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Thomas Tarurongo Wynne : We must hold on tight to them as part of our identity

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

When we as Cook Islanders stand as uriurianga, or as our Aotearoa Maori pepeha, we have so many similar identifiers such as our Maunga, our ava, our Tapere, Ngati or Iwi, our marae, our Vaka and our matakeinanga or Kopu Tangata, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Financial Intelligence Unit recover scammed funds

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Economy, National

The Cook Islands Financial Intelligence Unit (CIFIU) has managed to recover some of the funds taken from a recent scam victim.

Man elects to defend himself against failure to stop and refusing breath test charges

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man charged with failing to stop on demand and refusing to undergo a breath test will defend himself.

Shipping company and individual facing multiple dishonesty charges

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A shipping company and an individual have been landed with two charges of fishing in a foreign country, making a material omission in a document, and making a false statement in a document.

Drink-driving tourist told to pay up

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A drink-driving tourist who blew nearly four times the legal limit was told to pay his fines and costs on the same day he was due to fly back to New Zealand.

Call for robust talks on immigration changes

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Calls have been made for a robust consultation and awareness on the changes to the Cook Islands immigration visa and permit regime which includes revised application process and a steep increase in fees.

Howard siblings lead Rarotonga Golf Amateur Open tournament

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Golf, Sports

Top local golfer William Howard will head into the final day of the TOA Group Rarotonga Golf Amateur Open 2023 tournament today with a slender one stroke lead.

Netball squad named

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports

The Cook Islands national netball wider squad for the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands in November was announced yesterday.

For pride and country, Tabusoro faces Tokouso in second leg of Tri Series

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports

Tokouso Samoa/Tonga Residents team is hoping to get some of their players into the Cook Islands Rugby League team for the Pacific Games this year.

Kata: Immigration

Saturday 10 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Andrews-Tasola named Pulse coach

Friday 9 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Former Cook Islands netball player and coach Anna Andrews-Tasola will be tasked with replacing the most successful coach in ANZ Premiership history.

Church talk: The continuing power of the Holy Spirit in church

Friday 9 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

As Christians celebrate Pentecost Day, they are also reminded of their own history when God poured out His Spirit upon all mankind, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua.

Letter: ‘Kata is a national treasure’

Friday 9 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Kata is a national treasure of the Cook Islands. The political wit and astute observations of our social fabric combine to provide a near Dickensian ledger of our country, warts and all over the years of our democratic development.

Students fulfil quest to learn more about language and culture

Friday 9 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The first cohort of students with a quest to enhance and develop further their knowledge of Cook Islands language and culture have graduated from Te Vānanga Are Tapere o Takitumu – Cook Islands (Takitumu Performing Arts School).

Financial Intelligence Unit gets new database to combat financial crime

Friday 9 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) will soon have a new database that will assist them in combating financial crimes in the country.

Man charged with careless driving following an early morning crash

Friday 9 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A 20-year-old man has appeared in court charged with careless driving following a crash opposite Tamarind House early on Thursday.

Rice shortage rankles eateries

Friday 9 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Supplies of rice are dwindling on the island, as providers struggle with supply chain issues.

CIFA officials attend financial workshop

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) officials attended the Oceania Member Association Financial Governance Workshop held in Noumea, New Caledonia.

Pacific unity crucial in ‘crowded, complex geopolitical landscape’

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

Samoa’s prime minister has urged her fellow Pacific leaders to stop paying lip service to regionalism and walk the talk when making collective decisions.

Expressions of interest sought for naming rights of National Stadium

Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from organisations and businesses for the naming rights and sponsorship of Rarotonga’s National Stadium and Sports Arena.