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Cook Islands to host Oceania Customs meeting
Monday 22 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, Local, National
The 26th Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) Annual Conference is set to take place in Rarotonga next week, attracting leaders and stakeholders from across the blue Pacific region.
PM Brown: Japan’s nuclear wastewater discharge not a breach of Rarotonga Treaty
Monday 22 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister and Pacific Islands Forum chairman Mark Brown says Japan’s discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean does not violate the Rarotonga Treaty.
Search continues for crew member who fell overboard Lady Moana
Monday 22 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, Local, National, Outer Islands
A Search and Rescue (SAR) mission continues this morning for a 22-year-old Fijian crew member who fell overboard from the inter-island ferry Lady Moana early Sunday during its voyage from Mangaia to Rarotonga.
Kata: IT outage
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Thomas Wynne: Who is a patriot?
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
What is a patriot? Is it simply a green, red, blue, or gold flag waved, anthems sung, or a political position or party held high like the only hope of a country being great or even great again? Thomas Tarurongo Wynne writes.
Construction company faces fines after cutting trees without consent
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, Local, National
A recent cutting down of several ironwood (toa) trees at the Fruits of Rarotonga waterfront is in breach of the Environment Act 2003, says the Cook Islands environment agency.
Police urge drivers to abstain from drinking and driving
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands Police hope to see another quiet weekend in terms of road accidents especially alcohol related crashes.
Jetstar scrambles to rebook passengers after tech outage cancels flights
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Air New Zealand flights to Rarotonga were unaffected by a global tech outage that disrupted flights and other services worldwide, while Jetstar cancelled some flights but was working to rebook passengers.
TMO approves nearly 90% of tobacco vendor applications
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has approved 37 out of the 43 applications received for selling tobacco in the Cook Islands.
Te Ipukarea Society: Protecting the Ī’oi: Conservation research and volunteer opportunities
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
The Ī’oi, or Rarotonga starling, has been getting some much-needed attention. Only found in the forests of Rarotonga, the Ī’oi is often hidden out of sight and doesn’t draw much attention with its smokey dark plumage blending into the dark tree canopy.
Public backs proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands is establishing a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) to secure the nation’s financial future potentially funded by revenue from future seabed mining.
Penrhyn schools celebrate culture in historic festival
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, National, Outer Islands, Weekend
While schools in Rarotonga showcase their cultural heritage, the small but mighty schools of Omoka and Tetautua in Penrhyn/Tongareva, 1400 kilometres away, are making history.
Tongareva to host string band competition
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands
Tongareva is hosting a string band competition themed on Te Maeva Nui and Ariki Day to remind the younger generation of the island its legacy.
Virtues in Paradise: The virtues of celebrating culture
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise
One of the most significant ways the traditional Cook Islands culture is passed down to the youth is through celebrations, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.
Bishop Paul reflects on 13 years of service in the Cook Islands
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
Bishop Paul Donoghue, the eighth Bishop of the Cook Islands Catholic Church who served for 13 years, has retired, leaving a legacy of strong faith development, good relationships with other religions and the community, and overcoming administrative challenges.
Aitutaki swimmers set to make history
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Swimming
Six young, sensational swimmers from Aitutaki will be making history as the first to represent their small island paradise overseas on the international stage.
Eels survive scare, Bears face Panthers
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The unbeaten Avatiu Nikao Eels had a close shave in week three of the Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s premier men’s competition last night.
Cook Islands Aquatics secures funding to expand life-saving swim programme
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Swimming
Cook Islands Aquatics Federation has secured timely sponsorship from ANZ Cook Islands.
Two athletes, many supporters: Government, sports leaders travel alongside Cook Islands athletes to Paris Olympics
Friday 19 July 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Athletics, Other Sports, Sports, Swimming
Team Cook Islands, with only two athletes, will be supported in Paris by officials, coaches and various dignitaries whose expenses are covered by the International Olympic Committee and government grants.
