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We all scream for ice cream

Tuesday 17 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Terai Heather, from left, Liarni Purua, Tuira Purua and Aporo Purua enjoying their ice cream from Brews and Scoops at the Nikao Social Centre yesterday.

Local


Tonga remembers devastating volcanic eruption one year ago

Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

Churches across Tonga have commemorated the victims and the struggles endured as a result of the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano on 15 January, 2022.

Regional


Watchdog wants abusers of women to face justice system

Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

A rights group wants to see the Papua New Guinea government make real progress in dealing with violence against women, writes Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific Senior Journalist.

Papua New Guinea


Cooks lose opening match

Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tahiti are into the quarter-finals of the OFC U-17 Championship 2023 after a Tiahiti Colombani-inspired 6-0 win over the Cook Islands at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

Football


RUTA MAVE: Deaths, taxes and sabbaticals

Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

We may not wish to lose our close ones but we less wish to hold onto them if it means a living death.

Editorials


Bio control doing the job on invasive mile-a-minute vine

Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Environment, National

A rust fungus introduced to Rarotonga in a bid to control the invasive mile-a-minute vine has spread throughout the island since scientists finally confirmed signs of its successful growth back in 2018.

Environment


Keep up the water conservation: To Tatou Vai

Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

To Tatou Vai is calling on Rarotonga users to carry on being mindful of water use, as usage is higher than what can be produced in catchment areas.

Environment


New licence cards ‘at least’ two weeks away

Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

The return of a full complement of staff by this week is expected to improve the flow of licensing procedures, Cook Islands Police said in a statement.

Local


Nothing but poor excuses : Calls for MFEM to come clean on water deal

Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Several months after the Cook Islands Government said it reached an agreement with the Chinese state-owned company over the replacement of faulty pipes in a major water infrastructure project, there has yet to be an official response.

Economy


Taking children ‘out of their comfort zone’ to fish

Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Around 100 kids accompanied by their patient parents and adult family members congregated at the beach in Tupapa on Saturday for the annual Cook Islands Game Fishing Club (CIGFC) Tamariki (kids) Fishing Competition.

Local


Learning the Holy Land’s agriculture way

Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend

Ministry of Agriculture staff Cecilia Samuela-TouAriki and Piriariki Maao are still counting their blessings for the opportunity to have set foot in the Holy Land a month ago.

Features


Baudinet off to Barbados

Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis

Top national tennis player Brett Baudinet is heading to Barbados to compete in the Davis Cup World Group 2 event to be held early next month.

Sports


Marine geologists investigate connection between Hunga eruption and tsunami waves

Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

Two New Zealand-based marine geologists have been studying the Hunga volcano, to learn more about how underwater volcanos cause tsunami waves.

Regional


Expats under review: Fijians to be appointed to key govt positions

Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional

Expats recruited by former government under review, Fiji PM says. By Christine Rovoi of Stuff.

Fiji


Playing for the rush

Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Entertainment, Features

It’s an industry that’s bigger than music and movies combined, and yet gaming continues to fly under the radar when it comes to mainstream media coverage.

Entertainment


Stand up and speak: Domestic violence no longer a taboo topic

Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, Weekend

Domestic violence should no longer be a topic of taboo, but an ongoing discussion among church, community and political leaders.

Features


Cat-astrophic: International vets on desexing missions in Aitutaki

Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Weekend

Aitutaki’s cat population has ballooned in the nearly three years since Covid-19 stifled an initiative recruiting overseas veterinarians on desexing missions. Joanne Holden reports.

Features


Moving forward with the environment

Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend

The new director at Te Ipukarea Society, Alanna Smith’s passion for the environment runs through almost everything she does.

Features


In honour of a man of faith, catechist and tribe leader

Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

A unique unveiling ceremony for the late Te Ariki Rauru (Anautoa Rangatira) of Ruatonga was held at the Rauru family homestead in Ruatonga on Thursday, January 5, 2023.

Local


Reduce plastic waste – buy in bulk, save money

Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Tourism is the largest income generator for the Cook Islands by a large margin. However, single use plastic waste generated by the tourism industry is a major contributor to the waste ending up in our landfill. This is not sustainable, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

Environment


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