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Mayor of Arras to visit descendants of Cook Islands World War I soldiers
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The mayor of Arras, Frédéric Leturque is scheduled to arrive today to meet the descendants of Cook Islands soldiers who were sent to assist the New Zealand Tunnelling Company at Arras, France during World War I from July 28, 1914 – November 11, 1918.
Disaster preparedness for people with disabilities
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Advocating for the rights of persons with disability, capacity building and the preparations for pre and post disaster events were discussed at a workshop hosted by the Pacific Disability Forum (PDF) at the New Hope Church building yesterday.
Man released from custody into care of Minister of Corrective Services
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Lucas Kamana has been released from custody into the hands of Minister of Corrective Services George “Maggie” Angene after probation had specific concerns about his mental wellbeing.
Boosting Cook Islands exports
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
A weeklong workshop being held in Rarotonga focuses on ways to help export Cook Islands products to New Zealand and other overseas markets.
Motorist dead following speed related crash in Titikaveka
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A 48-year-old man has died of head injuries during a horrific weekend on Rarotonga roads.
Cook Islands electricity among world’s most expensive
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands has been rated among the five most expensive countries in the world in terms of electricity charges.
Road safety campaigner suggests alternative to curb drink driving
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A road safety campaigner has suggested a unique approach to stamping out drink driving on Rarotonga after one motorist blew a record 1730 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath – nearly seven times the legal limit.
MMR, Kōrero O Te `Ōrau and NZ Cawthron Institute investigate issue of ciguatera
Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
A team from the Cawthron Institute in New Zealand is working closely with the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and Kōrero O Te `Ōrau to tackle the issue of ciguatera in the Cook Islands.
Bears’ fairy tale run continues
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Arorangi Bears’ fairy tale run in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition continues with another huge win in the premier men’s division over the weekend.
Ruta Mave: Embracing the rainbow community
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The decision to recognise our rainbow community has finally shown there is a heart in the ‘tin man’ politicians, writes Ruta Mave.
Letter: Delay in court hearing
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Leave it to Norman George to be so inconvenienced from having to wait for a Family Court hearing called at short notice to hear an urgent application for protection orders for a Cook Islands woman.
Letter: Decriminalising homosexuality
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Saturday’s headline, “We have made history” records two historical events in the Cook Islands.
‘We are all equal in the eyes of God and the law’
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Of all amendments to Cook Islands laws, Friday’s passing of changes by Parliament to ‘what was a seriously outdated’ Crimes Act, is one of the best and most civilised advances made in recent times to existing legislation, says a delighted Democratic Party Opposition Leader.
We are now truly one nation and one people, says Pride Cook Islands
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Pride Cook Islands is elated to see the decade long active push for decriminalisation finally take place in Cook Islands Parliament.
Rethink tourism approach, Opposition leader tells govt
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Opposition leader Tina Browne has called on the Government to rethink its approach to tourism.
NCD awareness continues in the Pa Enua
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry for Health says a total of 5500 people in the Cook Islands were diagnosed with non-communicable diseases as of 2021.
PM clarifies top taxman’s sabbatical leave
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown told Parliament last week that the sabbatical leave taken by the Revenue Management Division director Xavier Mitchell “is a leave without pay”.
Scammers target over 50
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islanders aged 50 years and over are victims of the recent Samsung Lottery scam.
Minister Angene: Machine purchased for Corrective Services and people
Monday 17 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Corrective Services Minister George “Maggie” Angene has disputed suggestions that a machinery purchased for the ministry was being used for personal gains.
Giving young leaders the tools and support to start and grow together
Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
More than 50 school students from the Cook Islands, New Zealand and Australia will converge on Rarotonga for a leadership programme.
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