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Sharing the dream of Apii Te Uki Ou

Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Thirty years ago a group of dedicated parents had a dream.

TikTok no place on government platforms

Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Social media technologies like TikTok do not have a place on government platforms.

National Environment Services director Halatoa Fua voices Cook Islands concerns

Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

National Environment Service director, Halatoa Fua has made a plea at the second Intergovernmental negotiating committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment in Paris, France.

‘Big win’ for consumers as new meat import rules come into effect

Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands Prime Minister’s Office and Ministry of Agriculture have come to an agreement to allow cheaper imported food products from New Zealand.

Kata: Golden mile

Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Internet speed

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Hundreds of students compete in Badminton College tournaments

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

Badminton Cook Islands will be hosting its 8th Annual College Tournament at the Vodafone Sports Arena on Thursday and 170 students will be part of the event.

Beddoes looks forward to Pacific Games

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports

Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes is aiming to bring home three gold medals from this year’s Pacific Games.

Pacific Summit to discuss Japan’s plan to release nuke waste water into the Pacific

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Concerns raised by Pacific Leaders about Japan’s plan to discharge over a million tonnes of contaminated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, over the next four years will feature prominently on the agenda of the inaugural Korea – Pacific Leaders’ Summit.

All eyes on Japan

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Features, Pacific Islands, Regional, Weekend

There’s one thing glaringly obvious when I land in Tokyo - it’s big and it’s fast. Overwhelming at first, as the bus carrying me to my accommodation makes a two- hour journey through the massive metropolis. Al Williams was in Hiroshima, Japan to cover the G7 Summit and gives his account of a journey made possible by the Embassy of Japan in New Zealand.

Letters: Defendant facing raft of charges ‘out of control’

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia orana Editor, While reading the news briefs from the Criminal Court, I noticed the article about a man who had been on the wrong side of the law in the past, and had recently started a spate of drinking and reoffending, that even his lawyer and the Justice of the Peace were puzzled about.

Outer islands children get mobile on new wheels

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands

Children in the outer islands are getting a balance on two wheels thanks to a regional project set up by a former Bank South Pacific (BSP) director.

Weekend crash report

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Police responded to three motor vehicle crashes over the weekend.

Stay warm, stay hydrated, says Health

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry of Health is advising the public to stay warm and stay hydrated.

New player Lynk Global enters telecommunications market

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology

Satellite internet connections are coming to the Cook Islands, but it is unknown what form they will take initially.

Suwarrow park rangers to monitor visiting vessels

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

The Cook Islands Suwarrow National Park will open its maritime borders to visiting international vessels tomorrow after having closed its entry for a few years since the outbreak of Covid-19.

MP wants 'golden mile’ shining for Pacific leaders

Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Member of Parliament for Ngatangiia says he wants a stretch of road known as the “Golden Mile” fixed and resurfaced before the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting on Rarotonga in November. Rod Henderson reports.

Kata: Ministry annual funding

Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Underdogs topple netball giants

Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Rarotonga Netball Club competition premier giants Avatiu and Titikaveka went down to the underdogs Arorangi and Tupapa respectively in the semi-finals at the Ngatangiia Matavera Courts in Muri over the weekend.