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Acting High Commissioner signs off

Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

Departing acting Australian High Commissioner Ruth Baird says she will miss immersing herself in the culture of Cook Islands.

Local


Williams declared Titikaveka MP

Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Local, National, Politics

Cook Islands Party member Sonny Williams has been confirmed as the new MP for Titikaveka.

Court


Biden budget aims at China with billions for Pacific Is.

Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional

Alarmed by China’s success in wooing Pacific island nations, the Biden administration is proposing to spend billions to keep three of those countries in the U.S orbit.

Regional


A dream to have people write their own history

Saturday 11 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Culture, Local, National

Artist Mike Tavioni set out to tell a story of five brave men and made some startling discoveries along the way.

Culture


Focus on equity at women’s event

Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics

Equity was on the minds of women at Tamarind House as part of a special event to commemorate International Women’s Day on Wednesday night.

Local


LETTER TO EDITOR: Some questions for CIIC …

Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I have some questions for CIIC (Cook Islands Investment Corporation), regarding the new plan for the market, and thought a public forum like the paper would a good format to do this, so everyone concerned can get the answers they need. I understand all stallholders (arts, crafts, and advertising for tourism) are being moved to the new location, past the current huts into the park, and all food vendors are heading to the old playground.

Letters to the Editor


Cook Islander set for NRL debut

Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Maruariki family in Rarotonga, New Zealand and Australia will be glued to their television sets this evening when one of their own makes his NRL debut for the Dolphins against Canberra Raiders at 8.30pm (Cook Islands time).

Rugby league


Lawyer points JP in right direction over suppression

Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Justice of the Peace John Whitta entered into a debate over name suppression at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.

Court


Religion and science: World in fear, turmoil, confusion and uncertainty

Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features, Opinion

We can only save our world full of fear, turmoil, confusion and uncertainty when the union between the Bible and Science is strongly intact, integral and intimate, writes Apostolic Church head Bishop Tutai Pere, BA, LTh, M.B.E.

Church Talk


Atiu celebrates fifty years of Girls’ Brigade

Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National

Today marks 50 years since the first Cook Islands branch of international Christian youth organisation Girls’ Brigade was established in Atiu.

Local


Weather system approaching Rarotonga to bring more rain

Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Weather

A heavy weather system is making its way towards Rarotonga, bringing with it torrential rain.

Local


Petition decision ‘ASAP’

Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics

The decision on whether to rule out four voters in the Titikaveka electorate as ineligible has been reserved.

Court


Cook Islands family recipe proves to be the winning ticket for two decades

Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, Entertainment, National

Paper plates piled with barbequed chicken, chopsuey, a Raro donut and that famous pink potato salad make up the perfect hot plate at this year’s Polyfest which concludes today in New Zealand.

Culture


Education crucial to curbing growing numbers of diseases

Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

The occurrence of vector-borne disease in the Pacific is growing and people are being asked to do more to counter it.

Papua New Guinea


Frank Bainimarama spends night in police cell, due in court today

Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Former Fijian prime minister Frank Bainimarama is due to appear for a special hearing in a Suva court this morning after spending the night in a police cell alongside the suspended police chief Sitiveni Qiliho.

Fiji


Billionaire’s Rarotonga visit attracts widespread condemnation online

Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, National

While Chinese billionaire Jack Ma’s visit to Rarotonga has attracted widespread attention and discussion - much of it has been negative.

Business


Cyclone Gabrielle Fundraiser: ‘Small country, big heart’

Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

A fundraising effort for those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand is gaining traction.

Local


Cook Islands tourism has lost its position in Canadian market: Mani

Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National, Tourism

The Cook Islands had “definitely lost our position” in the Canadian market over the past two years, revealed Christian Mani, Cook Islands Tourism general manager for North America.

Local


Lack of oxygen in waters leads to dead fish in Rakahanga

Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in

Dozens of fish were found dead in a Rakahanga lagoon this week, prompting concern among the residents of the northern group island.


LETTER TO EDITOR: Extent of negativity ‘disgusting’

Thursday 9 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I cannot believe the extent of negativity I’m reading on this trail regarding Jack Ma’s visit to our island and judgements passed based on hearsay and assumption. All you need to do is read up on Mr Ma’s Foundation and the huge financial support the foundation has given that spans over almost 10 years (and I’m not talking $millions, but $billions) to support education for teachers and students in the most rural and remote areas, funding for women empowerment, created thousands of jobs, helped eradicate poverty in China and then in 2020 spent millions on research towards a cure for COVID-19.

Letters to the Editor


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