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Cook Islands businesses receive $7 million in Government loans

Thursday 27 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Editor's Pick, National

Government loaned approximately $7 million to Cook Islands businesses during the Covid-19 period in 2020 but questions remain over the recovery of these loans.

‘Rare’ sighting of New Zealand fur seal in Rarotonga’s lagoon

Thursday 27 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Editor's Pick, Environment, National

A juvenile New Zealand fur seal was sighted swimming in Rarotonga’s lagoon this week, says Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).

Cook Islands flagged cargo ship ‘barred’

Thursday 27 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National

Maritime Cook Islands has given a “cancellation notice” to a Cook Islands-flagged general cargo ship which has been barred from European ports for failing to turn up at a repair yard after a safety inspection.

Papeiha descendants proud of Tahitian missionary’s legacy

Thursday 27 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, In Depth, National

Tinomana Tokerau Ariki e tana Tama Ū’ā te Kauariki Rangi and Ekalesia Arorangi e te Vaka Puaikura held a thanksgiving service and special monument unveiling at the Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church yesterday morning to celebrate the bicentennial arrival of Christianity.

Accused denies assaulting his ex-partner

Thursday 27 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man facing multiple charges of assaulting his former partner has emphatically denied them.

Kata Kai Moana

Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

FIFA president to visit Cooks

Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is set to make a ‘historic’ visit to the Cook Islands this Friday.

Cooks journos join FIFA Women’s World Cup journalism programme

Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Football, Sports

Two Cook Islands sports journalists are part of a group of Indo-Pacific and First Nations women taking centre stage as trainee commentators and mobile journalists at the FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) in Australia, under the support and mentorship of ABC International Development.

Browne receives international award for Deep-Sea Research Excellence

Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands Seabed Mineral Authority (SBMA) senior knowledge management officer Rima Browne is this year’s recipient of the International Seabed Authority Secretary General’s award for excellence in deep-sea research.

Letter: Fishing (again)

Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I see RNZ swooping like vultures on your local opinion piece(s) to continue beating up this story, so I’ll try again to explain for your readers, who in my view might be being misled (‘Low’ low season for fishermen, July 24, 2023)

Hundreds gather to mark 200 years of Christianity in Rarotonga

Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National

The re-enactment of the arrival of Tahitian missionaries Papeiha and Vainehino and Rarotongan Te-Iro, returning from Aitutaki, to Avarua harbour 200 years ago on July 25, 1823, kicked off the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) festivities yesterday morning.

Defendant told cops he loved his partner, wanted to seek counselling

Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Witnesses including a police officer who arrested and charged a man with assaulting his partner have given evidence at jury trial.

Court briefs

Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National

Tupouatimo Noa appeared in the Criminal Court on Thursday last week facing a fresh contempt of court charge.

Blaze tears through Avana home as two people escape

Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Two people have escaped a blaze which quickly engulfed the first floor of a two-storey home in Ngatangiia on Monday night.

Kata: Fresh fish

Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Eels rue missed opportunities

Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The 20-19 loss to Tupapa Panthers in the nailbiting Rarotonga Club 15s round three clash on Saturday has served defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels with some key lessons, says their coach.

Mitiaro celebrates 200 years of Christianity with week of festivities

Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features

Celebrations on Mitiaro continue following the 200-year commemoration of the Gospel on Saturday.

Letter: ‘Factions’ in the Gospel celebration

Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I woke up this morning to enjoy the new day God has given me, and in return I thanked him for the peace and joy he has blessed me with his grace for I am alive in him.

Dinning guide: Sizzling Sunday Grill is back!

Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Food

Indulge, sit back and unwind for a delightful dining experience, inside, beachside or poolside, at the Muri Beach Club Hotel’s SilverSands Restaurant.