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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

Letter: WHO results

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana Editor, The results as reported by WHO is the same trend from previous years. However, when we talk about universal health coverage the reality is that healthcare services are easily accessible to everyone in the Cook Islands, and are free to everyone residing in the Pa Enua.

Letter: How’s ya health?

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The World Health Organization has recently released its ‘Tracking Universal Health Coverage 2023 Global Monitoring Report’ and the results are not good for the Cook Islands. In fact, we are third to bottom in the Pacific - just above Niue and Papua New Guinea.

One of Rarotonga’s few classic cars for sale

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Go Local

Cruising the Rarotonga loop road in one of the only classic cars on the island could soon be a reality for a keen Cook Islands petrol head.

High sea swells warning issued

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

Cook Islands Meteorological Services issued a heavy swell warning for both the Southern and Northern Cook Islands yesterday.

Tourist safe after a night on the mountain

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

A 40-year-old tourist was located at the Ikurangi track after a night in the cold, and police say it was not exactly a rescue mission for them since the tourist took care of herself and was still fit.

Drink driving accused appear in court

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Sailosi Waqalala Ratuvukivuki appeared before Justice of the Peace John Whitta at the Avarua Criminal Court on Thursday last week for a charge of excess blood alcohol and careless driving.

Long Service Awards honour courage and dedication

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Honouring courage and dedication, three Airport Authority Rescue fire fighters were recognised with Long Service Gold Star awards (25+ years’ service).

Cooks rates poorly in WHO and World Bank universal health coverage report

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, Local, National

Cook Islands has ranked poorly in the Pacific according to a Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Global Monitoring Report, produced by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank.

Kata: Prizegiving

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Mix Pac and Bounty Spikers crowned Beach Volleyball champions

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Volleyball

Mix Pac were crowned the 2024 Cook Islands Beach Games Volleyball competition men’s champions on Saturday at the Nikao Beach Courts.

Outrage erupts as CISNOC silent on prize giving delay

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands Beach Games participants are outraged by Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC)’s decision to delay the 2024 prize giving by three days.

U19s gear up for OFC Qualifiers

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Under 19 Men’s Academy has resumed its preparation for the upcoming OFC U19 Men’s Championship – Qualifiers in April.

Volunteer fire brigade kicks off 2024 with more resources

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

Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade has new resources in the battle against the blaze.

Letter: Education head

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana, Te akaroa Earlier Letters to the Editor in regards to the appointment of Owen Lewis as Secretary of Education are to be applauded for the valid points raised.