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Minister Mokoroa defends Brisbane trip, emphasises youth commitment
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Politics
Minister Vaine “Mac” Mokoroa has defended his recent trip to Brisbane, Australia, to attend a church youth conference, emphasising the government’s commitment to Cook Islands youth.
Deep Ocean symposium free to locals
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Te Puna Vai Marama, the Cook Islands Centre for Research, and Te Ipukarea Society are co-hosting a research symposium focussed on the deep sea at the end of this month.
Environmentalists slam ‘premature’ seabed minerals harvesting regulations
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands has enacted seabed minerals harvesting regulations despite concerns about the lack of ‘meaningful consultation’ and the premature nature of the legislation, given that the exploration phase is still ongoing.
Kata: Jail term
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National, Parliament
The Public Accounts Committee is concerned with the Minister for Corrective Services’ authority to ‘influence or directly manage’ the release of inmates from prison, while the Minister denies these claims and maintains that all work release protocols are being followed.
League 9s promises exciting competition
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
The 2024 Cook Islands Games will have an exciting start with the much-anticipated League 9s competition kicking off today at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Cook Islands Football assists Tereora College with student assessment
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
In a collaborative effort to enhance sports education and development, Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) recently partnered with Tereora College for a comprehensive six-week programme focused on student assessments from year 11 to year 13.
Cook Islanders return home for family, culture and sport
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Other Sports, Sports, Weekend
The appeal of reconnecting with family, learning more about genealogy and the culture while enjoying sport with island pride certainly does entice Cook Islanders overseas to return home to participate in the Cook Islands Games.
Taste of the Cook Islands at biennial Games
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, Other Sports, Sports
Hundreds gathered at the National Stadium for the official opening of the 2024 Cook Islands Games last night.
Aussie swimmers soak up local culture at Cook Islands Games opening
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Australia, Regional, Sports, Swimming
A group of Australian swimmers from Bondi Beach, known as the “4 Seasons Swim”, have arrived in Rarotonga just in time for the 2024 Cook Islands Games. Fourteen swimmers from the visiting group arrived with the goal of swimming and experiencing the beautiful oceans of the Cook Islands. Last night, they were at the National […]
Brown shares Vanuatu experience
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament
Associate Minister for Health Te-Hani Brown recently attended a meeting in Vanuatu which she said was beneficial for Members of Parliaments from the Pa Enua as it provided exposure to medical equipment suitable for the outer islands.
‘We have achieved a lot with the little we've'
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Technology
The Cook Islands’ FIRST Global Robotics team, the Cocobots, achieved a historic gold medal in the 2024 Alliance category, despite facing limited resources and competing against teams with years of experience.
Students dig deep into cultural roots
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, Education, Features, Food, National
Students of Nukutere College who participated in the traditional umu making and string band competitions this week were grateful for the opportunities to connect more deeply with the lifestyles of their ancestors.
Education ‘got some problems’ but new initiatives offer hope
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The active participation and commitment of all stakeholders, from government, principals, teachers, parents and the community, is needed for the growth and advancement of education in the Cook Islands, says the Minister for Education.
Thomas Wynne: Addressing concerns and protecting our interests
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
To address potential concerns and further strengthen the protection of the Cook Islands’ interests, I have emailed the Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) the following additions or amendments to the draft seabed mining regulations.
Cook Islands celebrates unity and sportsmanship at Games opening
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Other Sports, Sports
Prime Minister Mark Brown officially opened the 2024 Cook Islands Games – “the event that truly unites our islands and our people” – at the National Stadium in Nikao last night.
Small-time drug dealer gets two years in prison
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A drug related case that’s been ongoing for three years has come to an end after Justice Colin Doherty sentenced the convicted ‘small time drug dealer’ to two years in jail.
Te Ipukarea Society: Life on the rocks: Nodule fields not a biological desert
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The recent Women in Science at sea biological research expedition (WISE) wrapped up earlier this week. Organised by the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority, a collective group of mostly females from the Pacific were invited to take part in at sea research surveys that focused on training and capacity building in collecting biological data.
Kata: Use less water
Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Nukutere College students string together tradition and competition
Friday 4 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
Close to 200 Nukutere College students ended this school term on a high note, reviving some traditional practices and celebrating their culture.
