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Children’s dental clinic – first of its kind in the Cook Islands

Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Oral health check-up for children can be less stressful and more friendly following the opening of a new children’s cubicle at the dental clinic in Tupapa.

Samuela appointed new Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand

Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Former principal immigration officer Kairangi Samuela has been confirmed as the Cook Islands’ new High Commissioner to New Zealand.

Court briefs

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

Drink driver A charge of careless driving was dropped against Salote Seneirewa but she was convicted of excess breath alcohol.

Ten-year-old Boaza ready for debut in Te Mire Ura

Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

For the first time, 10-year-old Boaza Manase Pukerua will be competing in Te Mire Ura 2023 cultural dance festival to be held tomorrow night.

Cook Islands to host health conference

Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands will host the upcoming Pasifika Medical Association Conference in September.

Spike in influenza like illnesses no concern to authorities

Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

A spike in influenza like illnesses does not appear to have authorities concerned as a date for the rollout of vaccines has been confirmed by Te Marae Ora.

Kata: War

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

Raro’s ‘abysmal’ driving continues with more excess breath alcohol

Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

A 30-year-old man fled the scene of a crash early on Sunday and was subsequently tracked down and charged with drink driving.

Fast-tracked Aussie citizenship prompts fears of labour exodus

Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Changes to citizenship rules in Australia could have an impact on the Cook Islands population.

Cook Islands pays tribute to fallen soldiers at Anzac Day Dawn Service

Wednesday 26 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, National, Weekend

Sixty-nine-year-old Remuera Rangi was among a large number of ex-servicemen who attended the 108th Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Cenotaph at the Ministry of Justice headquarters early yesterday.

Kata: Debt

Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Football festival off to a flier

Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football

The sun and blue skies made an appearance on Saturday and it was all go for the Kia Orana Youth Football Festival.

Bears beat sturdy Sea Eagles

Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Arorangi Bears defeated Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles 22-8 in the final preliminary round match at Nukupure Park on Saturday.

New electoral alliance serving up ‘same soup’

Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

There has been scorn among politicians in French Polynesia over the ruling party's hastily-convened electoral alliance electoral alliance with an opposition party, which has been eliminated from the territorial elections after failing to reach the 12.5 percent threshold.

Ruta Mave: Our greed for food is like an addiction’

Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The 21st century prides itself on its technological advancements but according to the Bible, Moses was the first person to receive information from the cloud onto his tablet on Mt Sinai. It was the ten commandments. This happened over a thousand years before Jesus was born, writes Ruta Mave.

Guardian angel of the ANZACs

Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Far, far away from home, the lonely grave of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) World War I heroine Ettie Annie Rout is no longer forgotten.

Students learn about Cook Islands culture

Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Te Kōrero o te 'Ōrau’s Junior 'Ātui'anga Ki Te Tango 2023 (AKTT) school holiday activity programme finished on Friday with a mighty umu feast prepared by the students.

Pest management training for the Pa Enua

Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands

The Food and Agriculture Organisation Pacific in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture have completed a training programme on pest management in the Pa Enua (outer islands).

Moratorium calls ‘unclear’

Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands’ Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) has again come out swinging against those who call for a moratorium on the practice of minerals exploration after another meeting with the International Seabed Authority (ISA).

Cargo cruise crew and passengers get a taste of the Cook Islands

Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Tourism

The passengers and crew of cargo cruise liner Aranui 5 which completed her maiden voyage to the Cook Islands last week were entertained by local drummers and dance group at a special event on Saturday.