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Letter: Wigmore Falls fee questioned
Friday 23 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Interesting to see that new access fee sign at the entrance to the Wigmore/Papua falls road. The last time the “Landowner” did this, the reason/justification was that the funds raised would be used to upgrade the road to the falls.
Nine candidates vie for CINSF members’ representative role
Friday 23 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Nine candidates are vying for the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) members’ representative position on the Board for the next three-year term.
Brown set to hand over Forum chair, focuses on local economy
Friday 23 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown, the outgoing chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, is delighted to officially hand over the chairmanship of the region’s political decision-making body to his successor, the Prime Minister of Tonga, at the 53rd Leaders Meeting next week.
Avarua burglary duo remanded, potential for additional charges
Friday 23 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
The two men alleged to have been accomplices in the recent break-ins reported around Avarua have been remanded in custody and are likely to face more charges.
Mast-erpiece: Historic ship Oosterschelde anchors in Rarotonga
Friday 23 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Features, Weekend
One of the most historic boats afloat across the world’s oceans has now visited the Cook Islands for the first time, carrying over 20 visitors.
Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
Friday 23 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has defended the over $650,000 spent on MPs travel and allowance and responded to Opposition leader Tina Browne’s criticism by accusing her of preferring to ‘hog all the trips for herself’.
Kata: Chiefly title dispute
Thursday 22 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Rugby rivals set for epic showdown
Thursday 22 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are planning to execute all their moves from their trainings when they meet Avatiu Nikao Eels in what they expect to be a tough battle in Rarotonga Club 15s competition final this Saturday.
Tupapa Maraerenga takes on Nikao Sokattak in midweek clash
Thursday 22 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga prepares to take on Nikao Sokattak at CIFA Complex today, with the U15 Boys match kicking off at 4pm, followed by the Senior Women’s clash.
Losacker’s 12th book features sailing adventures and medical missions
Thursday 22 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Features, Go Local, Memory Lane
A long-serving Cook Islands medical practitioner Dr Wolfgang Losacker has added another book inspired by the country to his collection called “Sailing Adventures in the South Seas”.
Letter: The Court’s role in title disputes
Thursday 22 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I would like to respond to Te Tuhi Kelly’s recent letter/article in the Cook Islands News headed “Traditional title dispute’.
Cultural exchange fosters connections between Cook Islands and Hawai’i
Thursday 22 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Culture, Features, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
A delegation from environmental non-governmental organisation Kōrero o te 'Ōrau’s 'Ātui'anga ki te Tango (AKTT) young ambassadors have returned from an enriching successful cultural exchange experience in Hawai’i.
Man hit with hefty fines for drink driving and assault
Thursday 22 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A 33-year-old man has been sentenced and ordered to pay reparations of $4259.12 to electricity company Te Aponga Uira and around $700 in court fines and court costs for three separate charges.
Constitution Review Committee gathers feedback from Pa Enua
Thursday 22 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands, Parliament
The Constitutional Review Special Select Committee will be conducting public consultations in Atiu, Mitiaro and Mauke, all in a single day.
Government to upgrade security after recent break-ins
Thursday 22 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
The National Security Directorate within the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has secured funding to engage a local contractor who will work directly with key frontline agencies to assess and upgrade their security needs.
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
Thursday 22 August 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Parliament
The annual travel and allowances for Cook Islands Members of Parliament exceeded $650,000 in the last financial year, a significant increase of approximately 51 per cent from the previous year. Losirene Lacanivalu and Rashneel Kumar reports.
Kata: ToTatou Vai costs
Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Cook Islands back on track for T20 World Cup qualification
Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands cricket men’s side’s ICC East Asia Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A tournament campaign is back on track after a seven wicket win over Vanuatu in Apia, Samoa, yesterday.
Rarotonga Football Season enters final week of round one competition
Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
As the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season head into the fifth and final week of round one matches, the excitement builds as the competition wraps up its first phase.
Construction begins on new Niue Fale
Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Work has officially begun on the new Niue Fale in Tupapa, opposite the Ministry of Health administration building.
