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‘Seafood rich’ Takutea harvested and shared amongst Atiu residents
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Environment, National, Outer Islands
The people of Atiu shared the bounty of the seas and land following a rare harvest of seafood rich Takutea island late last month.
Authority holds public meetings to discuss seabed minerals issues
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
Cook Islands Seabed Minerals (SBM) Authority have confirmed that Prime Minister Mark Brown recently visited Aitutaki to carry out consultations on the seabed minerals (SBM) sector.
The arrival of the Gospel
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features, National
I wrote this muse two years ago, as we were celebrating the arrival of Gospel to Aitutaki, I thought it was worth raising up again in the light of Rarotonga’s 200-year celebrations in 2023, slightly edited of course, writes Paul Kauri, lead pastor at The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.
Manihiki Airport land matter adjourned
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, National, Outer Islands
The land court matter between Government and Manihiki landowners to allow works on the island’s airport upgrade project to proceed was heard yesterday morning via Zoom.
Concern over Manuae Trust
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Environment, National, Outer Islands
Tension is building over the establishment of a Conservation Trust for the uninhabited atoll of Manuae.
‘Like shooting fish in a barrel’
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
A Ngatangiia resident has renewed a call to shorten the reduced speed zone through Muri as Police set up a checkpoint in the area for the second time in as many weeks.
Inspiring women in maritime
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Bank of the Cook Islands yesterday hosted female crew members of the visiting US Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) William Hart. The ship’s commander Cynthia S. Travers spoke at the event, sharing her experiences to inspire local women in maritime.
Starlink set to enter Cooks market
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Regarding Starlink access into the Cook Islands, what is not confirmed in this article is who will be a local partner and it would be silly not to (Starlink set to enter Cook Islands broadband market, Cook Islands News, February 6).
Understanding court process around succession, occupation right, and lease applications
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National
The Ministry of Justice is releasing three brochures relating to the Land Division of the High Court that will assist the Cook Islands community in understanding the court process around succession, occupation right, and lease applications.
Aitutaki cricket swing back into action
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
After nearly a decade long break, cricket is swinging back in action on the island of Aitutaki. The 2022 season marked the island’s third year in reviving the sport “that most Aitutakians love to play and watch”, said Daniel Mataiti, president of Aitutaki Cricket Association.
Vaka Paikea to get whale art as tribute to legendary Maori ancestor and his journey
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
According to Māori legend, Paikea, a great fisherman from the island of Mauke who gets lost at sea, landed on Aotearoa New Zealand on the back of a whale many centuries ago.
Minimum wage to be debated
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Local, National
An independent panel tasked with recommending the changes to the minimum wage in the Cook Islands is due to meet today, as New Zealand hikes up its own minimum wage.
Tamarua for NRL All Stars clash
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islander Rochelle Tamarua will officiate the NRL All Stars women’s clash between Maori Women’s and Indigenous Women’s at Rotorua International Stadium in New Zealand this afternoon.
Road incidents poised to return to pre-Covid levels
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, Local, National
Statistical data on traffic trends is reinforcing what Police have been predicting for the past several months, says spokesperson Trevor Pitt.
Was the haul of cocaine in Cook Islands waters?
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local, National
It’s likely more than three tonnes of cocaine found floating in the Pacific Ocean were recovered from Cook Islands waters – but authorities are tight lipped.
Traffic infringements keep cops busy
Wednesday 8 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, National
More than 50 minor offence notices have been issued to Cook Islands road users in the five weeks since the New Year. Joanne Holden reports.
New Ombudsman looking to form human rights institute
Wednesday 8 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Culture, Local, National
The Cook Islands new Ombudsman will head to Fiji to continue with efforts in forming a Human Rights Institute.
Commemorating Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Wednesday 8 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
February 6, marks the day Aotearoa New Zealand’s founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi or Te Tiriti, was signed in 1840.
Are Pa Metua welcome new year
Wednesday 8 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Are Pa Metua welcomed 2023, happily catching up with their friends at the centre for the elderly - their first day back for the year.
League comp set to kick off
Wednesday 8 February 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition will kick off this Friday as five Rarotonga clubs set to vie for the title.
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