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Kata: Parliament Sitting
Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Location, Location, Location: Cook Islands’ land value in sights
Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National
Most have heard the maxim: “Location, Location, Location”.
Netball heats up 2025 Beach Games
Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports
Beach netball kicked off the 2025 Cook Islands Beach Games at the National Beach Court in Nikao over the weekend.
Ruta Mave: Passport proposal- A dangerous game of independence or a distraction?
Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
I do not know about you but I am asking myself what is going on? Is Prime Minister Mark Brown’s family being held hostage? Does he have a gun against his head? Why else would he persist against mounting public pressure to push for a passport for the Cook Islands? Ruta Mave writes.
Cook Islands passport proposal
Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Kia Orana e te Iti tangata Kuki Airani ite aroa maata o to tatou Atua ko Iesu Mesia, no te mataiti ou 2025.
Govt neglecting domestic priorities and Parliament duties, says Heather
Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
The leader of the Cook Islands United Party has voiced concerns over the Government’s recent focus on international matters, claiming it is spending more time abroad than in Parliament.
Government ready to assist Vanuatu community fundraising
Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, Regional, Vanuatu
Cook Islands Government has expressed its willingness to assist Rarotonga’s Vanuatu community in their fundraising efforts following the recent devastating earthquake in Port Vila.
Mateariki’s emotional return after pageant triumph
Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Features
Maine Etu Kura 2024/Miss Akatokamanava Pivai Ambushia Mateariki was crowned the first runner up in the Maine Kuki Airani Aotearoa beauty pageant held over a month ago in Auckland, New Zealand.
‘Lack of business’: Opposition slams Govt over Parliament sitting days
Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Parliament
Cook Islands Parliament has been recommended to sit for 39 days this year, after sitting for only 14 days in 2024 – 28 days less than the number of sitting days originally planned.
Kata: More time abroad
Sunday 5 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Kata: Low turn out at 60th anniversary concert
Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Crime spree leaves businesses and government offices counting losses
Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, Local, National
The festive season may have brought new hopes for many but the ongoing crime spree continues to hit businesses as well as government offices.
Thomas Wynne: Re-examining Cook Islands’ path forward
Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion
Unlike in 1965, when Free Association was a decision made by the few, our path forward must be a decision made by the people – or not at all, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
TIS: A snail’s tale of sustainability
Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
This week we have another article from Mauke from Te Ipukarea Society president June Hosking.
Aitutaki villages raise over $200,000 at annual Koni Raoni events
Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National, Outer Islands
The two Aitutaki villages of Vaipeka and Vaipae collected over $200,000 from the Koni Raoni events held on Boxing Day and the New Year’s Day.
Mauke welcomes 2025 with traditional Raoni
Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, Local, National, Outer Islands
The island of Akatokamanava celebrated the last festive event of the year by welcoming the New Year with the traditional Raoni event this week. Nicolea Mateariki reports.
Love in paradise: Fijian couple weds in Rarotonga
Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Features, Weekend
On December 21, 2024, Rarotonga became the backdrop for a heartfelt celebration of love as Losirene Dasalusalu and her newly wedded husband, Ratu Osea Dasalusalu, tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony.
Virtues: A New Year change of heart
Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
It’s only the first week of January, and already I have a confession to make about my New Year’s resolutions, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
‘Love, faith, people’: Emile-Brown honoured for service to Cook Islands community
Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National
Three New Zealand-based Cook Islanders were awarded the King's Service Medal for their dedicated service to the Cook Islands and Pacific communities.
Five sports to feature at 2025 Cook Islands Beach Games
Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports
The annual Cook Islands Beach Games, which begin today, will feature five sports to be played at the Nikao Beach Courts and The Edgewater Resort and Spa.
