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Mitiaro claims Air Badminton title

Thursday 18 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports

Mitiaro emerged victorious at the 2024 Cook Islands Beach Games air badminton finals, claiming the gold medal.

Purr-fect solution: Desexing cats to save Rarotonga’s ecosystem

Thursday 18 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Features, Go Local, Weekend

The ecosystem of Rarotonga will be at risk if the cat population is not controlled through desexing, warns Shannon Paul, the manager of Paws n Claws cat sanctuary.

Cook Islands registers 348 small motorised vessels

Thursday 18 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

A total of 348 small motorised vessels (SMVs) were registered and entered into the Ministry of Transport database last year.

Letter: Avatiu FC co-coaches

Thursday 18 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Wow way to go Avatiu women’s football team (Avatiu FC first Cook Islands team in OFC Women’s Champions League, Cook Islands News, January 17).

Letter: Proposed proxy voting system

Thursday 18 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, A move that is sparking debate, the proposed Constitution Amendment (No. 32) Bill, which seeks to introduce proxy voting within its Parliament is a step back in parliamentary responsibility.

Vaka Marumaru Atua and Vaka Paikea find temporary home as Avarua gets makeover

Thursday 18 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Vaka Marumaru Atua and Vaka Paikea have been relocated to the western seaside of Constitution Park to make way for developments for the Te Tau Papa o Avarua project.

Retailer baffled as narcotics found in shipping container

Thursday 18 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local, National

A Rarotonga retailer caught up in a police investigation says the discovery of narcotics in a shipping container came as a ‘big surprise’.

Panel’s top choice ignored: Teachers Union questions Education Secretary appointment

Thursday 18 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National

Newly appointed Secretary for Education Owen Lewis did not get a thumbs up from the selection panel charged with finding a suitable candidate to fill the role. Al Williams reports.

One run heartbreak, nine wicket breeze: Cook Islands kick off Pacific Cup in style

Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports

Cook Islands made a solid start to their 2024 Women’s T20I Pacific Cup campaign with a one-run loss and a nine-wicket win on the opening day of the tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, yesterday.

Avatiu FC first Cook Islands team in OFC Women’s Champions League

Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

History will be made as the Avatiu women’s football side heads to the OFC Women’s Champions League in Honiara, Solomon Islands, from March 10-23, 2024, after securing their fate with a first-ever Rarotonga Round Cup win.

Digital discount card gains following with streamlined tourist info and deals

Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Business, Features, Go Local, National

A year after going digital, Raro Pass, formerly known as Chantal’s Discount Card, has gained a loyal following, offering locals and visitors alike discounts, online ticketing, and streamlined tourist information.

Letter: Prime Minister’s reasons for Constitution Amendments ‘weak’

Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Sammy Mataroa’s letter in yesterday’s edition of the Cook Islands News (Resolving election disputes) gives a very good explanation why Parliament should not support the constitutional amendment tabled by Government which would allow Parliament to sit notwithstanding that there are outstanding electoral petitions.

Letter: Get real with our tax dollars

Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Perhaps you can have a staff reporter dig through Cook Islands News archives for say the last 40 or so years and pull out all the grand announcements from one government after the other of the commercial enterprises that were launched with government at the controls.

Global beats land in Rarotonga

Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Entertainment, Features

An internationally renowned electronic music event is coming to town. Connecting club culture to the wider world, on screen and through parties, film and video, the London based music broadcaster and club promoter Boiler Room has set their sights on the Pacific, kicking off with a series of events this weekend in Rarotonga.

People are not cooperating: To Tatou Vai

Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National

Water levels in the Rarotonga catchments have quickly fallen again as the island hopes for more rain.

Children catch the last waves of vacation before new school term

Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Weather

Children enjoyed their day at the beach at the Nikao Social Centre yesterday, beating the heat in Rarotonga.

Chutney and coins vanish from café

Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Crime, National

On Sunday night, the Sea Monster Café, located near Avatiu harbour, had a break-in, leaving owner Komera Dean questioning what the alleged culprit expected to find in a small business.

13-year-old questioned in Rarotonga store burglary and rental car thefts

Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Crime, National

A 13-year-old is currently being questioned by police in connection with the burglary at the TEM Store Parengaru as well as with recent break-ins of rental cars.

Kata:Immigration

Tuesday 16 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands aim high in Pacific Cup despite missing top bowler

Tuesday 16 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports

The national women’s team will be missing its top bowler in their opening 2024 Women’s T20I Pacific Cup matches today, due to an injury.