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Araura College’s Lockington takes a break from teaching

Tuesday 31 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Aitutaki resident Gaylyn Lockington has taken a break from the teaching profession and is focusing on spending more time with her parents.

Tupapa K-11, Muri claim cricket titles

Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports

Tupapa K-11 were crowned the new men’s champions while Muri retained the women’s title in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition finals on Saturday.

Kiribati reportedly returning to the Pacific Islands Forum

Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional

Forum Chair, the Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, said his office has received a letter confirming this intention from the Kiribati President, Taneti Maamau.

Kata: Umu

Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Davina takes part in leadership programme

Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis

Eight women from the Pacific including Cook Islands’ Davina Hosking-Ashford were in Melbourne to graduate from the Pacific Women Leaders in Tennis programme and watch all the action at the Australian Open finals over the weekend.

Podcaster launches digital card to help people ‘save money’

Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National

Businesswoman and podcaster, Chantal Napa launched Chantal’s Digital Card earlier this month with the aim to help people save money on Rarotonga when shopping, dining and enjoying activities.

Liquid ibuprofen in stock amidst shortage in NZ

Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

A leading Cook Islands pharmacy is asking customers to be “considerate” with purchases of liquid ibuprofen following a shortage in its supply in New Zealand.

Marijuana possession laws ‘dated’, says PM

Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, Local, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says the country’s laws on cannabis possession are ‘quite dated’.

PM: New High Commissioner to be announced ‘within the month’

Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown won’t be drawn into who might be shortlisted for the Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand job.

Palmerston in urgent need for diesel to keep power supply

Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands

There is an urgent requirement for diesel fuel to keep power supply to Palmerston Island, says its executive officer Arthur Neale.

More than $20 million to replace dying solar batteries: PM Brown

Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

It will cost more than $20 million to replace degrading batteries used to store electricity across the Pa Enua and Prime Minister Mark Brown wants it done as soon as possible.

Cricket Finale!

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports

Raemaru Park in Arorangi will be a hive of activity today when it hosts the much anticipated 2022 Rarotonga Cricket Club competition finals.

Carlson re-elected League president

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Charles Carlson was re-elected unopposed as the Cook Islands Rugby League Association (CIRLA) president at its annual general meeting on Wednesday.

Nukutere College inducts new student leaders

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Ten, Year 11 students of Nukutere College were inducted as student leaders yesterday.

Back to school: Children eager to learn and thrive

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

It has been an exciting week for some Rarotonga children who welcomed a new schooling year with bright smiles, eager to learn and adapt into their new classes.

‘Believe … and go for it’ – Turning dreams into reality

Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local

Matai Price is using his spirit of entrepreneurship to turn a dream into reality. From humble beginnings, he is building a range of quality products on Rarotonga and the market is responding. He chats with deputy editor Al Williams.