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Raro fitness group takes Cook Islands dance to the world
Friday 19 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Features, Go Local
After four years of running a hugely popular ura fitness class out of Avatiu Club House with her ‘Queens’, the CC Tamure Fitness ladies have come full circle, entering the online fitness world to take Cook Islands dance, language and culture, global again.
Ministry of Justice seeks diaspora input on Cooks land law reform
Friday 19 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Parliament
Cook Islands is reforming its land laws and will hold public meetings in New Zealand, Australia, and Cook Islands to gather input from both residents and overseas Cook Islanders.
Reflective collars to put the brakes on dog-vehicle incidents
Friday 19 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Local, National
Two thousand (2000) reflective dog collars will adorn the necks of the islands’ pups after a donation from Californian attorney, Annette Borzakian.
Cargo vessel arrives after weather delays
Friday 19 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The cargo vessel Imua arrived safely at the Avatiu Port yesterday after anchoring outside the port since Sunday, bringing in relief to Rarotonga businesses.
Aitutaki retreat to determine Lewis’ CISNOC position
Friday 19 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, Local, National
Cook Islands Sports and National Committee (CISNOC) senior officials, including incoming Education Secretary Owen Lewis, are scheduled to fly out to Aitutaki today to discuss his future over the weekend. Al Williams reports.
Retailer sets the record straight on alleged narcotics find
Friday 19 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Crime, Economy, National
Prime Foods managing director Daniel Forsyth wants to set the record straight about an ongoing narcotics investigation involving his business. Al Williams reports.
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.
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