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Cook Islands Child Welfare Association celebrates 89 years

Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

Paunu Day is when a child’s growth, development and general wellbeing is monitored in village clinics to track their health and development.

Superpowers must commit to climate change funding

Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National

The world’s largest countries profit from polluting and should finance climate adaption for Pacific Island nations, says a Cook Islands environment lobby group.

Government proposes regulation prohibiting importation of substandard electrical equipment

Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

The Government is proposing regulation prohibiting the importation of substandard electrical equipment.

PM Brown gets U.S. Secret Service in flap

Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown had the United States Secret Service “scrambling” after travelling on a public train from New York to Washington on his recent trip.

Lawyer readmitted to bar despite objections from Cook Islands Law Society

Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

A lawyer who was struck off 12 years ago for drink driving has been given another chance.

Dog attacks continue to place pressure on authorities

Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Multiple dog attacks on Rarotonga again have authorities scrambling resources.

Diesel up by $0.79 per litre

Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

Fuel costs rise again with the maximum allowable retail price for diesel at $3.50 a litre overtaking petrol at $3.39 in Rarotonga, however, the next price order should see a drop.

Close battle for gold medal

Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports

Making her mark for the first time in athletics is Mitiaro’s amazing all-rounder sports woman Julz Westrupp who competed in the Cook Islands Games 100 metres Masters Women’s race on Saturday.

‘Don’t moan and complain’: Businesses should pay staff penal rates for Memorial Day, says PM Brown

Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has weighed in on the Queen’s Memorial holiday debate, saying it is his understanding that businesses have legal obligations to pay employees penal rates.

Kukis name ‘experienced’ Rugby League World Cup squad

Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands rugby league coach Tony Iro has named an “experienced” side for the Rugby League World Cup to be held in England from October 15 to November 19, 2022.

Kukis name Rugby League World Cup squad

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National

Cook Islands rugby league coach Tony Iro has named the national side in preparation for the Rugby League World Cup to be held in England from 15 October to 19 November, 2022.

Kata: US-Cook Islands relationship

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands Games off to ‘rough’ start

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports

The Cook Islands Games day one competition on Saturday saw Athletics, Aquatics, Handball, Oe Vaka and the Emo’anga Peu Tupuna (Traditional Games) events taking place at various venues around Rarotonga.

Pacific Pacers win Round the Rocky Relay

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports

To finish off this year’s Round Rarotonga event, the Round the Rocky Relay on Wednesday almost saw the current course record broken.

A tribute to Papa John Tansley – A 57-year Rarotonga resident

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features

John Tansley passed away a week ago at his home by the lagoon in Avana. He always told us he wouldn’t leave Raro, and true to his word, he never will. By Craig Tansley (and brothers, Rod, Dale and Paul).

RUTA MAVE: Challenging the legality of Queen’s Memorial ‘day off’

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

Government is the largest employer in the Cook Islands so are they paying everyone to have the day off? Are they paying double time for all those employees who worked on September 30 for the opening of the Cook Island Games? Ruta Mave writes.

LETTER: Queen’s Memorial ‘public holiday’

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, There is nothing like a good old debate regarding what constitutes a public holiday and what does not, not just in a legal sense but in a social sense. There is much confusion around this and unfortunately this has to rest with those who are charged with ensuring clarity around what is or is not recognised (by law) as a public holiday.

Visiting students from New Zealand ‘see how the culture relates to their own’

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National

A group of New Zealand high school students are getting a taste of Cook Islands culture during a ten- day visit to Rarotonga.

Petition hearing dates confirmed

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

Hearings on whether the Cook Islands Party’s tax-free policy for the Pa Enua is tantamount to bribery will take place this week.

Cook Islands can now deal directly with United States, says PM Brown

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands recognised as a sovereign nation by the United States means direct engagement with the world’s biggest superpower, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.