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Calls for change to Constitution after petition delays Parliament schedule

Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics

Opposition and the Government are calling for a change to the Constitution to allow for Parliament to sit while electoral petitions are still being heard.

High Commissioner’s term ends

Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, National, Politics

Elizabeth Wright-Koteka has finished her term as the Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand, and will return to Rarotonga today.

Get on the bus!

Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Local, National

Rarotonga and Aitutaki probably have among the highest numbers of motor vehicles per person in the world, meaning we are likely to produce among the most greenhouse gas emissions per person from motor vehicles.

Cook Islands Fijian Association head to step down

Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Roana Mataitini will be stepping down as the president of the Cook Islands Fijian Association at this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Navigating new opportunities for Cook Islands tourism

Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism

The announcement of direct flights between the Cook Islands and Honolulu and Cook Islands and Sydney has been welcome news for tourism operators wondering what their future held.

Battle of the string bands: Six to compete for top prize

Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

Six local bands will be vying for the top prize at the inaugural The Edgewater Resort and Spa String Band Competition tonight.

Time for cameras on longliners: NGOs

Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National, Technology

A Covid-19-induced break in the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission’s (WCPFC) observer programme is evidence cameras are needed on ships, says an environmental NGO.

Cook Islands calls for global treaty to end plastic pollution

Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National, Regional

An emotional plea made by the Cook Islands to over 190 countries gathered to negotiate a new treaty on plastic pollution was met with strong applause in Uruguay this week.

Rape accused arrested and remanded

Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National

A Mangaia man who failed to turn up to the High Court in Avarua for sentencing has been arrested and remanded in custody.

Intakes in dire situation

Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Due to the extreme dry spell, To Tatou Vai urgently advises people on Rarotonga, particularly in Arorangi and Vaka Puiakura, to use water sparingly.

Permit extension approved ‘without oversight’: TVOM

Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

An environmental advocacy group is concerned a permit for a major water project has been renewed ‘without oversight’.

LETTER TO EDITOR: History behind Kimiangatau’s founding

Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, While it’s good to get new local programmes on CITV, it is not good practice to source material from just one person and not do any cross-checking.

Finance – ‘a barrier to higher education’

Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Finance is a key barrier to many who want to complete their tertiary level education. The director of the University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Cook Islands campus, Dr Debbie Futter-Puati says a student loan facility or free education could change this.

Christ centered Christmas

Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

As we enter the Christmas season, we are reminded of the purpose of celebrating Christmas, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Women’s rugby gains momentum

Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Exposing more women and girls to rugby and hopefully inspire them to take up the sport was one of the drives for the ‘train and play’ rugby game held last week.

Jail term for conspiring to sell cannabis

Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A man caught up in a massive cannabis bust involving more than $100,000 in transactions and multiple people has been given nearly two years’ jail.

Kata: Drama in court

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in

Kukis learn 2025 World Cup fate

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands men’s side will take on the winner of the 2023 Middle East Africa Cup for a spot in the 2025 Rugby League World Cup to be held in France.

‘Christmas has come early’: Direct flights from Sydney to Rarotonga set to return

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism

The Cook Islands Government has signed a new partnership with Jetstar, bringing direct flights between Sydney and Rarotonga.

Aloha! Direct Honolulu flights to give Cook Islands access to US market

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism

Direct flights between the Cook Islands and Honolulu will begin in May next year.