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Cook Islands swimmer Roberts in last-minute bid for Olympics spot

Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Swimming

Team Cook Islands is hoping to add swimmer Wesley Tikiariki Roberts as the third athlete to compete at the Paris Olympic Games, which start this Friday in France.

‘Can’t help falling in love’ with this cause: Elvis tribute to raise funds

Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, Local, National

Two Elvis impersonators from New Zealand will perform in the Cook Islands to celebrate a local Elvis artist’s 60th birthday and raise money for charity.

Letter: Toa trees

Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

You have reported that construction company T&M Heather Ltd appears to admit to an ‘offence’ under the Environment Act 2003 by cutting mature trees on the foreshore at Tikioki, not only without consent, but after being told by National Environment Service (NES) that the cutting was not allowed. Perhaps a legal type can correct the writer, but is ‘offence’ just a nicer word, at law, for ‘crime’?

Letter: The ‘butchering’ of Toa trees

Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Kia Orana. Reading about the major destruction of Toa trees in the Akapuao/Fruits of Raro area, and NES’ comments in the Cook Islands News (20 July, 2024).

Expatriate workers urged to review contracts for repatriation coverage

Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

The recent death of an expatriate worker has highlighted the importance of having clear provisions in employment contracts and insurance plans to cover repatriation of human remains in case of unforeseen circumstances.

Growers receive training in plant health

Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Local, National

Local growers gathered at a Plant Health Clinic on Friday last week, designed to offer expert diagnosis and management of weeds, insects and diseases.

Drivers back to bad habits, man arrested with 71 cannabis plants

Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

After a crash free weekend over a week ago, some drivers were back to bad habits on Rarotonga roads.

Pa Enua prepares for Island Government Election on August 15

Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Anyone capable of taking on an outer island leadership role including mayorship is encouraged to enter the upcoming Island Government election.

Public awareness and cleaning efforts lead to successful start of Tutaka campaign

Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Health, National

Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health officials are out and about doing inspections for the Tutaka campaign and after inspecting 60 homes on Monday morning, they only came across two wreckages which is a big improvement compared to the previous years.

Seafarer dad devastated: This event has changed my relationship with the sea forever

Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

The seafaring father of the 22-year-old crew member who fell overboard during the weekend’s return voyage to Rarotonga of the vessel Lady Moana is devastated as search efforts are ongoing.

Kata: CI at Olympics

Monday 22 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Bears stun defending champions

Monday 22 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The week three Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition saw thrilling matches and impressive displays of talent.

Ruta Mave: Can you trust your government?

Monday 22 July 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Constant lying by governments is not aimed at making the people believe a lie, but at ensuring that no one believes anything anymore. When the people can no longer distinguish between truth and a lie they then cannot distinguish between right and wrong. With such people, you can do whatever you want. It is how you sell it – ‘Water will be Free.’

Letter: Paris trip: Junket or necessary expense?

Monday 22 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, This Olympics thing from CISNOC (Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee) is the biggest junket ever and historically always has been.

Couple turns Covid crisis into organic bounty

Monday 22 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National

The hardships and challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, particularly with the importation of food, underscored the importance of local food production, especially for a Rarotonga couple who are now thriving with their home organic garden.

Govt urged to take active role in health policy reform

Monday 22 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, Local, National

The president of the Pacific Medical Association, Dr Kiki Maoate emphasised the critical need for government intervention in health policy making.

PM Brown: Japan’s nuclear wastewater discharge not a breach of Rarotonga Treaty

Monday 22 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister and Pacific Islands Forum chairman Mark Brown says Japan’s discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean does not violate the Rarotonga Treaty.

Search continues for crew member who fell overboard Lady Moana

Monday 22 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, Local, National, Outer Islands

A Search and Rescue (SAR) mission continues this morning for a 22-year-old Fijian crew member who fell overboard from the inter-island ferry Lady Moana early Sunday during its voyage from Mangaia to Rarotonga.

Kata: IT outage

Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion