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What’s in an investigation?: ‘I don’t want to see somebody wrongfully convicted’

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Doubts have been cast around the way Cook Islands Police handled investigations which led to the conviction of Secretary of Cultural Development Anthony Turua for drink-driving.

PM Brown off to Japan on Fukushima Forum mission

Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown will meet Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo next week in his first mission as part of the Pacific Islands Forum ‘troika’ of leaders, and incoming Chair of the Forum.

New Te Kopapa Reo Maori board members receive their warrants

Sunday 5 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Te Kopapa Reo Maori board members were presented with their new three-year warrants by the Minister of Tauranga Vananga, George (Maggie) Angene on Friday.

Government plans to introduce low interest home loans scheme

Sunday 5 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands

The Government is still considering offering low-interest loans to first-time home buyers to encourage them into the market.

Cricket plans bumper season

Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports

After a successful finish to the 2022 cricket season, the national association is looking forward to some exciting development programmes this year to improve the profile of the sport in the Cook Islands.

Church talk: The mission of the Seventy

Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

There is no victory won anywhere by any lonely disciple, or handful of disciples, that does not react on the entire battlefield, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua.

Empowering women entrepreneurs through free business education course

Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Seventeen industrious women have signed up for the Taki Tahi Entrepreneur Development programme which starts next week on Monday, February 6 through to Sunday, February 12.

Investing in beekeeping

Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

A Rarotonga beekeeper is working with the Ministry of Agriculture to boost and encourage Cook Islanders to venture into the beekeeping, honey making industry.

Crown Law mum on review of Crimes Bill

Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Economy, National, Politics

Moves to remove homosexuality from the Crimes Act are still awaiting sign off from Crown Law.

PM Brown welcomes Kiribati back into PIF

Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Kiribati, National, Politics, Regional

Prime Minister Mark Brown is welcoming Kiribati back into the fold of the Pacific Islands Forum.

Children on dyslexia spectrum can now be assessed here

Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

Parents with children who are struggling with reading, writing and spelling are encouraged to make an appointment with the Cook Islands Dyslexia Society Incorporated (CIDSI).

Land court to determine Manihiki Airport Upgrade project

Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, National

The land court matter between Government and Manihiki landowners to allow works on the island’s airport upgrade project to proceed on terms that have been provisionally considered, will be heard next week.

Cultural Development Secretary convicted of drink-driving and disqualified

Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

The Secretary of Cultural Development has been convicted of drink-driving and disqualified from driving for 12 months.

Pet Talk: They’re not ‘acting’ the goat

Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Whether you keep goats for meat, or for milk, which is tasty, fresh, lactose free, and nutrient rich, or for the pleasure of watching them get up to their antics, especially the kids, goats are pretty cool animals, writes Dr Michael Baer of Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Rongo selected to compete in ITF World Teams Competition in Sri Lanka

Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Tennis

Tennis youngster Raetea Rongo has been selected in Team Pacific Oceania for the 2023 ITF World Teams Competition Asia/Oceania Pre-Qualifying Events to be held in Sri Lanka from February 13-18.

Young Cook Islander authors children’s book

Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

During the Covid-19 pandemic when children around the world were being forced into virtual learning, nine-year-old Leilani-Rose (Lalu) decided to work with her mother, Cook Islander Dr Selena Nicholas-Bublick, on a book that would review fun facts about the continents.

Kata: Traffic Police

Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Vodafail? Telcom provider aware of ‘recent surge in dissatisfaction’

Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Technology

A major telecommunications report has revealed a surge in dissatisfaction with Vodafone Cook Islands.

Wright-Koteka appointed ICI head

Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

Former Cook Islands high commissioner to New Zealand, Elizabeth Wright-Koteka has been appointed the new Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI).