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Finance – ‘a barrier to higher education’

Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Finance is a key barrier to many who want to complete their tertiary level education. The director of the University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Cook Islands campus, Dr Debbie Futter-Puati says a student loan facility or free education could change this.

Women’s rugby gains momentum

Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Exposing more women and girls to rugby and hopefully inspire them to take up the sport was one of the drives for the ‘train and play’ rugby game held last week.

Permit extension approved ‘without oversight’: TVOM

Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

An environmental advocacy group is concerned a permit for a major water project has been renewed ‘without oversight’.

Battle of the string bands: Six to compete for top prize

Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

Six local bands will be vying for the top prize at the inaugural The Edgewater Resort and Spa String Band Competition tonight.

Kata: Drama in court

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in

Kukis learn 2025 World Cup fate

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands men’s side will take on the winner of the 2023 Middle East Africa Cup for a spot in the 2025 Rugby League World Cup to be held in France.

Aloha! Direct Honolulu flights to give Cook Islands access to US market

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism

Direct flights between the Cook Islands and Honolulu will begin in May next year.

Netball in Paradise attracts 10 overseas teams

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Netball, Sports

The biggest netball competition in the Cook Islands makes a comeback tomorrow. Netball in Paradise, held annually in December, will see a wide range of teams make it to the courts to battle it out.

‘Christmas has come early’: Direct flights from Sydney to Rarotonga set to return

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism

The Cook Islands Government has signed a new partnership with Jetstar, bringing direct flights between Sydney and Rarotonga.

Blue marlins steal the show at fishing comp

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Twenty-seven boats registered for the final Cook Islands Game Fishing Club tournament of the year over the weekend.

$0.5m budget for Gospel celebration

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

The Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church has started preparations for the 200-year commemoration of the arrival of the Gospel in July next year, setting a budget of just under half a million dollars.

LETTER TO EDITOR: Give us clean water or come clean

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, While the stated “nearly $90 million” cost to date for Te Mato Vai may not be correct (and many think it’s closer to $120m), we all need to be reminded that when the project was announced at a budget of $59 million, multiple Cook Islanders argued that something like $15 million would put […]

Cook Islander misses out on top fishery job

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Regional

Rhea Moss-Christian from the Marshall Islands has been appointed the new Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) executive director beating Cook Islander Dr Lara Manarangi-Trott.

Conflicting evidence and startling revelations as fraud case drags on

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

There were eruptive scenes in court as a case stretching back two years, involving a French national who had fraud charges against him thrown out, drags on.

Black Caps win rain affected ODI series

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports

It’s been a soaking wet start to the New Zealand summer and mirroring India’s 1-0 victory in the rain affected T20 series the Black Caps came up trumps in the ODI series winning it 1-0. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil back from a five-week tour of Australia and New Zealand reports.

Fijians in Cook Islands miss out on voting

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Regional

With Fiji heading to the polls in less than two weeks, Fijians residing in the Cook Islands are frustrated they won’t be able to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming general election.

Jetstar takes over Sydney direct service

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism

Jetstar will commence operations into the Cook Islands non-stop from Sydney from June 29, 2023, Prime Minister Mark Brown announced today.

Cook Islands announces direct service to Hawai’i with Hawaiian Airlines

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism

Prime Minister Mark Brown on Wednesday announced that Hawaiian Airlines will begin flying to the Cook Islands from Honolulu starting May 20, 2023.

Grassroots football season wraps up

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Rarotongan Grassroots football season ends today with the final knockout matches at the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) complex.

Six nations to battle it out at international handball tournament on Rarotonga

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports

Hundreds of people from several nations across the Pacific will converge on Rarotonga this weekend for the International Handball Federation Oceania Trophy Tournament.