Melina Etches reports.

69 years of love and laughter: Couple shares secret to their happy marriage

Saturday 13 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend

Tangi and Reuera Mave have no big secrets about being married 69 years, they chat with deputy editor Al Williams about their long and happy life together.

‘No mass exodus’: Cook Islands population predicted to stay steady

Saturday 13 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Economy, Features, National, Weekend

New research into Pacific populations predicts that the local population will remain steady over the next few generations. Candice Luke reports.

Te Ipukarea Society: A healthy ocean, more than just a passing FAD

Saturday 13 January 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

In today’s column, we aim to shed light on the use of drifting Fish Aggregating Devices (dFADs) in tuna purse seine fishing, emphasising the ongoing environmental impact.

Thomas Wynne: Aitutaki’s runway to prosperity

Saturday 13 January 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Dawn is yet to break, but I can hear the waves gently lapping the distant reef. Breaking over into the lagoon, the pearl that is the jewel of Araura Enua, Aitutaki, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Ngaro family seeks healing, honours mother’s memory

Saturday 13 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Local, National

The Ngaro family of Aitutaki have issued a statement regarding a highly publicised incident at the funeral of the late Toko Kirianu Ngaro. Candice Luke reports.