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Kata: Cannabis

Thursday 25 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Defending champions Avatiu to battle Nikao Sokattak in season opener

Thursday 25 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Defending champions of the Rarotonga Football Senior Women’s Competition, Avatiu will face Nikao Sokattak at the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) complex today, as they are eager to start the season with a win.

Roberts misses out on Paris Olympics as universality appeal rejected

Thursday 25 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Swimming

Team Cook Islands’ hopes of adding swimmer Wesley Tikiariki Roberts as the third athlete to compete at the Paris Olympic Games has been dashed after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) declined their request.

Power cuts loom for a quarter of TAU customers with overdue bill

Thursday 25 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

A quarter of Rarotonga’s electricity customers face disconnection for overdue bills over 90 days.

17-year-old artist supports family with stunning pareu paintings

Thursday 25 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Art, Features, Go Local, Local, National

At 17, Jeremiah Tangianau from Rutaki is making life easier for his family, not just with his paintbrush but with his commitment to his parents.

Cook Islands shares progress on gender equality at regional meetings

Thursday 25 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

A Cook Islands delegation led by the Minister for Internal Affairs attended the Women’s Triennial Conference and Women Ministers Meetings in Marshall Islands this week.

Missing teen: Police exhausted efforts to locate him, says Pitt

Thursday 25 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National

Cook Islands Police say they have exhausted all efforts to locate a Kiribati national who has been missing since 2022.

Budget woes stall road markings

Thursday 25 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) will use the newly approved budget to complete painting road shoulders from Maii to Avana and around Tupapa Health Clinic.

Letter: Mistreatment of cattle

Thursday 25 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

For years I’ve been concerned about the mistreatment of cattle kept around the town end of the runway. A lot of them are kept in areas where there is no grass but mimosa pudica plants that are toxic to cattle.

Letter: Shipping company’s ‘reckless’ record

Thursday 25 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I am shocked by the continued dangerous operations of Taio Shipping.

Private health clinic expands services to include dentistry

Thursday 25 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, Local, National

The Rarotonga Health Clinic’s long-time plan to extend its services to dental care is about to become a reality, offering the community more healthcare options.

Former Tereora College students encouraged to attend buffet dinner fundraiser

Thursday 25 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Local, National

More than 120 former students of Tereora College will be attending the College Projects Fundraiser Dinner at The Islander Hotel tomorrow night (Friday).

KR attended taxpayer funded Samoa school reunion in ‘official capacity’

Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Regional, Samoa

The King Representative’s attendance at a Samoa agricultural college anniversary was an official trip funded with public money, despite initial claims it was a personal reunion.

Search called off for missing crew member of Lady Moana

Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands

Cook Islands Police are expected to finalise their investigations into the missing crew member of the inter-island vessel Lady Moana and submit their report to the coroner.

Cook Islands Police mourn Samoan detective killed in line of duty

Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, Regional, Samoa

The Cook Islands Police Service has paid tribute to one of Samoa’s long-serving police officers, Detective Sergeant Peniamina Perite who died in the line of duty earlier this week.

No footpaths or parking planned for ‘congested’ Muri 30km/hour zone

Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has no plans to construct footpaths or additional car parks in the Muri 30 kilometre/hour zone.

Inaugural Taki Tahi Summit tackles challenges faced by women in business

Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Business, Features, Go Local, National

The inaugural Taki Tahi Women in Business Summit has been successful in reaching its goal of encouraging and inspiring women in business and entrepreneurs while also helping them overcome the challenges they face daily.

Letter: Election gimmick or real progress?

Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The Sovereign Wealth Fund meetings by Government is a real farce. There is no harvesting, no transportation of minerals to markets, no pricing, no sales, nothing!

PM Brown to lead Pacific effort to find peace in New Caledonia

Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown will be part of a high-level delegation to New Caledonia to help resolve the political crisis facing the French territory since May this year.