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PET TALK: Unwanted puppies and how to stop them

Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

I have always admired people who are able to start a job and see it through, despite not seeming to make progress, writes Dr Michael Baer of Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Rekindling the spirit of the past to shape the future

Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

In a heart-warming display of nostalgia, a group of former students from the 50s and 60s have united with a shared vision of forming an association dedicated to preserving their cherished memories and supporting their old college.

Church reopens its doors in dedication service

Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

After three months of labour intensive renovations the Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) will open its new doors tomorrow for its anticipated Dedication and Reopening ceremony.

Investors pour cash into seabed mineral exploration company

Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National

Moana Minerals is not expecting any major changes to how they operate, despite the recent investment into its parent company Ocean Minerals by American firm Odyssey Marine Exploration.

Resorts locked in dates for Pacific Islands Forum

Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum, Tourism

With a couple of months into the welcoming of Pacific Islands leaders for the 52nd Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting, resorts on Rarotonga have started receiving bookings.

High profile fraud trial: ‘Messenger is the safest mode of communication, not calls or texts’

Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

More details of communications between former National Environment Service director Nga Puna and staff have been revealed in Court.

New Zealand recession ‘technical’, says Cook Islands Prime Minister

Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is confident the nation can weather the storms of New Zealand’s recession but Opposition leader Tina Browne says she thinks the PM is being naïve.

Man in possession of cannabis to face court

Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

A passenger of an incoming flight on Saturday morning was arrested and charged for possession of cannabis.

Kata: Chickens

Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands teens home after Arctic journey

Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend

The Kōrero o te 'Ōrau's 'Ātui'anga ki te Tango students Siana Whatarau and Winton Herman have arrived home safely from their Arctic journey.

Parliament building extension ‘overspend’ heavily criticised

Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National

A wide-ranging investigation has heavily criticised the processes which led to the extension of the Cook Islands Parliament building being more than $350,000 over-budget once completed.

Infrastructure Minister clarifies Arorangi CICC roadworks

Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Infrastructure Minister Albert Nicholas said the roadworks at Arorangi in front of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) was carried out on the request of Mama Tinomana Tokerau Ariki and former MP William “Smiley” Heather.

Question Time ‘not for stories’, says Speaker

Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Parliament

The Speaker of the House has asked Cook Islands Parliamentarians to use Question Time wisely.

Schools ‘pump up the beats’ in preparation for 2023 Tangi Kaara

Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National

Rarotonga schools have been practising fiercely for the new and exciting junior drumming competition, the “CITC Pump the Beats 2023” Emo’anga Tangi Kaara, to be held on Friday, June 30 at the Are Karioi National Auditorium.

National Environment Service manager raised concerns about payment systems

Tuesday 20 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

A senior National Environment Service staff has spoken about his frustrations over payment systems and that he had addressed concerns with another manager multiple times.

Cook Islands U19 off to Fiji for OFC Women’s Championship

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The talented Cook Islands U19 Women's football team left for Fiji on early Sunday, where they will proudly represent the country in the highly anticipated Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) U19 Women's Championship.

Ngatokorua wins on debut in ‘global’ mixed martial arts

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Other Sports, Sports

In a stunning display of talent and determination, local Cook Islands kickboxing fighter Scholar Ngatokorua has emerged victorious in his debut international fight in New Zealand.

Four named on the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend

Four well-known Cook Islands residents who have contributed to the health, judiciary and business sector have been named on the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours.

Kata: Te Kukupa II

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tokouso wins Tri Nations Series

Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports

Tokouso Samoa/Tonga Residents team claimed the inaugural Cook Islands Rugby League Association Tri Nations Series after beating Cook Islands Residents on Saturday.