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Kata: No wages, no comments
Friday 31 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
War on drugs: Fiji soldiers may be deployed to assist police, says Govt
Thursday 30 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji’s government has announced that military personnel may soon join police in addressing the country’s drug crisis.
Kata: Consenting adults
Thursday 30 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: TC Pita
Thursday 30 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Rarotonga to host OFC Qualifiers
Thursday 30 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is gearing up to host one of the most exciting football events of the year – the 2025 OFC Men’s Champions League Qualifying Stage.
Letter: Cook Islands Christian Movement
Thursday 30 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, William Framhein is the interim secretary of Cook Islands Christian Movement Inc (CICMI) that wants to undo the legislation that decriminalised homosexuality.
Exhibition showcases Aus-Cooks connections
Thursday 30 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
The Australian High Commission in Rarotonga celebrated Australia Day with a beach barbeque and the launch of the ‘Stories of Friendship’ exhibition highlighting Cook Islanders’ connections to Australia.
Balancing tourism and culture
Thursday 30 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Australia, Features, Regional, Weekend
Cook Islands Tourism’s transparent, inclusive and practical planning public consultation which explored the challenges and opportunities tourism brings in all areas of wellbeing, drew a good number of community members.
Airport marks 51 years, Cook Islands’ 60 years of self-governance
Thursday 30 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI), the nation’s gateway to the world, celebrated its 51st anniversary yesterday, marking 51 years since its opening by the late Queen Elizabeth II on January 29, 1974.
Hit and run in Arorangi claims life
Thursday 30 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
An elderly woman died in a hit and run incident in Arorangi, on Tuesday night, marking the second road fatality in the country this year.
Debt servicing a concern
Thursday 30 January 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands faces rising debt servicing costs, projected to reach 16 per cent of revenue by 2029/30, prompting concerns about cash flow and the management of its $253.8 million public debt.
Tennis Cook Islands squad ready to serve at East Pacific Regional Championships
Thursday 30 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis
A determined squad of 13 players from Tennis Cook Islands departed for Apia, Samoa, yesterday to compete in the highly anticipated East Pacific Regional Championships (EPRC).
Kata: Relationship with NZ
Wednesday 29 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Arorangi Bears roar into 13s season with new coach Nepia
Wednesday 29 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Rarotonga clubs are gearing up for the 2025 Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition, which kicks off next Friday, February 7.
Letter: Praise for PM Brown
Wednesday 29 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, As far as I see it, the PM Mark Brown is doing more work than anyone else in government, and I don’t mean blowing rubbish and cutting hedges on the side of the road.
Letter: Stopping domestic violence
Wednesday 29 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I was appalled and disgusted by the op-ed by Ruta Mave that shamed and held women in-part accountable for the ongoing domestic violence against them. The views expressed were harsh and totally naive to the realities of domestic violence.
Pet Talk: A day in the life of a vet at Te Are Manu Vet Clinic
Wednesday 29 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
For the dedicated team at Te Are Manu Vet Clinic, every day is a balance of skill, compassion and unpredictability, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa.
Health news in brief
Wednesday 29 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
January 29, 2025
Pride Cook Islands celebrates ‘From Struggle to Strength’
Wednesday 29 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Pride Cook Islands is proud to announce the return of Anuanua Week from April 11 – 14, 2025, a celebration of pride, unity and resilience.
