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Providing more and better health care, TMO launches strategic plan

Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

With the mission to provide exceptional clinical care for the people of Cook Islands, the Ministry of Health has been working closely with Pasifika Medical to provide and look after those who are referred to New Zealand for further care.

Persistent offender gets three days’ jail for probation breach

Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A woman who has been repeatedly warned she will go to jail, was released from custody following a string of charges, over a period of months.

Prime Minister Mark Brown happy with Pacific Islands Forum meeting success

Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

The newly endorsed Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) has received $50million from Saudi Arabia.

High profile burglary accused enters not guilty pleas

Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A man facing joint burglary charges in relation to multiple burglaries on Rarotonga has entered not guilty pleas.

Petition questioning bail conditions attracts 3000 signatures following late night brawl on Rarotonga

Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National

An online petition questioning the bail conditions around six men facing multiple charges over a late night brawl on Rarotonga has attracted more than 3000 signatures.

Familiar faces honour those who fought

Monday 13 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Last Post played on a bugle by John Hinton, followed by a minute of silence, signaled the start of the poignant Remembrance Day parade.

Cook Islands men’s 7s make strong start

Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The Cook Islands men’s team made a great start to their Oceania Sevens Championship 2023 campaign in Brisbane, Australia, while the women’s team bowed out of the tournament with three consecutive losses.

Referees return from successful course

Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Two of the Cook Islands Football referees returned on Thursday from a five-day trip to New Zealand, where one referee, Penina Katuke, had the opportunity to attend the OFC Elite Women’s Referee Program.

Exciting matches awaits football fans

Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The weekly Rarotonga football 2023 season games will be held at two locations today - CIFA Field and Tupapa Field. The matches feature a full day of exciting action with games scheduled across Under-15 Boys, U15 Girls, U18 Men, Senior Women, and Premier Men categories.

Strengthening unity and resilience: Lessons from the Blue Pacific Continent

Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

My recent journey through the Pacific over the past two weeks has been an enlightening experience, one that has left an enduring impression on my perspective.

Cook Islands community delivers ‘impressive setup and hospitality’ for 52nd PIF Leaders’ Meeting: A ‘very beautiful’ event

Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Weekend

Though leaders from the region did not agree on all the matters they discussed during this week’s Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, there’s one thing no one disputes: the people of the Cook Islands staged a spectacular event, writes Rachel Reeves.

Review: Plunging into the unknown

Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Deep Rising is a documentary film directed by Matthew Rytz, narrated by Jason Momoa who is also the executive producer. It runs for 93 minutes. It was released in October 2023 and was premiered in Rarotonga on Tuesday, November 7 with further screenings on November 8 and 16.

Pavilion proves a success for Cook Islands vendors

Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum

The Pacific Partnerships for Prosperity (PPfP) Pavilion was hailed a success, with 55 food and crafts vendors and exhibitors participating at the three-day event this week.

Forum brings economic boom to Aitutaki

Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, National, Outer Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Weekend

The stunning island of Aitutaki co-hosted the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting for the second time, their first being in 2012, welcoming regional leaders this week for their retreat in the island’s picturesque lagoon.

Thomas Wynne: The greatest limit is the one we place on ourselves

Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Anyone who has sailed the ocean like our tupuna and ancestors knows the ocean is many things, but passive is not one of them, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Te Ipukarea Society: Deep Rising paints ‘a very different picture around seabed mining’

Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

This past week on Tuesday at the Empire Cinema we launched the documentary called Deep Rising. This thought-provoking movie, narrated by Jason Momoa of Aquaman fame, dives down to the depths of the ocean to investigate the future plans for mining the seabed for valuable metals.

Kata:Climate change fund

Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

‘Misunderstanding’: Brown on Nauru President’s exit

Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Nauru, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

Nauru President David Adeang’s abrupt departure from the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting may have been a case of misunderstanding, says Forum chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Pacific Island leaders criticised for silence on Israel-Hamas conflict

Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum

Protesters who implored Pacific Islands leaders to condemn Israel’s ongoing attack on Palestine are ‘hugely disappointed’ the issue was not raised during a five-day meeting between the region’s leaders in the Cook Islands.