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Corrections Secretary stands by reemployment of corrections staffer

Wednesday 9 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Secretary for Ministry of Corrective Services Teokotai Joseph has stood by a decision to reemploy a prison officer who resigned following allegations of unsanctioned actions.

Women’s Council to Revisit Organisation Structures in Public Sector

Wednesday 9 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Looking ahead, the Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) new executive committee and members anticipate to revisit the organisation structures set up in the public sector to facilitate women’s affairs, issues, positions, and platforms.

Two year, three months’ jail for $118,000 forgery

Wednesday 9 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A couple involved in more than $118,000 of forgery and money laundering involving the New Zealand Ministry of Social Development have been sentenced with one of them receiving more than two years’ jail.

Kata: New black pearl

Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

‘Fittest’ Oe Vaka squad to World Sprints

Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

The Cook Islands is sending its largest ever squad to the International Va’a Federation (IVF) World Paddling Distance Championships to be held from August 10-19 in Apia, Samoa.

Tupapa Panthers reign supreme

Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The captains of the Lady Panthers and Lady Bears praised their players for their dedication and sacrifice in the inaugural Cook Islands Rugby Union women’s 10s competition.

Vaka Paikea’s challenging sail home

Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Weekend

After two months in Samoa and 15 challenging days at sea voyaging back home, Vaka Paikea arrived at Te Ava Tapu marae Avana harbour on July 22, relieved, safe, and sound.

Cook Islands culture takes centre stage at Gold Coast Bleach Festival

Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Culture, Features, National

E pu, e pu ka Tangi. E Ka’ara! E pa’u!

Letter: Show them the door

Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

We are one year removed from the general election where 64 per cent of the formal votes cast were in favour of legalising medicinal cannabis.

Letter: Award winning plan ‘ridiculous’

Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I just came across an article which I had kept and put aside, from Cook Islands News, September 13, 2022, titled “20+ years timeframe for award winning town plan”.

Cook Islands and Fiji finalising new Development Cooperation Agreement

Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Fiji, National

Cook Islands and Fiji are in the process of finalising a new Development Cooperation Agreement to advance economic cooperation, air transportation connectivity, trade, tourism, labour mobility and address climate change.

Historic timepiece returns to Rarotonga after 90 years

Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

In a remarkable turn of events, the long-lost ‘Bledisloe Clock’ has finally found its way back to Rarotonga, after 90 astonishing years.

Chicken death mystery deepens as experts advise ‘further work’

Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National

The Cook Islands Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) are conducting further work in relation to the chicken deaths that have occurred in Rarotonga.

‘Tired of being at home’: Students return to school with a smile

Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

As the morning sun finally made its longed-for appearance after so many days of rain, lunches and writing utensils were being packed, and uniforms thrown on as kids prepared for their first day back at school for Term 3, which will run for eight weeks.

Tourists falling victim to burglaries

Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Cash and credit cards were reported stolen from a tourist accommodation over the weekend.

Be responsible: Police call out hit-and-run ‘culprits’

Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Police are investigating two separate hit-and-run incidents that occurred over the weekend, in which motorists were injured and required medical attention.

Kata: Emergency services

Monday 7 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cabinet reshuffle ahead of no-confidence-motion: Vanuatu

Monday 7 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Vanuatu's prime minister has reshuffled his cabinet just four days after a motion-of-no-confidence against his leadership was submitted to parliament.

Panthers stun Eels in thriller

Monday 7 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The Rarotonga Club 15s premier men’s final witnessed a dramatic and thrilling finish when Tupapa Panthers scored in the final minute to dethrone Avatiu Nikao Eels at Victoria Park.

Lady Panthers claims inaugural title

Monday 7 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Lady Panthers thumped Lady Bears 38-0 to claim the Rarotonga Club Competition women’s 10s title at Victoria Park on Saturday.