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Tears in court as man pleads for brother’s freedom

Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

The brother of a man facing burglary charges has pleaded through tears with the court to release him, to help care for their wheelchair bound father.

Tourists robbed in broad daylight

Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

Police have labelled an incident where a visiting couple were robbed of their valuables at a Titikaveka beach on Wednesday afternoon as a ‘disgraceful, brazen act of theft’. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.

Kora showcases local gems at Airport Market Days event

Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

Tiare Kora, who takes care of her family’s “Kora Pearls” booth, is one of the 24 vendors at the Airport Market Days.

Kata: CISNOC

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Badminton Cook Islands gears up for busy 2024 season

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

Badminton Cook Islands has a busy year ahead, starting with the VICTOR Oceania Championships 2024 in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.

Lewis hands in resignation to CISNOC

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, Local, National, Other Sports, Sports

New Education Secretary Owen Lewis has handed in his resignation to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC), while it is understood he will remain in an acting position, unpaid, as secretary general until a suitable replacement is found.

Intense preparation for Nations Cup Qualifiers

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands national men’s football team has embarked on a crucial journey toward international glory, guided by the newly appointed head coach, Jess Ibrom.

Criticise ‘stars of Fiji politics’ on performance ‘not other things’, political expert says

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Victoria University of Wellington Comparative Politics professor Jon Fraenkel said the management of Fiji is far more important than what he considers to be "private matters" between the Women's Minister Lynda Tabuya and sacked Education Minister Aseri Radrodro.

Māori will not sit idly by, PM Luxon warned against ‘meddling with te Tiriti’

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

The New Zealand prime minister has been warned that Māori will not sit by without a fight if the government attempts to meddle with te Tiriti.

Letter: Proxy votes ‘will not fix the problem’

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The new Standing Orders for Parliament (SO) came into force on the 1st July 2022. There were some major changes in the new SO. One of the changes was that the Business Committee at the last sitting of Parliament for the year must recommend a sitting programme for the following year. There must be at least 14 sitting days per calendar year.

Running Rarotonga loop for charity

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National

A New Zealand social justice advocate has raised nearly $2000 to help struggling Kiwi youth with the promise of running the 32-kilometre loop around Rarotonga.

Airport Market Days draw crowds

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

After the exhilarating Airport Runway experience on Tuesday afternoon, Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) got back into gear early yesterday morning for the official opening of their Market Days.

High sea swells to subside later today, says Meteorological Service

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Weather

The Cook Islands Meteorological Service says the high sea swells affecting both the Northern and Southern groups are expected to calm down later today.

Airport seeks funding for phase two

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

The Cook Islands Airport Authority is moving into the second phase of the multi-million dollar project to replace the old concrete slabs.

Kairua appointed Secretary of Cultural Development

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, Economy, National

A new Secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Development has been appointed following Anthony Turua’s resignation late last year.

Public lands on runway for Airport Authority’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Close to 4000 delighted people laughed and beamed as they walked, ran, cycled, and skated along Rarotonga’s International Airport runway on Tuesday in commemoration of its 50th anniversary, to be celebrated on Monday next week.

Visitor arrivals jump 26 per cent in 2023

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Visitor arrivals for 2023 have jumped 26.3 per cent of the number recorded in the year 2022, exceeding the expectations of the Cook Islands tourism industry.

Cooks women take fifth place at Pacific Cup

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports

Cook Islands National Women’s Cricket team has taken fifth place after defeating Fiji at the 2024 SouthSeas Pacific Cup International Women’s Tournament in Auckland.

Boiler Room heats up Raro

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Entertainment, Features

Boiler Room rocked Rarotonga on Saturday night with a capacity crowd taking over the beachside venue of 21.3 Vaianas - playing to a potential viewership of 4 million online, the sights, sounds and vibes of the Cook Islands were on proud display through online cameras capturing the action.

Kata: Health

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion