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Letter: Boggs takes a slog

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Ruth Mave's article about me in your Monday paper was filled with ignorance regarding medicinal cannabis.

Friends of Fiji look forward to reconnecting with PM after 16 years

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum

With most Pacific Island communities each organising a meeting with their own leaders during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November, the Fijian community is buzzing with excitement to welcome Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Be there for each other - Mental Health Day

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

World Mental Health Day was an opportunity for people and communities to unite behind the theme ‘Mental health is a universal human right” to improve knowledge, raise awareness and support actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health.

New water safety signs in place amid increased rescue reports

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Tourism

Cook Islands Tourism says they have received reports of several visitors being rescued after ignoring verbal advice in relation to the Avaavaroa and Rutaki passages in Rarotonga.

Penrhyn visitor Robinson rescued

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

The young Tom Robinson who had spent a couple of weeks in Penrhyn last year before departing on his adventure was recently rescued at sea.

Community group receives fitness gear

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National

A community fitness group has been gifted much needed gear to help it provide a greater variety of strength-building exercises for members.

Tourism welcomes Hawaii ticket specials but calls for more flights

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

‘What will make the biggest difference is when frequency will be able to be increased’ Cooks tourism operators have welcomed sale airfares between Rarotonga and Honolulu but are still calling for an increase in flights.

Aussies boost Cook Islands tourism as visitor numbers soar

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

The return of Sydney flights is providing the Cook Islands tourism industry a timely boost to maintain high visitor arrival numbers heading into the lower season.

Kata: Cabinet

Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands set to play in new World Series

Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands are set to play in the inaugural IRL World Series in 2025 to determine the final men’s berths in the 2026 World Cup to be played in the Southern Hemisphere.

Young players shine at Raro 7s

Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby Union development manager Ben Koteka was pleased with the performance of young players at the Raro Rugby 7s tournament over the weekend.

Hunt named new Kuki coach

Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Rugby Union, Sports

Having been robbed of the chance to represent his Cook Island heritage on the playing field two years ago, Karmichael Hunt is relishing his new role as the country’s head coach.

Eligible Cook Islanders invited to vote in Aussie referendum to recognise First Peoples of Australia

Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Australia, Economy, National, Regional

Cook Islanders holding Australian passport are being called on to vote today in a controversial referendum which seeks to recognise the First Peoples of Australia.

Cops struggle to get cost breakdown on two-year Aitutaki drug operation

Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police are struggling to get a breakdown of the costs of large scale investigations such as Operation Tuvake.

Te Kainga O Pa Taunga partners with local NGOs to raise awareness of mental health

Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National

Te Kainga O Pa Taunga, the Cook Islands mental health organisation, has partnered with representatives from local non-government organisations to celebrate World Mental Health Day with a special breakfast event this morning.

Court briefs

Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man facing a charge of threatening to kill will face a day in court despite not making an appearance, as it was assumed the charge against him would be dropped.

Cook Islanders on their way home: Remaining 28 to depart Israel on Friday

Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics, Tourism

Cook Islanders stranded in war-torn Israel are making their way home as Israeli-Hamas conflict intensifies.

Kata: Trump

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cricket World Cup: Clinical Black Caps win again

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Google tells me that Interstate 80 in Utah, United States, is the flattest straight road in the world. Before the start of the Black Caps versus the Netherlands match on Sunday, the Hyderabad pitch looked like Interstate 80. Hard, flat, and full of runs, writes Rahul Patil.

Panthers, Burraneer Rays claim 7s titles

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Tupapa Panthers retained the Raro Rugby 7s men’s title while Sydney’s Burraneer Rays were crowned the new women’s champions at the National Stadium in Nikao over the weekend.