Internal

Apii Te Uki Ou students take off for new year with Airport Tour

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Senior students at Apii Te Uki Ou kicked off their 2024 academic year and first day back at school yesterday with a unique experience – a bus tour on the Rarotonga International Airport.

Immigration policy changes on hold awaiting PM approval, says MFAI

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

The proposed immigration policy changes considered by the National Labour Advisory Board (NLAB) in September last year are sitting with Prime Minister Mark Brown for his approval, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI).

Fiji’s coalition at risk of collapse following dismissal of minister

Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji's three-party coalition government is at risk of collapse after just over 12 months in power following the dismissal of a Cabinet minister on Friday, with calls for Sitiveni Rabuka to step down as prime minister.

Handball history made on Aitutaki

Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Handball, Sports

The Cook Islands have been making great strides in their ongoing development of handball across the 15-island nation.

Busy year of bulletins, warnings

Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

The Cook Islands Meteorological Service’s annual report tabled in Parliament last month, highlighted a busy year of weather monitoring and warnings.

Ruta Mave: Time for women to demand the credit they deserve

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

This acceptance of male power tripping behaviours as normal shows just how indoctrinated it is and how we continue to be slaves to patriarchy, writes Ruta Mave.

Letter: ‘When it’s not your money, who cares’

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

Kia orana, referring to the excellent letter to the editor in the Cook Islands News January 17 edition regarding successive governments thinking they can run commercial businesses, when in reality most schemes that government and public servants dream up become abject failures, and never any blame or repercussion on anyone!

Letter: Te Mato Vai: Wat-er disaster

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

Dear Editor, When is the government going to address Rarotonga’s worsening water shortage? This is a necessary project that the Cook Islands government has yet again failed to deliver.

Transport sees rise in licence renewals

Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands Land Transport Authority saw increased licence renewals, policy development, and promising initiatives in Pa Enua, with road safety collaboration and legislative review planned for the future.

Pause on Sydney flights estimated to cost national economy $2.21m

Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, Local, National, Tourism

The Cook Islands economy is bracing for a more than $2 million loss in revenue when direct flights from Australia are suspended for the final month of summer.

$1.7 million govt electric cars not compatible with charging station

Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National

A $1.7 million fleet of electric cars bought by the government were not compatible with the intended charging station at Te Aponga Uira (TAU), forcing authorities to install two at the Office of the Prime Minister. Al Williams reports.

Lucky escape for driver after van plunges into stream

Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

A 24-year-old male driver escaped serious injury when his van veered off the road in Aroa and tumbled into a stream.

Kata: MoE secretary

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

AKTT returns to Cook Islands Beach Games Volleyball

Saturday 20 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Volleyball

Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) returns to the Cook Islands Beach Games volleyball tournament after missing out last year.

Tupapa FC eyes OFC Champions League spot

Saturday 20 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

As the OFC Men’s Champions League qualifying round draws near, excitement amidst the men of Tupapa Maraerenga FC is building. The draw for the Men’s Champions League Qualifying tournament which took place in Auckland, has set the stage for an intense competition among four aspirant teams, including Tupapa Maraerenga FC.

Embracing island life and education

Saturday 20 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend

New teachers from Aotearoa New Zealand, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea bring diverse experiences and enthusiasm to Cook Islands classrooms.

Schools gear up for busy year

Saturday 20 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Schools in the Cook Islands are gearing up for the start of the new academic year, and parents are being advised to support their children with their studies.

Past meets present at Johnson’s Photographic Studio exhibition

Saturday 20 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

The ‘Glimpse of the Past’ exhibition at the National Archives showcasing Johnson’s Photographic Studio images from the Cook Islands in the 1960s to 80s, sparks nostalgic memories for viewers.

Indigenous DJs give back to Rarotonga community before Boiler Room party

Saturday 20 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Entertainment, Features

Boiler Room Rarotonga kicks off today at 3pm to a full-capacity crowd at Vaianas Bistro and Bar, but yesterday the DJs gave back to the Rarotonga community through their workshop at The Edgewater Resort.