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Rarotonga football season resumes
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
After a two-week break for the Cook Islands Games, the football season is back in full swing, and excitement is expected to be palpable at the CIFA Complex today.
Pet Talk: Controlling pet population and improving health through desexing
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Desexing, also known as spaying (for females) or neutering (for males), is a common veterinary procedure. This practice is crucial not only for controlling the pet population in Rarotonga but also for improving the health and behaviour of pets, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.
Letter: Raro becoming ‘concrete paradise’
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, It’s got to be a joke. “CIIC” and “tree rehabilitation” (Oct 21st Cook Islands News article) in the same sentence? That’s two polar opposites. We don’t care about vehicular traffic, just don’t cut the trees, please.
Airport offers support to Samoa amid CHOGM rush
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Regional, Samoa
The Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) is open and ready to assist Samoa, which is hosting the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia this week.
Multimillion-dollar hangar project to improve capacity and efficiency
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) is set to improve its operational capabilities with the introduction of a new multipurpose (M1) building designed to accommodate tenant ground handling, service equipment and cargo.
Te Aponga faces scrutiny over handling of workplace incident
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
The government-owned electricity provider, Te Aponga Uira (TAU), is remaining silent on the internal investigation into a workplace incident that resulted in four staff members being electrocuted in mid-August this year.
Creative Centre extension provides safe learning space for members
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The handover ceremony of Creative Centre’s new extension of its vocational learning facility was held last week. It was funded by Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Project.
Shell-shocked: Environmentalists outraged by attempted turtle theft
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
A teenager and a woman were caught “stealing” a Pacific green sea turtle in the early hours of Tuesday, raising concerns among environmentalists and the public about the harassment of marine life.
Child assault results in two-month prison term
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who slapped, punched and stomped on a child’s chest in an outer island has been sentenced to two months of imprisonment.
Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
A fifth weekly flight between Sydney and Rarotonga will be added next year, providing a significant boost to tourism in the Cook Islands.
Kata: Volunteer firefighters
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Tahiti and Rarotonga sailors bond over sailing and fun
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sailing, Sports
The Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) is pleased to be hosting sailors and coaches from Tahiti this week for the Rarotonga-Tahiti Sailing Challenge.
Cook Islands dominate Harmony Nines
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands dominated the Harmony Nines, winning the Under 18s and Open Men’s divisions, while also reaching the final in the Open Women’s division.
Michael Tavioni: Leave our New Zealand passport alone
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
There are countries in the world where governments always ask their citizens’ opinion on any major issue before enacting legislation. In these countries, the government will only proceed if the public approves, writes Mitaera Ngatae Teatuakaro Michael Tavioni BEM.
Letter: Call for sustainable waste disposal
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, With the climate change COP-29 coming up, I think it is timely to consider what Pacific Small Island Developing States (“SIDS”) can do to help reduce impacts of greenhouse gases. It is also relevant to talk about disposal of plastic wastes, because the 5th International Negotiating Committee for the new global Plastics Treaty will take place next month.
Cook Islands youth ambassadors to attend High School Summit in Japan
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) last week held a final orientation session for the five students selected to represent the Cook Islands at the High School Summit on World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024 in Japan.
Ministry addresses education gaps with curriculum update
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Cook Islands Ministry of Education is undertaking a curriculum refresh to update the outdated curriculum and better align it with New Zealand, with the aim of implementing all changes by 2027.
Cook Islanders return from US Leadership Fellowship inspired to make a difference
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend
Two Cook Islanders who participated in the second US–Pacific Institute for Rising Leaders Fellowship described the annual programme as an eye opener.
Air NZ passenger offloaded for intoxication
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police received reports of minor incidents over the weekend with one involving an Air New Zealand passenger who was offloaded for allegedly being drunk.
PAC urges NES to waive fees for public projects
Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Parliament
The National Environment Service (NES) has been advised by the Public Accounts Committee to consider waiving permit fees for community projects by adopting a social responsibility approach.
