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Statement expected next week on medicinal cannabis : Prime Minister’s Office

Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Health, Local, National

The final draft report and a plan for a medicinal cannabis regime has been completed, says Office of the Prime Minister chief of staff Ben Ponia.

School students get the fire safety message

Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National

Apii Te Uki Ou are among the first Cook Islands students to be involved in a campaign for readiness and preparedness for fires.

United States confirms long-serving diplomat to lead a delegation to Pacific Islands Forum

Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield will lead the United States Delegation at the Pacific Islands Forum in Rarotonga on November 10.

Terminally-ill visitor shut out

Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Health, National

The family of a terminally-ill Australian visitor who was blocked from bringing his medication by Cook Islands authorities do not want to see anyone else face the same ordeal.

Te Are Ariki - moving forward

Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

Te Are Ariki (House of Ariki) three-day annual general meeting which also includes the attendance of the Ariki vaatuatua or kauono (speakers), is underway at Parliament House.

Kata: Running the country

Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Apii Avarua eyes 13th consecutive Prince of Wales Athletics title

Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports

Primary schools on Rarotonga have been training athletes for the past few weeks in preparation for the biggest sports competition on the island, the annual 2023 CITC Prince of Wales Primary School Championships, which begins today, Tuesday, at 3pm.

Tokouso claims second Tri Nations Series title

Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Tokouso (Samoa and Tonga) claimed their second Vodafone Tri Nations Series title after Tabusoro Fiji defeated Cook Islands Residents in the final match of the series on Saturday.

Netball CI names co-captains for Nations Cup and Pacific Games

Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Pacific Games, Sports

Marjorie “Mati” Toru and Romehael “Romey” Rauraa have been named as the co-captains for the Cook Islands national netball team set to compete at the Nations Cup in Singapore and the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands later this year.

Action-packed matches across all age groups and categories

Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The seventh round of the Rarotonga Football Season saw an action-packed series of matches across different age groups and categories, featuring Titikaveka FC, Tupapa FC, Nikao FC, Matavera FC, Puaikura FC, and Avatiu FC.

Vanuatu opposition files no-confidence motion against PM Sato Kilman

Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Vanuatu's opposition has filed a motion to call an extra-ordinary session of parliament Monday next week to debate a motion of no confidence against new Prime Minister Sato Kilman, who was elected for the top job.

Autism students to display masterpieces at inaugural art auction

Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Following 10 weeks of fun and hard work, the cool and creative artists of Takavekave Tatou, the Autism Cook Islands art programme, will be displaying their masterpieces this Thursday evening.

Letter: Easy steps for cannabis legalisation

Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The Cook Islands Government said the more they look into legalising medicinal cannabis the more problems they come across. This should not be the case, they are overthinking and complicating what is a simple task.

Tourism industry is resilient, says re-elected leader

Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council has re-elected its outspoken president Liana Scott for another term.

Opposition leader sceptical while lobbyist silent on Rarotonga water project accolade

Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

While the consultancy team behind Te Mato Vai, the project responsible for the collection, treatment and distribution of potable water to Rarotonga, has been named a gold winner at a prestigious engineering awards ceremony in New Zealand, Democratic Party leader Tina Browne is not convinced.

‘We will maintain a vigilant and constructive role’ in the interest of the Cooks: Tina Browne

Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

As Prime Minister Mark Brown met with United States President Joe Biden in Washington and confirmed closer ties between the nations through formal diplomatic relations, Opposition leader Tina Browne said the Democratic Party would maintain a “vigilant and constructive role in ensuring that this diplomatic recognition serves the best interests of the Cook Islands and contributes to a harmonious and equitable international community”.

Tennis achieves fourth placing

Monday 25 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis

Cook Islands Tennis men’s team placed seventh while the women managed fourth place at the Nations Cup Pacific tournament in Samoa.

Puaikura FC’s Murare steals show with match winning goal

Monday 25 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

In an intense display of skill and determination, Puaikura FC emerged victorious against Avatiu FC in the Rarotonga Football premier men’s game on Saturday.

Ruta Mave: Reduce stress: Lower your expectations

Monday 25 September 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

One way I find to reduce stress levels is to reduce my levels of expectation. For the most part people don’t know or see the difference between very good and perfection in the production of goods and services, writes Ruta Mave.

Kata: Defensive driving

Monday 25 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion