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3 Ps win Team Triathlon event

Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Conditions were perfect on Saturday for the Annual BSP Team Triathlon held at the Tikioki Tri Site.

Sports


Promoting Cook Islands

Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National, Tourism

Cook Islands Tourism was invited to present at Hawaiian Airlines' (HA) annual global sales conference held in Honolulu late last month.

Business


RMD cannot reveal legal costs in Air NZ tax case

Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Local, National

New information is still to emerge as the total cost to Cook Islands taxpayers in a multi-million-dollar tax case involving Air New Zealand is yet to be revealed.

Business


In the Criminal Court on Thursday, February 9

Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Name suppression granted in theft case A woman facing a charge of theft was granted named suppression in the Criminal Court on Rarotonga.  Defence lawyer Lavi Rokoika made the request during a call over matter on Thursday. Rokoika said the basis of the application was the case was still being processed and she needed disclosure from […]

Court


Eels, Sea Eagles off to flying start in Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition

Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Avatiu Nikao Eels made a grand start to their 2023 Cook Islands Rugby League 13s season following a 38-8 win over defending champions Tupapa Panthers at The Swamp on Saturday. The Eels who won the League Nines in Paradise tournament last month proved elusive and scored most of their tries from broken play. They also […]

Rugby league


Tupapa off to OFC Champions League qualifiers

Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

Following a successful 2022 football campaign in winning the Tower Insurance Premiership in Rarotonga, Tupapa Maraerenga Football Club premier men have booked their spot to feature in the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League qualifiers to be held in Apia, Samoa.

Football


Red carpet rolled out at the Empire for world premiere

Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, Features, Local, National

The red carpet was rolled out on Rarotonga with a packed house for the world premiere of Cook Islands’ film Stranded Pearl.

Entertainment


Touch heads into round three competition

Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Some good mixed games in the weekly Touch competition were held last Wednesday at the BCI stadium. In the U18s clash, Mighty Arrow team played against J Squad.

Sports


Roster for the 2023 Paunu health clinics released

Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

Toddler Keanu Tupou-ote-Rangi Napa Iakimo and his mother visited the Kiikii Clinic Paunu Day run by the Cook Islands Child Welfare Association.

Health


Spreading the spirit of love

Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, In Depth, National

Valentine’s Day ‘organised chaos’ for gift retailers with 30-year romance. As gift retailer Island Craft gears up for its second-busiest holiday of the year, Valentine’s Day, business directors Fletcher and Vaea Melvin sit down with journalist Joanne Holden to share their love story and the secret to a lasting relationship.

Features


Aitutaki stakeholders call for ‘measurable’ priorities amid ongoing challenges

Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands

Key players in the Aitutaki economy have met with various public and private organisations in an effort to set ‘measurable’ priorities for the island.

Environment


Eels, Panthers ready for battle

Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Swamp at Avatiu will host an intense battle between archrivals, Avatiu Nikao Eels and Tupapa Panthers, in round one of the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition.

Rugby league


LETTER TO EDITOR: History and tradition: The ‘truth’ from the belief

Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The challenge of tradition and or the interpretation of history associated with tradition is that like beauty – it is in the eyes of the beholder (Vaka Paikea to get whale art as tribute to legendary Maori ancestor and his journey, February 9, 2023). All it takes is a misinterpretation of the original message and it soon becomes Chinese whispers which then takes on a life of its own to such an extent that the truth is not really the truth.

Letters to the Editor


10 years on: King’s Rep residence still ‘not fit for purpose’

Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

The Official Residence of the King’s Representative in Titikaveka remains ‘not fit for purpose, or occupancy’ and the current KR Sir Tom Marsters has never slept a night there.

Local


‘The Lord saved our marriage’

Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, In Depth, National

Well known Cook Islanders Kevin and Tina Iro have been together for 37 years but their journey has not been smooth sailing. They parted ways in 2007 after ‘everything spiralled out of control’, but a divine intervention saved their marriage. They talk to editor Rashneel Kumar about the meaning of Valentine’s Day and the secrets to succeeding in their marriage.

Features


US Coast Guard vessel ‘not involved’ in cocaine bust operation

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

The Commanding Officer of visiting United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) vessel William Hart says the ship was not involved with an operation in which 3.2 tonnes of cocaine was hauled from the Pacific Ocean.

Local


Telling it like it is –Framhein’s 90-year journey

Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth, Memory Lane

Sharp, witty, wizened and well groomed, 90-year-old Apai Raropua Mataiapo Tutara Tekeu Emil Framhein still tells it like it is, good naturedly with no filter. Affectionately known as Apai or Papa Keu, Framhein shares some of his life’s journey with Cook Islands News senior journalist Melina Etches.

Features


Making movies in the Cooks: ‘I’m a glutton for punishment, thousands of hours. . .’

Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, Local, National

The red carpet is set to be rolled out on Rarotonga as a ten-year dream becomes a reality for a local filmmaker. Anand Naidu gives Al Williams a run down on filmmaking in the Cook Islands.

Entertainment


Former Govt MP joins CIIC Board

Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, Local, National

A former Cook Islands Party MP who lost his seat at the 2022 general election is among the new members appointed to the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board.

Business


E Tu’a Pukuruvaa Nui – Sharing ideas amongst one another

Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands

A two-day tourism conference was held at Tamanu Beach Resort on Tuesday and Wednesday this past week. Participants included tour operators, accommodators, retailers, Members of Parliament, Aronga Mana reps and the mayor and island council representatives of Aitutaki.

Environment


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