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Businesswoman granted name suppression in assault case

Sunday 17 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A woman who is facing two counts of common assault was granted interim name suppression at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.

Rarotonga gears up for St. Patrick’s Day

Sunday 17 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The members of the Irish community in Rarotonga and their supporters will celebrate the St. Patrick’s Day to be observed tomorrow.

Te Ipukarea Society: Kō’iti Raukura educational programme inspires future guardians

Sunday 17 March 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

A six-week Kō’iti Raukura (Red Fiddler Crab) educational programme began last week. The collaboration between Muri Environmental Care, Natural Heritage Trust (NHT), Te Ipukarea Society and Te Uki Ou School aims to inspire and educate students about local biodiversity.

Thomas Wynne: Proxy voting- Is MP travel more important than Parliament?

Sunday 17 March 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

To proxy or not to proxy is the question being discussed at vaka meetings as Government has decided on a course where proxy votes, or votes counted when absent, will be included when Parliament sits, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Kata: Te Aponga Uira

Saturday 16 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rarotonga 13s comp heats up

Saturday 16 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports

As the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s season heats up, Victoria Park in Tupapa is set to host another round of thrilling matches this afternoon.

CIFIU takes leadership role

Saturday 16 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands hosted an anti-money laundering/countering terrorism financing workshop for Kiribati and Marshall Islands to share knowledge and strengthen regional partnerships.

Rarotonga residents left in the dark about soaring bills

Saturday 16 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Economy, Local, National

Rarotonga residents are questioning the island’s power supplier Te Aponga Uira (TAU) on the logic behind the alleged increased costs of power bills.

Resort set to unveil renovated pool area

Saturday 16 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Features, Go Local, National

An Arorangi-based resort is reopening its renovated pool area after guest-friendly closures for upgrades, offering complimentary Wi-Fi and breakfast as thanks for patience.

Fish, feast, and fun: Traditional event brings Pukapuka together

Saturday 16 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

A two-day traditional fishing competition on Pukapuka island saw villagers compete and celebrate with a community feast.

Sarakura declared new Penrhyn MP

Saturday 16 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics

The wife of the former deputy prime minister, recently convicted of corruption charges and awaiting sentencing, is the new Member of Parliament for Penrhyn.

Kata: Workload

Friday 15 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: The roadway that disappeared

Friday 15 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia orana. Can anyone out there assist with info and photographs? Back in about 1984/85, there was a major construction of a roadway, more or less across from the Police Station today, and going across in the direction of the Boiler.

Letter: Soaring cost of living

Friday 15 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The cost of living is hitting low to middle income families like a kick in the stomach! Asking the same families to grow food crops, is only a temporary solution to a long-term problem.

Eels maintain top spot after Round 1 comp

Friday 15 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Avatiu Nikao Eels finished round one of the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga League 13s premier men’s competition on top.

Church Talk: Bear with one another in love

Friday 15 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

While women and children are suffering in the war zones today, do we find our own women at peace or do we have wars happening in our own backyards? Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church writes.

Training boosts Cook Islands’ access to justice

Friday 15 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, Education, Local, National

The Pacific Justice Sector Programme is providing training and resources to the Cook Islands to improve access to justice, including a new Bench Book for JPs, a Case Tracking System, and a Land Court Bench Book in development.

Cook Islands hosts week-long tourism data training

Friday 15 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism

A week-long training on data initiatives in tourism was held at the Muri Beach Club Hotel, co-organised by Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) and Cook Islands Tourism.