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Referendum needed to decide UN membership, says Elikana

Saturday 6 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs Tingika Elikana says a referendum would allow its people to decide whether to join the United Nations and separate from New Zealand.

Anuanua Film Day set to showcase stories and voices of the rainbow community

Saturday 6 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

The Anuanua Film Day, set to premiere next week on April 16, is a one-day celebration of LGBTQIA+ filmmakers and culture in the Cook Islands.

Browne calls for $12 minimum wage

Saturday 6 April 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Opposition leader Tina Browne is calling for a $12 minimum wage increase, criticising the government’s spending and suggesting to use the saved money for the wage increase.

Kata: Penrhyn milk fish

Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Youngsters ready for East Pacific challenge

Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis

Fourteen young Cook Islands tennis players will be representing the country at the East Pacific Qualifiers in Tahiti from April 8 to 13.

Local charity pays it forward with donation to support new mums and families

Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Autism Cook Islands has kindly donated $1340 cash that was raised from their Art Auction last year, to the Nui Rarotonga group.

Letter: Cook Islands voices matter

Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, A question to the Editor about the column published by Thomas Wynne. No discredit to his column at all. It can be a great read and it is an Opinion column and he does that and you have published it for many years.

Pride and unity: Inaugural Anuanua Week promotes inclusivity in Cook Islands

Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Entertainment, Features, Local, National

Pride Cook Islands is proud to announce their partnership with Te Tiare Association in presenting the LGBTQIA+ Anuanua Week – a vibrant celebration of love, acceptance, and unity in the Cook Islands.

$350 fine for reckless driving and ignoring police signals

Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A motorist has been convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $300 and $50 court cost for dangerous driving and failure to stop.

Motorcyclist fined $500 for dangerous driving, speeding

Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A motorcyclist who was reported for dangerous driving and speeding last week has been convicted and ordered to pay a fine of $500.

Court briefs

Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Defence counsel Norman George has elected for three Justices of the Peace trial for his client Sina Sostris Daniel.

Vaka Marumaru Atua to set sail for Hawaii for Festival of Pacific Arts

Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, Local, National

Vaka Marumaru Atua with a crew of 16 including youth from Pa Enua islands will sail to Hawaii for the Festival of Pacific Arts.

Apii Avarua students win top trophies in Māori Speech Competition

Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National

Apii Avarua students took home the top trophies at Te Maraurau o te Pae Apii (Ministry of Education) Primary Schools Māori Speech Competition held on Wednesday night at Te Are Karioi National Auditorium.

Kata: Internal Audits

Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Lindsay appointed to World Netball Strategic Development Fund Panel

Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball Cook Islands (NCI) executive board member Jason Lindsay has been appointed to the Strategic Development Fund Panel for World Netball members.

Bounty Spikers dominate Easter Volleyball Competition

Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Sports, Volleyball

The Cook Islands Volleyball Federation Easter Games saw tremendous success with 24 teams fiercely competing for the top prize on Easter Monday.

Teamwork and creativity shine at Rotaract Rarotonga’s The Great Easter Eggs-capade

Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Rotaract Rarotonga’s The Great Easter Eggs-capade held on Saturday was hailed a success despite less than the anticipated number of teams taking part in the event.

Letter: The real cost of their crimes

Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I raise questions on the sentencing of former Cook Islands deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau and two other former high-ranking Government officials (Nga Puna and Diane Charlie-Puna), handed jail terms for fraud and corruption charges.

Tereora College stages cultural extravaganza at Te Are Karioi

Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Tereora College students will showcase their cultural talents this evening at 6pm at the Te Are Karioi National Auditorium.

Te Mire Atu expands for overseas Cook Islanders to compete in 2025

Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

Cook Islands composers living in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia will be invited to participate in the prestigious Te Mire Atu original Māori song composition event next year.