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Pride and podiums: CISNOC applauds athletes for Pacific Games performance

Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) lauded Team Cook Islands for their victories and dedication at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, which wrapped up Friday.

Cook Islands teens ready to fly the flag at NZ Secondary Schools Champs

Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Sports

Sixteen-year-old athletes Emma Louisa Papalii and Nuku Koroa will be representing Cook Islands at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Track, Field and Road Race Championships in Christchurch this weekend.

From Manchester to Rarotonga: Global grooves unite in feel-good December concert

Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

The amazing cello and accordion duo will be gracing the stage tonight, bringing a delightful blend of folk, pop, and even some stripped-back pop punk tunes to a ‘feel-good’ December concert at Tamarind House in Tupapa.

Letter: ‘Lack of trust’

Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Firstly, and importantly the bravery of Ms George to make public a very traumatic experience needs to be acknowledged. I can attest to the commitment of Alana to her goal and love for the people of the Cook Islands. As to the TMO and Mr (Bob) Williams, the lack of proper processes, the lack of trust and possible interference is once again evident.

Letter: Previous Sheraton developer responds

Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Contrary to popular belief, Tim Tepaki, a previous Sheraton developer and current developer of the private sector $300 million PERCI development, wasn’t broke.

Cook Islands youth leaders urged to tap into $16,000 grants

Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National

Grants of US$10,000 (NZ$16,239) are up for grabs for Cook Islands alumni of a Pacific youth leadership development programme, to design and implement projects which will help address issues in the region.

PM urges global action at COP28

Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Taking centre stage at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Change Convention over the weekend in Dubai, Prime Minister Mark Brown called upon world leaders to consider those on the frontlines of an environmental war ‘we did not initiate’.

Pacific police unite to build networks and capability for a safer region

Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Fifteen Pacific police agencies are attending the three-day Pacific Community for Law Enforcement Cooperation (PCLEC) meeting to discuss the ongoing development and strengthening of its network.

Tourism launches business survey

Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

Cook Islands Tourism is seeking the input of businesses across the country to identify the key challenges and opportunities they face.

Strong winds ravage Penrhyn: Island calls for urgent weather alert upgrade

Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Weather

Penrhyn residents are reeling after strong winds ripped through their homes early yesterday morning, causing significant damage and raising concerns about the lack of timely warnings.

Aitutaki drug trial hinges on cryptic messages, expert analysis

Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National, Outer Islands

Text messages, drug analysis, and expert testimony are the Crown’s mainstays in its case against an alleged Aitutaki drug dealer, Gray Ronald Pitomaki Turia.

Kata: Surgical intervention

Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

‘Oversold’ flight delays Team Cook Islands’ homecoming

Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games, Sports

The remaining Team Cook Islands athletes and officials at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, were unable to board their scheduled flight on Sunday due to an “oversold” situation.

Rain or shine, netball heats up in paradise!

Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

The heavens have opened up and blessed Rarotonga with much needed rain but the netball action in the BSP Netball in Paradise is only heating up!

CIFA ousts Arere after court decision, 10-year ban upheld

Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has officially dismissed its president, Tiraa Arere, after months of a leadership dispute that ended up in court.

Climate change, overfishing: Pacific tuna faces ‘unprecedented challenges’

Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National, Regional

The annual regional fisheries meeting to discuss and address crucial matters concerning tuna fisheries and the marine ecosystems they inhabit began yesterday with a traditional welcome and official opening ceremony at the National Auditorium.

Letter: Sheraton ‘land bank’

Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The thing most clear about Tim Arnold’s explanation of the historical decisions about the Sheraton is it’s all about the money (‘Pa Ariki acted in good faith, Crown must follow suit’, Cook Islands News, November 18). He didn’t deny she (Pa Ariki) received payments; he is arguing she didn’t receive enough money.

Letter: CISNOC transparency demanded

Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Will CISNOC (Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee) show us where their policy allows the Secretary General to leave his post and work for someone somewhere else and more to the point when and who made the policy? (CISNOC head’s remote work arrangement questioned, Cook Islands News, December 2).

Cook Islands and Samsung team up to spark innovation in youth

Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National, Technology

South Korean mobile phone manufacturing company Samsung aims to foster a culture of innovative thinking and problem-solving among Cook Islands youth through the launch of design thinking innovative Solve for Tomorrow challenge.

Tupapa legacy waste collection dates released

Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

In an effort to rid the island of legacy waste, the ‘Titā ki te Titā kore’ collection project will continue this week in the district of Tupapa, starting tomorrow through to Friday.