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‘Experienced candidates’ apply for Cook Islands top cop role
Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Economy, Local, National
A selection panel chaired by the Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter is expected to be finalised to look into the recruitment of the new Police Commissioner.
Arorangi dominates cricket comp
Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports
The 2024 Cookie Sadaraka Cup T20 domestic cricket season heads into its semi-final round this Saturday, with the unbeaten Arorangi Redbacks leading the men’s competition and the Arorangi Red Hotbabes leading the women’s.
Church Talk: Jesus wants us to be useful and purposeful in God’s Kingdom
Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Christianity is more than just a set of beliefs, it is a way of life, a transformed life. It is faith translated into action, writes Pastor Ngatupuna Cork Tararo of the Ngatangiia AOG Church.
Te rua teretereanga o te Pupu CINAT
Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Kia Orana e te Etita, Tetai au mea tei tupu I rotopu I te mataiti 1965-2025.
Letter: Prison ‘break’
Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
This writer would appreciate a follow up story from CINews as to whether any heads rolled after the revelations that convicted fraudsters were released from prison to sit with ‘family’ in a certain Arorangi café and to clean the gardens at their Airbnb income property instead of “doing time” for the crime within the prison itself.
Letter: Immigration stance questioned
Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Unless there are legal grounds for detaining or preventing a person from departing the Cook Islands, one would expect the departure processing by CI immigration to be straight forward if the standard requirements are met.
NGO exceeds target, removes 15k crown-of-thorns starfish
Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands non-governmental organisation Te Kōrero O Te ‘Ōrau has surged past its target of removing 10,000 taramea (crown-of-thorns starfish), a notorious coral predator, from the deep blue of Rarotonga.
Court news
Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Details of a man charged with indecent assault has been suppressed by the Cook Islands High Court.
Kiwi traveller robbed in Rarotonga has insurance claim denied
Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
A New Zealand tourist’s beachside holiday in Rarotonga took a turn for the worse after his belongings were stolen and his travel insurance claim was denied.
Secondment on the table as Police struggle to fill roles
Friday 24 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National
Seconding officers from other jurisdictions could be an option for the Cook Islands Police, who are facing recruitment challenges.
NES launches seabed minerals factsheet
Thursday 23 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service (NES) says it plays a crucial role in assessing and reviewing environmental matters associated with seabed mineral activities.
Letter: Topcopz sarcasm
Thursday 23 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Although Topcopz tried to be funny, he ended up being sarcastic, so here is to set the record straight;
First 2025 cruise ship - tourists explore Rarotonga’s beauty
Thursday 23 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Tourism
The first cruise ship for the year, Viking Sky arrived safely on Rarotonga’s shores yesterday, bringing over 800 tourists excluding the crew members to explore the island. Tour operators and businesses were seen lining up around the Avatiu wharf welcoming the tourists.
Darts Cook Islands remains in contention at 2025 South Pacific Championship
Thursday 23 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
Darts Cook Islands are in control as they continue to play well at the 4th South Pacific Darts Championship Suva, Fiji defending their historic gold medals.
Trump’s climate pact withdraw no surprise, says Cook Islands Climate Change director
Thursday 23 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Politics
United States president Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement is no surprise, says Cook Islands Climate Change director Wayne King.
New Christian Movement plans to challenge Government
Thursday 23 January 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The recently established incorporated Cook Islands Christian Movement Inc (CICM) intends to challenge the government on the Crimes (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill 2023, viewing it as a departure from the moral foundations that have guided society.
Letter: Apostle of truth
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Did the Apostle of truth, our very own Minister George Maggie, tell the truth finally to the Cook Islands Public what this Cook Islands passport is all about?
Remarkable Kids Aquathlon race
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Swimming, Triathlon
Cook Islands Triathlon first Kids Aquathlon race that was held on Saturday was a remarkable show of great skills in swimming, says Triathlon president Roland Neururer.
Cook Islands Catholic women to host World Day of Prayer pilgrims
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Catholic Women of the Cook Islands are geared up to host the visit of the World Day of Prayer (WDP) pilgrims on Sunday, January 26.
Young father on probation supervision
Wednesday 22 January 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A 26-year-old father has avoided prison after he was sentenced to 18 months’ probation supervision for a domestic violence charge.