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Letter: Proxy votes ‘will not fix the problem’

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

Dear Editor, The new Standing Orders for Parliament (SO) came into force on the 1st July 2022. There were some major changes in the new SO. One of the changes was that the Business Committee at the last sitting of Parliament for the year must recommend a sitting programme for the following year. There must be at least 14 sitting days per calendar year.

Running Rarotonga loop for charity

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National

A New Zealand social justice advocate has raised nearly $2000 to help struggling Kiwi youth with the promise of running the 32-kilometre loop around Rarotonga.

Airport Market Days draw crowds

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

After the exhilarating Airport Runway experience on Tuesday afternoon, Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) got back into gear early yesterday morning for the official opening of their Market Days.

High sea swells to subside later today, says Meteorological Service

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Weather

The Cook Islands Meteorological Service says the high sea swells affecting both the Northern and Southern groups are expected to calm down later today.

Airport seeks funding for phase two

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

The Cook Islands Airport Authority is moving into the second phase of the multi-million dollar project to replace the old concrete slabs.

Kairua appointed Secretary of Cultural Development

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, Economy, National

A new Secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Development has been appointed following Anthony Turua’s resignation late last year.

Public lands on runway for Airport Authority’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

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

Close to 4000 delighted people laughed and beamed as they walked, ran, cycled, and skated along Rarotonga’s International Airport runway on Tuesday in commemoration of its 50th anniversary, to be celebrated on Monday next week.

Visitor arrivals jump 26 per cent in 2023

Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Visitor arrivals for 2023 have jumped 26.3 per cent of the number recorded in the year 2022, exceeding the expectations of the Cook Islands tourism industry.

Cooks women take fifth place at Pacific Cup

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports

Cook Islands National Women’s Cricket team has taken fifth place after defeating Fiji at the 2024 SouthSeas Pacific Cup International Women’s Tournament in Auckland.

Boiler Room heats up Raro

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Entertainment, Features

Boiler Room rocked Rarotonga on Saturday night with a capacity crowd taking over the beachside venue of 21.3 Vaianas - playing to a potential viewership of 4 million online, the sights, sounds and vibes of the Cook Islands were on proud display through online cameras capturing the action.

Kata: Health

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letter: WHO results

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

Kia Orana Editor, The results as reported by WHO is the same trend from previous years. However, when we talk about universal health coverage the reality is that healthcare services are easily accessible to everyone in the Cook Islands, and are free to everyone residing in the Pa Enua.

Letter: How’s ya health?

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

Dear Editor, The World Health Organization has recently released its ‘Tracking Universal Health Coverage 2023 Global Monitoring Report’ and the results are not good for the Cook Islands. In fact, we are third to bottom in the Pacific - just above Niue and Papua New Guinea.

One of Rarotonga’s few classic cars for sale

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Go Local

Cruising the Rarotonga loop road in one of the only classic cars on the island could soon be a reality for a keen Cook Islands petrol head.

High sea swells warning issued

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

Cook Islands Meteorological Services issued a heavy swell warning for both the Southern and Northern Cook Islands yesterday.

Tourist safe after a night on the mountain

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

A 40-year-old tourist was located at the Ikurangi track after a night in the cold, and police say it was not exactly a rescue mission for them since the tourist took care of herself and was still fit.

Drink driving accused appear in court

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Sailosi Waqalala Ratuvukivuki appeared before Justice of the Peace John Whitta at the Avarua Criminal Court on Thursday last week for a charge of excess blood alcohol and careless driving.

Long Service Awards honour courage and dedication

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Honouring courage and dedication, three Airport Authority Rescue fire fighters were recognised with Long Service Gold Star awards (25+ years’ service).

Cooks rates poorly in WHO and World Bank universal health coverage report

Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, Local, National

Cook Islands has ranked poorly in the Pacific according to a Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Global Monitoring Report, produced by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank.

Kata: Prizegiving

Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion