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Auckland Cook Islands community’s ‘beating heart’ as good as gold

Monday 26 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features

Cook Islander Selina Roimata Vainerere-Patia is the ‘beating heart’ of the Cook Islands community in Auckland, and is admired by many for her generous and kind hearted soul, always giving up her time for others. Last week she received the ASB (Auckland Savings Bank) ‘Good as Gold’ award in New Zealand. TVNZ’s Seven Sharp rocked up unannounced to a community meeting surprising Vainerere-Patia with the news.

Judge to make his closing remarks on cannabis trial

Monday 26 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

A defence lawyer for the alleged ‘captain’ of a cannabis drug operation says the real criminal is currently in New Zealand.

Kiwis dominate Round Rarotonga Road Race

Monday 26 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Athletics, Sports

New Zealand’s Graeme Henderson claimed the 31-kilometre Round Rarotonga Road Race on Saturday.

Police investigate suspected drowning

Monday 26 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

A 58-year old male tourist is believed to be the country’s latest drowning victim.

U-turn: U.S. invites Cook Islands to Pacific Leaders summit

Monday 26 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

The United States has reconsidered Cook Islands for the inaugural U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit after earlier snubbing the country from the two-day meeting to be held this week in Washington DC.

Kata: Cook Island games

Saturday 24 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Atiu petitions

Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Queen

Friday 9 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: $18K Missing

Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Bank teller blames supervisor for missing $18k

Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A former bank teller with the Bank of the Cook Islands in Atiu charged with taking more than $18,000 assigned to a community hall fund, has told the Court her supervisor was responsible.

Toka’s local designs to feature in Paris and London

Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features

Emerging fashion designer Toka Toka is set to launch Cook Islands culture, design and dance on the international runway through fashion.

New officers help to keep our airport safe

Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Eight new security officer graduates are working to ensure the safety of passengers and aircraft at the Rarotonga airport.

Kata: Cannabis reform

Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: ‘Save Nukupure Park’

Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The other night, there was a CITV news item about the newly-elected Ngatangiia MP, Kaka Ama showing the damage to the Nukupure Park football field from the recent huge wave surges that have occurred in Ngatangiia and Titikaveka. It was very pleasing to see that the debris was being cleared with the assistance of the ICI team. Well done.

Timely support for athletics events

Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Sports

Local companies CITC and Bank of Cook Islands have jumped on board to support school athletic competitions.

CHURCH TALK: Breaking the poverty spirit Part 3

Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Today we wrap up a three-part series looking at ‘Breaking the Poverty Spirit’, writes Paul Kauri, lead pastor at The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.

Private sector joining forces with government to battle climate change

Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National

A meeting to help the private sector ‘raise ambitions’ for climate resilience is being hosted by the Chamber of Commerce today.

MFEM backs catastrophe risk insurance company

Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

At the recent Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) sponsored by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and held in Port Vila, Vanuatu, attendees were captivated by a unique presentation by the region’s Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC).

CIP move good for Mauke, says new-elected MP Matapo

Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

The incoming coalition government’s newest member Stephen Matapo says teaming up with the Cook Islands Party was the right move for Mauke, adding discussions had begun regarding a potential ministerial position.

Court denies request to further relax bail conditions

Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A man who evaded the police for a week has been denied a request to further relax his bail conditions.