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14 years in a row: Apii Avarua students jump, run and leap to victory – once again

Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports

Apii Avarua has done it again, taking home the coveted CITC Prince of Wales Primary Schools Athletic Championship overall trophy.

MPs spend nearly half of travel budget in less than three months

Wednesday 2 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Parliament

Cook Islands Members of Parliament (MPs) have spent nearly half of their annual travel and allowance budget in less than three months.

Kata: Govt entities

Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

To Tatou Vai has legal authority to  charge water tariff, says CIIC chair

Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National, Tourism

Rarotonga water authority, To Tatou Vai (TTV), has the right to charge water tariffs for supply and services, says Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) chair Fletcher Melvin.

Mixed reactions as new water tariffs come into effect today 

Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National

As water tariffs come into effect from today, business owners and residents say they have no other choice but to pay.

800 students compete in annual Prince of Wales Primary School Athletic Championship

Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Athletics, Sports

Close to 800 students from 11 primary schools are competing in the annual CITC Prince of Wales Primary School Athletic Championship.

Man denies driving related charge

Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The defence lawyer of a man who has denied the charge of careless driving causing injury in Rarotonga, says there is insufficient evidence to convict her client.

Cooks Breast Cancer Foundation focuses on raising awareness, supporting women’s health

Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation will kick off another Pink October with a focus on raising awareness, supporting women’s health, and celebrating the progress being made in the fight against breast cancer—both locally and abroad.

St Joseph’s Cathedral encourages unity among migrants

Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Church Talk, Features

Cook Islands Catholic Church Bishop Reynaldo Getalado has stressed the message that every migrant and Cook Islanders should be one family regardless of their cultures and languages.

Mama Ra is Cook Islands Has Talent 2024 Star

Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

Delightful and talented Terā-'itirere-ki-Avaiki Rongo affectionately known as “Mama Rā,” won the 2024 Cook Islands Has Talent final competition on Saturday night.

Lawn Bowls rolls off the green today

Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports

Lawn Bowls (pōrotaka), the first sport in the 2024 Cook Islands Games, will be rolling across the green this afternoon by 110 bowlers at the Rarotonga Bowling Club from 5pm.

Puaikura, Matavera-Ngatangiia secures equaliser in Raro Comp

Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Puaikura Football Club and Matavera-Ngatangiia showcased intense competition drawing 1-1 in the premier men's football Round Cup competition at Raemaru Park on Saturday.

Enhancing maritime sustainability, improve shipping connectivity

Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

As an aim to enhance maritime sustainability, representatives from the Cook Islands joined others from Belize, and Solomon Islands at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London last month.

Letter: Credit where credit is due 

Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, On Tuesday last week I reported to the Police that my watch had been stolen from my home.

Prime Minister opens Cook Islands Games Lawn Bowls

Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Bowling, Sports

The Cook Islands Games Lawn Bowls official opening ceremony festival was declared open on Saturday afternoon by Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Residents fight hard but fall short in Series

Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Cook Islands Residents rugby league team brought both grit and determination to the Tri Nations Mantis-Hoff Cup 2024, held at Runaway Bay Rugby League Football Club in Australia on Friday.

Raising awareness on gender-based violence

Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Regional

A representative from Punanga Tauturu Inc., the Cook Islands Women’s Counselling Centre, recently attended a regional training programme on Gender-Based Violence against Women and Girls/Children, gaining valuable knowledge and skills to combat gender-based violence in the local community.

Ruta Mave: The importance of prioritising your peace in relationships and careers

Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

There comes a point in life where you realise that some things, some people and some situations are no longer worth your time energy and emotional investment. That is when you are done. Not mad, not bothered, just done. I am done. Protect your peace at all costs, writes Ruta Mave.

Letter: ‘Please more action less words’

Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, As a parent I’m in support of Joe TP’s letter of September 26 – “Tereora College on life support”.