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Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
Thursday 22 August 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Parliament
The annual travel and allowances for Cook Islands Members of Parliament exceeded $650,000 in the last financial year, a significant increase of approximately 51 per cent from the previous year. Losirene Lacanivalu and Rashneel Kumar reports.
Kata: ToTatou Vai costs
Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Cook Islands back on track for T20 World Cup qualification
Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands cricket men’s side’s ICC East Asia Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A tournament campaign is back on track after a seven wicket win over Vanuatu in Apia, Samoa, yesterday.
Rarotonga Football Season enters final week of round one competition
Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
As the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season head into the fifth and final week of round one matches, the excitement builds as the competition wraps up its first phase.
Construction begins on new Niue Fale
Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Work has officially begun on the new Niue Fale in Tupapa, opposite the Ministry of Health administration building.
Letter: Traditional title dispute
Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Following on from the recent case in Aitutaki in which the court made a ruling on a traditional title. This has huge implications for future titles and cultural grievances between anau.
Letter: Open letter to Rarotonga burglars
Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, This is really an open letter to the person who has been burglarising ours and many other properties in the Avarua area in the past months (although it’s possible he doesn’t read therefore won’t be seeing this).
First-of-its-kind early childhood Māori learning centre founded
Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Education, Features, Go Local, National
A pioneering early childhood learning centre, the first of its kind, has been established with a focus on immersing young children in Māori language and culture from a very early age.
SPC supports Cook Islands in implementing effective education strategies
Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
The Educational Quality and Assessment Programme (EQAP) team from the Pacific Community (SPC) conducted a mission in the country, which included school visits and understanding the teaching practices.
Coral planting initiative enters second phase
Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands, Tourism
A coral planting initiative led by an Aitutaki resort has entered its second phase, with guests playing a vital role in restoring and protecting the local marine environment.
Manpower shortage hinders burglary investigations, clothing store targeted
Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands Police are scrambling for manpower to investigate the rising number of burglary cases hitting Rarotonga, with a renowned clothing store as the latest victim.
Tupapa scrub fire consumes 30,000 litres as water shortage lingers
Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National
A scrub fire, fanned by gusty winds, was swiftly contained yesterday.
Tariffs and accountability needed to address water crisis, says TTV
Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National
Accountability for water usage and the implementation of tariffs are the only solutions to the ongoing water shortage in Rarotonga, says To Tatou Vai.
Kata: Break-in
Tuesday 20 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Aitutaki and Rarotonga paddlers make waves in Hawai’i
Tuesday 20 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports
Aitutaki and Rarotonga oe vaka paddlers are representing the Cook Islands at the 20th IVF Va’a World Elite and Club Sprint Championship 2024 in Hilo, Hawai’i, from August 13 to 24.
Rarotonga football R4 delivers exciting matchups and surprises
Tuesday 20 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Round four of the 2024 Rarotonga Football Season wrapped up with intense competition across all divisions, showcasing a mix of dominant performances and nail-biting finishes.
Youth showcase talents and creativity at biennial market day
Tuesday 20 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Entertainment, Features, Local, National
Over 100 primary school and college students from Rarotonga showcased their talents and creative skills at a market day to celebrate the International Youth Day on Friday.
Community efforts lead to decline in cat population, learning centre opens
Tuesday 20 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National
The new Interactive Learning Centre at the Paws and Claws cat sanctuary has officially opened with the goal of increasing awareness of cat care following a drastic decline in the number of stray cats and kittens on the island.
Drier weather forecast, Meteorological Service warns of potential water crisis
Tuesday 20 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Weather
Drier conditions for most of the Cook Islands are forecast over the next three months, with potential for low water pressure, rationing and reduced water levels.
Families left high and dry as water crisis deepens
Tuesday 20 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National
Rarotonga is facing a growing water crisis as a result of intermittent showers for nearly a month.
