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Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
Tuesday 17 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islanders are concerned about the current prevalence of corruption, and the need for people to do favours to get ahead on the islands, according to an international anti-corruption agency’s wide-ranging report.
We all scream for ice cream
Tuesday 17 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Terai Heather, from left, Liarni Purua, Tuira Purua and Aporo Purua enjoying their ice cream from Brews and Scoops at the Nikao Social Centre yesterday.
Tonga remembers devastating volcanic eruption one year ago
Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
Churches across Tonga have commemorated the victims and the struggles endured as a result of the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano on 15 January, 2022.
Watchdog wants abusers of women to face justice system
Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
A rights group wants to see the Papua New Guinea government make real progress in dealing with violence against women, writes Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific Senior Journalist.
Cooks lose opening match
Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tahiti are into the quarter-finals of the OFC U-17 Championship 2023 after a Tiahiti Colombani-inspired 6-0 win over the Cook Islands at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.
RUTA MAVE: Deaths, taxes and sabbaticals
Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
We may not wish to lose our close ones but we less wish to hold onto them if it means a living death.
Bio control doing the job on invasive mile-a-minute vine
Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Environment, National
A rust fungus introduced to Rarotonga in a bid to control the invasive mile-a-minute vine has spread throughout the island since scientists finally confirmed signs of its successful growth back in 2018.
Keep up the water conservation: To Tatou Vai
Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
To Tatou Vai is calling on Rarotonga users to carry on being mindful of water use, as usage is higher than what can be produced in catchment areas.
New licence cards ‘at least’ two weeks away
Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The return of a full complement of staff by this week is expected to improve the flow of licensing procedures, Cook Islands Police said in a statement.
Nothing but poor excuses : Calls for MFEM to come clean on water deal
Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Several months after the Cook Islands Government said it reached an agreement with the Chinese state-owned company over the replacement of faulty pipes in a major water infrastructure project, there has yet to be an official response.
Taking children ‘out of their comfort zone’ to fish
Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Around 100 kids accompanied by their patient parents and adult family members congregated at the beach in Tupapa on Saturday for the annual Cook Islands Game Fishing Club (CIGFC) Tamariki (kids) Fishing Competition.
Learning the Holy Land’s agriculture way
Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
Ministry of Agriculture staff Cecilia Samuela-TouAriki and Piriariki Maao are still counting their blessings for the opportunity to have set foot in the Holy Land a month ago.
Baudinet off to Barbados
Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis
Top national tennis player Brett Baudinet is heading to Barbados to compete in the Davis Cup World Group 2 event to be held early next month.
Marine geologists investigate connection between Hunga eruption and tsunami waves
Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
Two New Zealand-based marine geologists have been studying the Hunga volcano, to learn more about how underwater volcanos cause tsunami waves.
Expats under review: Fijians to be appointed to key govt positions
Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional
Expats recruited by former government under review, Fiji PM says. By Christine Rovoi of Stuff.
Playing for the rush
Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Entertainment, Features
It’s an industry that’s bigger than music and movies combined, and yet gaming continues to fly under the radar when it comes to mainstream media coverage.
Stand up and speak: Domestic violence no longer a taboo topic
Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, Weekend
Domestic violence should no longer be a topic of taboo, but an ongoing discussion among church, community and political leaders.
Cat-astrophic: International vets on desexing missions in Aitutaki
Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Weekend
Aitutaki’s cat population has ballooned in the nearly three years since Covid-19 stifled an initiative recruiting overseas veterinarians on desexing missions. Joanne Holden reports.
Moving forward with the environment
Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend
The new director at Te Ipukarea Society, Alanna Smith’s passion for the environment runs through almost everything she does.
In honour of a man of faith, catechist and tribe leader
Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A unique unveiling ceremony for the late Te Ariki Rauru (Anautoa Rangatira) of Ruatonga was held at the Rauru family homestead in Ruatonga on Thursday, January 5, 2023.
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