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Retro revival on high rotation for one last spin
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Big hair, ripped jeans and fluoros are back as Rarotonga braces itself for another dose of nostalgia before the sun sets on 2022.
Santa Parade to be held today
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Christmas is creeping around the corner so bring the kids into town this afternoon for the Tropical Christmas Santa Parade through town starting from the Constitution Park at 4.30pm.
Reported crime drops
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local, National
While cops are anticipating a busy end of year season with crashes, domestic violence, theft and burglary adding pressure to frontline police, latest figures show reported crime is projected to be lower than pre Covid-19 years.
Distribution model ‘flawed’: Supplier
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The manager of one of Rarotonga’s two domestic fuel suppliers has apologised for a lack of petrol across the island, but feels the current distribution model is ‘flawed’.
Cooks courts clogged with unpaid fines
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Cook Islands courtrooms are continuing to be clogged with climbing numbers of people who haven’t paid their fines.
Climate change issues dominate bilateral talks
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National, Politics
The United States (U.S.) Diplomatic Envoy to New Zealand Thomas Udall’s visit to the Cook Islands is his first significant bilateral engagement with the nation.
Building resilient, inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems in the Pacific
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands experiences in response to Covid-19 and the global impacts of food, feed, fuel, fertiliser and finance were among the things presented by the country reps at the Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Solutions Conference in Samoa.
Raro runs out of petrol
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The next confirmed shipment of petrol is due to arrive in Rarotonga on Sunday, as providers struggle with lack of supply.
‘We have earned our NZ citizenship’
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Why do we live in a situation where our closest constitutional partner says no, it will cost you our deepest part of connection, and a no when balanced against the threat of losing our New Zealand citizenship (when bidding for UN membership).
Poto Williams to retire ahead of next NZ election
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, National, Politics
New Zealand-born Cook Islander Munokoapoto (Poto) Williams is one of the Labour MPs stepping down at the next election.
NZ Warriors aim to tap into Māori, Pasifika talent pool
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands will be hoping to gain exposure and experience from NZ Warriors’ commitment to have Māori and Pasifika representation in their sides at all levels, forming a new partnership to allow players a pathway towards the NRL and NRLW.
Juniors to get the ball rolling as football finals begin
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
It’s the last week of the 2022 Rarotonga football season and the grassroots will be setting the bar for the finale at CIFA Complex in Matavera this afternoon.
Dog desexing receives cash boost
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A major animal desexing programme is among the recipients of a special community awards fund.
Titikaveka College caps off ‘challenging year’ with annual Prizegiving Day
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Proud families and friends attended the Titikaveka College Prizegiving Day which was held yesterday.
Recidivist offender ‘returned to Tonga’
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in
A joint effort between government and nongovernment entities has seen the return to Tonga of a recidivist offender.
Marae Moana Community Outreach Team visits Aitutaki’s Araura College
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, Local, National
The Marae Moana Community Outreach team, Kevin Iro and Tim Meyer, visited Aitutaki this week.
Stage set for Christmas in the Park
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
Rain, hail or shine, the annual Rotaract Christmas in the Park event tonight will go ahead as planned.
Fiji’s 2022 General Election gets underway as voters turn up in numbers
Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional
Scores of people along the Nasinu-Suva corridor in the Central Division lined the premises of their designated polling stations as early as 6am today to cast their votes in the Fiji 2022 General Election.
‘Mastermind’ of cannabis operation gets jail time
Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
The alleged mastermind behind a major cannabis operation in the Cook Islands has been sentenced to six years and two months imprisonment.
Cooks health authorities brush off Covid-19 concerns despite emerging reinfection rates
Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Health authorities in the Cook Islands are brushing off Covid-19 concerns despite reinfection and hospitalisation rates jumping here and across the Pacific.
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