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Careless driving, high blood alcohol leads to $5000+ bill

Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

Three drink drivers were sentenced in Avarua court, with one ordered to pay a hefty reparation for damaging a power pole.

Court briefs

Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A man who continued to have interim name suppression has admitted to a charge of assault on a female. The defendant’s initial charge of threatening to kill was withdrawn by police and substituted by assault on a female. Represented by Mona Ioane, the defendant will be sentenced on July 9. ——————– On assault on a […]

Three schools rise to the challenge at Highland Paradise Cultural Competition

Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Environment, Features, National, Weekend

About a hundred students and parents of Apii Takitumu, Apii Arorangi and Te Uki Ou participated in the annual Highland Paradise Cultural Competition yesterday.

Kata: Turtle tour

Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Lady luck: New division hooks biggest catch in months at CIGFC Weighmaster

Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports

In a first for the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club (CIGFC), the Weighmaster Fishing Competition introduced a women’s angler division. The women impressed, bringing in a total haul of 1011.5 kilograms – the best catch recorded in the club competitions for several months.

Touch trio ready for World Cup

Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Three players from Rarotonga are part of a wider national team including players from New Zealand and Australia that will be representing the Cook Islands at the 2024 Touch World Cup in Nottingham, United Kingdom in July.

Local hot sauce burns up Australia's Mr Chilli competition

Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Food, Go Local

A locally made hot sauce has been ranked the third hottest in an annual competition featuring best of the best sauces from Australia and New Zealand.

Letters: Sports Awards disappoint fans

Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I have some thoughts on the recent Sports Awards. CISNOC (Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee) doesn’t seem to treasure Cook Islands athletes who have previously represented with pride and helped promote the Cook Islands at international events.

Traditional chants and languages get a boost from local Arts Trust

Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, National

The preservation of Cook Islands cultural heritage and identity is a top priority for passionate and dedicated Cook Islanders who are committed to safeguarding customs and arts for future generations.

Government and Opposition leader clash over motives behind CIIC Bill

Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Parliament

Parliament passed a bill to amend the qualifications for appointing directors to the Cook Islands Investment Corporation, with disagreements between the government and opposition on whether the amendment was designed for a specific person.

Cook Islands Finance joins 2024 Career’s Expo as first gold sponsor

Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Local, National

The 2024 Career’s Expo is off to a great start with the signing of its first gold sponsor, the Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority, also known as Cook Islands Finance (CI Finance).

Cruise Cook Islands wraps up ‘positive season’ despite cancellations

Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism

The Cruise Cook Islands’ 2023/24 season ended on a positive note with Paul Gauguin making a visit to Aitutaki and Rarotonga on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.

Cook Islands Tourism defends emergency procedures after tourist death

Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Appropriate emergency procedures were followed during a medical event which resulted in the death of a New Zealand tourist on Tuesday afternoon, says Cook Islands Tourism.

Kata: Police chief

Wednesday 22 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Young weightlifter Puni sets new benchmarks at Auckland comp

Wednesday 22 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Fifteen-year-old rising star from the Cook Islands, Etoa Puni, emerged at the top of his division in the 2024 Auckland Secondary Schools Weightlifting Championships held over the weekend in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Pet talk: Desexing your pet, simple way to reduce cancer risk

Wednesday 22 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Our pets suffer from many of the same cancers we get, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Letter: Police need better leadership

Wednesday 22 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am writing to bring attention to the issues plaguing the Cook Islands Police Service as highlighted recently about critical understaffing.

Fourteen organisations receive $194k in social impact grants

Wednesday 22 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Delighted recipients of Te Tango Akarangatira Ora’anga/Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF) Social Impact Fund (SIF) project initiatives celebrated signing their official grant agreements yesterday.

NES to strengthen environmental data reporting in proposed bill

Wednesday 22 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

National Environment Service (NES) is proposing a new Environment Bill to improve data reporting, strengthen its role as a permitting authority and update regulations for a changing environment.