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Glenn inspires future league stars

Thursday 16 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

Former Broncos and Cook Islands captain Alex Glenn is using his story of success to give back to the next generation, heading up the new Broncos Multicultural Youth Leadership Programme.

League


Kiwi youth with disabilities bond with Rarotonga dogs

Wednesday 15 March 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National

Groups of Kiwi young people with disabilities became “honorary volunteers” for the SPCA this week, taking the dogs for their morning walk during a field trip to the Cook Islands.

Local


The winners from Polyfest 2023: Cooks take the stage

Wednesday 15 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, Local, National

Five secondary schools (division one and two) performed including defending champions Māngere College, but it was the students from Auckland Girls Grammar School who showcased the beautiful dance styles of the Cook Islands.

Culture


Water – the most essential nutrient

Wednesday 15 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

We have had a bit of rain, at last, after a month or so of hot weather. During that hot weather we had a group of British volunteers working at Te Are Manu. They were great; enthusiastic, talented and very knowledgeable. But not very heat tolerant.

Opinion


Touch playoffs heat up

Wednesday 15 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The Cook Islands Touch weekly competition will today continue in the men’s and women’s opens category.

Sports


PM says shortage of housing in Cooks: Loan scheme still under construction

Wednesday 15 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says there is a shortage of housing as government prepares its discount home loan scheme for first time buyers.


Maritime Surveillance Centre upgrade celebrated by Cook Islands and Aussie

Wednesday 15 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Technology

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says the opening of the upgraded Police Service Maritime Surveillance Centre is a sign of the enduring relationship between the Cook Islands and Australia.

Local


Aotearoa New Zealand Citizenship certificates presented

Wednesday 15 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Nine Aotearoa New Zealand Citizenship certificates were presented at a special ceremony yesterday afternoon at Ngātipā.

Local


Busy schedule ahead as Parliament resumes following months of delays

Wednesday 15 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics

Parliament is due to resume sitting next week after months of delays.

Local


Arorangi blaze being treated as suspicious

Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

A blaze in Arorangi late on Sunday night is being treated as suspicious. Emergency services were called to the Back Road property just after 11pm.

Local

Court briefs 13.03.23

Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Ponipate Draunimasi Naisulu entered a guilty plea to excess breath alcohol in the Criminal Court on Thursday last week. The court heard Naisulu drove on March 4 and recorded an alcohol breath reading of 690 micrograms per litre of breath. Justice of the Peace John Whitta advised Naisulu legal advice was available. Naisulu was fined […]

Court


Jury trial for man charged with intent to injure starts

Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A jury has heard the opening statements in a case against a man accused of assaulting a woman.

Court


Serving coffee the old fashioned way at Aitutaki’s new hangout spot

Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

At Kofi Bar located in the village of Amuri in Aitutaki coffee is served the old fashioned way – in a mug topped with freshly squeezed coconut cream gently stirred in.

Local


Forum meeting is likely in October

Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in

The Pacific Islands Forum in the Cook Islands will likely take place in October.


New generator to solve Pukapuka’s inconsistent power supply problem

Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

The island of Pukapuka has a new generator to help with its power issues.

Local


Japan provides over $313k grant

Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

A school and a volunteer fire service have received Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects.

Local


LETTER TO EDITOR: ‘PM should be held responsible’

Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Wouldn’t you think that when 62 per cent of the voters said yes to the cannabis referendum during the 2022 general election on August 1 to allow for research and medicinal use that the Government would want to make life easier for patients arriving in our nation with a legal prescription for medicinal cannabis products?

Letters to the Editor


Avatiu Eels and Lady Panthers emerge top contenders after R1

Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Avatiu Nikao Eels and Lady Panthers have emerged top bets after round one of the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition.

Rugby league


Veteran Manihiki composer here to entertain

Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National

Veteran composer Ruhau Tamaunu from the island of Manihiki is returning to the stage this Thursday night to perform in The Edgewater Resort and Spa Te Pae Tai Nui' Te Mire Atu competition.

Entertainment


Atiu set to go ‘smoke free’

Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is looking to turn the island of Atiu into Cook Islands’ first smokefree island.

Local


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