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Fingerprint evidence links accused rapist to crime scene

Friday 20 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A man accused of raping a girl between the ages of 12 and 16 will testify at the High Court in Avarua today.

Cook Islands may extend deep sea mining exploration

Friday 20 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands government will consider extending the exploration phase for deep-sea mining to gather more comprehensive data and ensure informed decision-making about the potential environmental impacts.

Kata: Parliament session

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Police testify in rape, burglary trial

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Police officers who responded to the burglary and rape crime scenes of February 21 last year testified in a jury trial at the High Court in Rarotonga yesterday.

Crucial clash for Cook Islands in World Youth Cup Qualifier

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Pacific Islands, Sports

Cook Islands is ready to fight tooth and nail when they face the high-flying Samoans in a crucial clash tonight in the World Youth Cup Qualifier Oceania at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.

Puaikura faces off against Nikao Sokattak in Rarotonga’s Round Cup

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Puaikura and Nikao Sokattak will clash once again today and tomorrow at the CIFA Complex in Matavera, marking their second encounter of the season.

New tariffs cause a splash: Free water allocation for residents, businesses face higher costs

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Environment, Health, Local, National

Residential users will receive 50,000 litres of water per month free under the final water tariff structure announced by To Tatou Vai and commencing October 1, 2024.

‘Bribing my dogs’: Family seeks help to find stolen 21st birthday bike

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Local, National

A concerned resident is asking the community to help locate her nephew’s XR 125 black and red clutch motorbike with licence plate #ABB936. The motorcycle was stolen from their home early yesterday morning.

Letter: Constitution Amendment Bill

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I’m sure that Leader of the Opposition Tina Browne in her observations of Niue’s recent referendum was being sarcastic, when she said: “Sadly the article does not give reasons why more than double the voters voted against increasing the term of Parliament.”

Letter: Only in the Cook Islands

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, On Monday, September 16, after starting at 1pm, Parliament adjourned around 1.27pm to allow MPs to attend the opening of the netball U20 qualifiers. Maybe you should ask your MP whether s/he attended the opening.

Cook Islands enhancing ecosystem monitoring capabilities

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands will be able to enhance its ecosystem monitoring capabilities through the Pacific Community’s efforts to develop a land cover model for the country. The Pacific Community (SPC) is holding a workshop at The Edgewater and Spa this week attended by 27 Cook Islanders from several ministries and agencies. The workshop is part of […]

Peaceful protest calls for moratorium on deep-sea mining

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

Hundreds of Cook Islanders and tourists yesterday joined a peaceful protest against seabed mining, calling for a moratorium on deep-sea activities.

Counterfeit $50 notes circulating in Rarotonga, warns local banks

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

Businesses and the public are being warned to remain vigilant after counterfeit notes have been found circulating in Rarotonga.

Parliament Select Committee recommends withdrawal of controversial Cryptocurrency Bill

Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Parliament, Technology

The special select committee looking into the Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023 has recommended that the controversial Bill be withdrawn from Parliament.

Cook Islands students benefit from Rotary Rarotonga’s generosity

Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Students across the nation are given a way with words thanks to the Rotary Club of Rarotonga 9920, who continue their legacy of providing dictionaries to every Year 9 student in the Cook Islands.

Rape victim testifies in closed court, witness recounts theft  

Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A jury trial of a man accused of rape and burglary entered day two yesterday with testimony from a burglary victim and a closed court session to discuss witness details.

Letter: ‘It’s time we listened to the science’

Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I write with a heavy heart, disappointed by the narrow-mindedness I see in some of my fellow Cook Islanders when it comes to seabed minerals exploration.

Letter: SBMA ‘losing control’

Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I would like to speak as an environmentally concerned Cook Islander, hearing concerns raised by Dr Teina Rongo on Temu Okotai’s radio show yesterday morning (Monday).

Letter: Deep sea treasure or trouble?

Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Ocean Ancestors is a home-grown collective deeply rooted in our communities. We’re NGOs, businesses and individuals united by a shared passion for protecting the ocean ... together raising the concerns of our people as the demand for resources, including deep sea minerals, overwhelms.