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Letter: Smoke and mirrors

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

The way this government is running parts of this country is just a very bad joke! Why go through all that cost, time consumption and pretence of inviting applications for a job (Head of Education), doing the interviews, and then totally disregarding the recommendation of the very professional committee.

Letters: Investing in quality education

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

Dear Editor, I would have thought that it is simple common sense that we have only one government owned secondary school on Rarotonga.

Miss Cook Islands Association seeks young women for 2024 programme

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Features

Miss Cook Islands Association (MCIA) is calling on Cook Islands women aged 18-27 to join their personal development programme.

Meteorological Service gets boost for better forecasts

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

Cook Islands Meteorological Service is among five Pacific islands nations with access to approximately US$50 million (NZ$82m) to enhance its capability.

JP wary of pressuring complainant

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

An assault on a female case was adjourned after the defence requested time for family mediation, sparking a debate about pressuring the complainant and cultural practices in domestic violence cases.

Airport tour offers rare glimpse into Rarotonga’s travel hub

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

In the lead up to next week’s 50th anniversary celebration of the Rarotonga International Airport, passengers on “Flight Bus Number 50” public tour broke into heartfelt island songs, cherishing the milestone moment of riding along the airport runway.

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.