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‘Exhausted’ Prime Minister home this weekend after busy month of travel

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Local, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has been away from the country for over a month, attending a series of meetings around the world.

‘No permanent fix’: Justice building still experiencing leaks as renovation works project continues

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Rarotonga’s Ministry of Justice building is still plagued with leaks, despite extensive renovations, including the installation of a passenger lift.

Cook Islands Rugby Union: ‘Unruly sideline behaviour will not be tolerated’

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Rugby Union, Sports

The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is sending a clear message to all rugby fans: Unruly sideline behaviour will not be tolerated. This message is not only for the Raro 7s tournament which starts this afternoon, but for all future rugby events.

Climate change ain’t new: ‘Kare te taui reva I te mea ou’tu

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

“For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in together until now… Kua kite oki tatou e, te ngunguru anake nei te au mea katoa I angaia mei te mamae anau ra e tae rava akenei ki teianei ra” – Romans/Roma 8:22.

Elikana chairs Forum Trade Ministers meet

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

The Associate Minister for Justice, Finance and Economic Management, Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Tingika Elikana, chaired the Forum Trade Ministers Meeting in Suva this week.

Cook Islands to host first-ever Airport Day in the Pacific

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism

An exciting new initiative called Airport Day, tailored to the needs of Pacific Island airports, will be hosted by Airport Authority Cook Islands early next month.

Samsung in talks with Cook Islands to promote STEAM education

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National, Technology

Ministry of Education is in discussions with Samsung Electronics Co., a South Korean multinational major appliance and consumer electronics corporation, to build interest and proficiency in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) within Cook Islands secondary schools.

Guilty pleas indicated as woman faces multiple theft as a servant charges

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A woman facing eight charges of theft as a servant has indicated she will enter guilty pleas.

Tourism operator facing trespass charge free to leave Cook Islands

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A tourism operator facing a charge of wilful trespass, and undergoing ongoing assessment with Te Marae Ora in relation to the charge, has been given permission by the court to travel overseas.

Women appear in court on assault charges

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Two women have appeared in court before Justice of the Peace Nadine Newnham on assault charges connected to an alleged incident in Nikao.

Palmerston island mayor passes away

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands

The island of Palmerston is mourning the loss of its mayor Tuakana Marsters who passed away late last month.

Te Tiare Association elects new president

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Tatryanna Utanga was elected the new president of Te Tiare Association at the association’s annual general meeting late last month.

Doctors warn of increase in cold, respiratory flu cases

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

The number of people presenting symptoms of cold and respiratory flu in Rarotonga has increased, with Te Marae Ora advising people to keep warm this cold season.

Mitiaro’s Te Maeva Nui NZ performing arts team visits homeland for the first time

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National, Outer Islands

The members of the Mitiaro performing arts team, which performed at Te Maeva Nui New Zealand in Auckland last weekend, are in the country visiting their motherland for the first time.

‘It is just too messy’: JP calls off sentencing

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

The prosecution of a teenager involved in three burglaries on Rarotonga has been described as “too messy” by a Justice of the Peace following half a day of deliberation.

Kata: International Law

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cricket World Cup: Black Caps make a statement

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

When Tom Latham won the toss and elected to field first in 34 degrees and 43 per cent humidity at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, I raised an eyebrow, writes Rahul Patil.

Cook Islander boxer eyes Olympic qualification at Pacific Games

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Pacific Games, Sports

The Australian super heavyweight boxing champion, Cook Islander Teremoana Samson Teremoana Junior, is all set to square off in the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands from November 1 to 14.

Sword-Tua set to make international rugby league debut for Cook Islands

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Tupapa Panthers’ Kiana Sword-Tua is the lone Rarotonga-based player named in the Cook Islands Vaine Moana team for the inaugural Pacific Championships which kicks off next week.

Opera in Rarotonga returning with unique Pacific flavour

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

A unique and captivating musical experience is set to unfold on Rarotonga next week celebrating Pacific and contemporary songs in the timeless art form of opera.