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CI Touch appoints coaches

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands Touch Association has stepped up their preparation for the 2023 Pacific Games by naming their national teams’ coaches.

Sports

‘Still undiscovered’: Rebuilding North American tourist market underway

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Less than half of the travellers booked to fly from Hawaii to the Cook Islands when the route opens up in May are from mainland United States, despite the flights creating a gateway between the island nation and 15 North American cities.

Economy

Second court appearance for rape accused

Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A man facing charges of sex with a minor and rape has made a second appearance in court following an oversight by a Justice of the Peace.

Court

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma visits Rarotonga

Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism

The arrival of two planes at Rarotonga International Airport has aircraft spotters asking questions.

National

Cook Islands Football embroiled in leadership dispute following ‘dismissal’ of elected president

Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is embroiled in a leadership dispute following the ‘provisional dismissal’ of its elected president which the regional and international governing bodies have deemed invalid.

Football

Pacific artists represent at Aotearoa Art Fair

Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Bergman Gallery’s New Zealand-based artists Telly Tuita, Sylvia Marsters, Raymond Sagapolutele and Benjamin Work are reconnecting with each other and with the thousands of visitors at the Aotearoa Art Fair.

Art

LETTER: ‘Unlawful and misguided act’

Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The phrase above the law describes a person who is exempt from following the rules or at least thinks he or she is exempt. Usually a person who is above the law has a very high government position or a lot of power.

Letters to the Editor

‘Cyclone proof’ building for Manihiki

Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands

The Manihiki Island Council’s new building will be able to withstand major cyclones, according to the island’s mayor.

National

Domestic violence ‘high level of concern’

Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National

Two people required medical attention after allegedly being assaulted in separate domestic violence incidents over the weekend.

Crime

Firefighters battle blazes as dry conditions persist

Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Dry conditions are offering firefighters a challenge on Rarotonga with at least two blazes in recent days.

Local

Eligibility of four voters to decide Titikaveka seat

Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics

Sonny Williams’ three-vote victory in the Titikaveka seat hangs in the balance, with a Court hearing underway to decide on the eligibility of four voters in the electorate.

Court

Tasty treats added to market offerings as reorganisation plan goes to consultation

Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National

Punanga Nui Market has a new addition as vendors prepare to meet today to discuss the market’s reorganisation plan.

Business

Final round of matches in open Touch competition

Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The final round of the Cook Islands Touch open men and women’s division matches will be held this afternoon at the National Stadium.

Sports

Avatiu Nikao Eels ‘team to beat’

Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Avatiu Nikao Eels made a strong comeback in the second spell to beat a determined Arorangi Bears in week four of the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition over the weekend.

League

RUTA MAVE: Women in the Cook Islands need to rise up for their rights

Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

Sunday was children day and Wednesday is Women’s Day. When is men’s day? Everyday. Move on, writes Ruta Mave.

Opinion

Mental health is everybody’s business: Te Marae Ora

Monday 6 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

There is mounting pressure in dealing with those at a loose end who are making their way through our court system while trying to tackle mental health issues.