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Pu Tapere election challenged

Wednesday 11 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, Local, National

An election of a village leader has been embroiled in controversy after claims that proper process was not followed, and only a few were informed, while a meeting organiser insisted that all protocols were adhered to.

Hand-printed hope: Elderly women find solace in art

Wednesday 11 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Art, Features

A group of elderly women from the Vaimaanga community is rallying their peers together, aiming to provide mutual support and comfort.

League legend to coach Rarotonga U12s against Kurnell Stingrays

Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands rugby league legend Kevin Iro will be coaching a Rarotonga-based team that will play the visiting Australian-based Kurnell Stingrays this month.

Avatiu capitalises on Puaikura blunders to secure thrilling win

Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The round seven Rarotonga Football Round Cup competition saw some exciting clashes across all age groups and senior divisions.

Michael Tavioni: The high cost of unhealthy choices

Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Some years ago, I was admitted to hospital because my right leg was swollen and painful. I was made comfortable and Dr Deacon came to assess my condition. Before he left, the doctor took a black marker pen and made a line across my thigh just above where it had turned red, writes Michael Tavioni.

Letter: Alcohol is the problem

Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Helmets – The problem is not the helmet. Statistically helmets save only 40 per cent of lives and that counts those left in wheelchairs or worse.

Letter: Pokoinu littering

Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, For months/years I and other neighbouring properties on the back road in Pokoinu, have had to put up with residents from a side road that is not serviced by the weekly rubbish collectors, leaving their domestic (and sometimes other rubbish) on the intersection of Aremaki Road and the Back Road, in Pokoinu.

Opposition welcomes regulations, warns against premature mining

Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

The Opposition leader has welcomed the regulatory framework for deep-sea mining but maintains the stance against any mining activities until ‘environmentally friendly technology’ is available and Cook Islanders are fully involved.

Pacific nations unite to combat cyber threats at regional meeting

Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Pacific Islands, Regional, Technology

The Pacific Cyber Security Operational Network (PaCSON) is an operational cyber security network that plays a vital role in enhancing cyber security in the Pacific region.

Drunk drivers cause multiple crashes: Police

Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

Police attended a number of road crashes over the weekend, resulting in drivers being taken to the hospital and another being arrested. The incidents are allegedly alcohol-related.

Case of missing Fiji crew member referred to Coroner

Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Police have completed the investigations in the case of a 22-year-old Fiji crew member of cargo vessel Lady Moana who fell overboard during a return voyage from Mangaia in July.

Court briefs

Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Keith Adair Mokotupu has been advised to come with his lawyer on the next adjournment date, October 17.

Charlie-Puna admits to café visit, loses prison privileges

Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National

A high-profile inmate’s work release programme was cancelled after she admitted to having breakfast at a popular eatery in Arorangi last Friday.

Kata: Prison work scheme

Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Water tariffs

Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Te Kainga encourages help for suicidal individuals

Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

“Changing the narrative on suicide” is the theme for this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day.

Tabusoro secures last minute win

Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Rugby Union Tri-Nations series kicked off with an exhilarating showdown at Raemaru Park, Arorangi, where the Cook Islands Residents faced off against Tabusoro Fiji Cook Islands (Tabusoro FK-CK).

Cook Islands U16s suffer heavy loss

Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands suffered a major setback after going down to a dominant Samoa 0-10 in their first OFC U-16 Women’s Championship match in Fiji over the weekend.

Ruta Mave: When kindness becomes a responsibility

Monday 9 September 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Charity should begin at home but often the poor ones give the most help, and the rich ones use it as an election campaign, writes Ruta Mave.