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Town Blues vs Country: Maroons Cook Islands set for thrilling Origin Series battle
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Rugby league fans can look forward to more rugby league action as excitement builds up for the 2024 Town vs Country Origin Series that kicks off next weekend.
Breast cancer survivor calls for more awareness efforts
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
A breast cancer survivor believes there is a lack of breast cancer awareness in the Cook Islands and says it’s a topic that must be talked about.
Church Talk: Let me see again
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
I am aware that as I step down as Catholic bishop of the diocese of Rarotonga, I have to be ready to lay aside many of the privileges that have come my way as head of a church, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.
Cook Islands joins Pacific nations in exhilarating FestPAC opening ceremony
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
The 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) in Honolulu, Hawaii, got off to an exhilarating start with Cook Islands and other Pacific nations showcasing their vibrant culture on stage last night.
Grant supports Te Puna Marama’s mission to empower youth through voyaging
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation is committed to educating young people about the traditional navigation techniques and wayfinding methods practiced by our ancestors.
Letter: Ten-year fishing ban needed
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I think we have already destroyed our fish stocks and what is left is struggling and if we do not watch out our EEZ will be without fish in a few years’ time.
Letter: From vape to smoke?
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
It can’t be only me that wonders what happens when vapes are banned.
Elderly driver injured in road rage assault
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
An elderly driver sustained a serious facial injury after being allegedly assaulted by another driver in a road rage incident on Wednesday afternoon.
Jury finds driver guilty in fatal motorcycle crash
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man accused of driving dangerously resulting in the death of a 24-year-old in 2023 has been found guilty by a jury at the High Court in Avarua.
Tourism industry, Fijian residents welcome NZ scrapping transit visas
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, National, New Zealand, Regional, Tourism
Cook Islands tourism industry and Fijians residing here have welcomed New Zealand’s decision to lift transit visa requirements for Fiji nationals travelling through NZ.
Papa Tapi Taio leaves lasting legacy
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Memory Lane
A huge crowd including close family and friends gathered yesterday to bid their final farewell and respects to Pera Mataiapo Tutara Tapi Teremoana Taio, a well-known former Cabinet Minister and businessman who dedicated his life to the community.
Cook Islands delegation highlights commitment to fair labour practices at ILO conference
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Associate Minister for the Ministry of Internal Affairs Te-Hani Brown is leading the Cook Islands delegation at the 112th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, which began on June 3.
Kata: Sea burials objected
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Cook Islands to host 2025 OAA Congress
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands is set to host the next annual Oceania Athletics Association (OAA) Congress in May 2025.
Beddoes sidelined by injury
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands middle distance champion Alex Beddoes has pulled out of the 2024 Oceania Athletics Championship in Suva, Fiji, due to an injury.
Letter: Sea burial ‘sustainable’ option
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, In response to the article in Cook Islands News, May 4 edition “Health ministry to regulate sea burials after public concerns”.
High Court to hear closing arguments in bike crash trial
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Closing submissions for the fatal motorcycle crash matter of June 10, 2023 in Titikaveka will be heard from Crown Law prosecutors and defence lawyer Norman George at the High Court in Avarua today.
Tourists injured in motorbike crash
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, Local, National
A pair of tourists sustained injuries in a motorbike crash at the Nikao Seawall on Tuesday night, police reported yesterday.
Warm welcome for Marumaru Atua crew as FestPAC opens in Hawai’i
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
Thousands gathered at Mokapu in Kāneʻohe Bay yesterday morning for the Waʻa Ceremony, which kicked off the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) from June 6-16 in Hawaii.
Flying high on public funds: Audit report recommends economy class for CIIC travel
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Editor's Pick, National
All travel by Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) employees and board members should be economy class, an audit report has recommended after finding past overseas trips involved business class and premier economy travels.
