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‘No issues’: Government on Sheraton road closure

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Local, National

Government says it has no issue with the closure of the coastal main road in Vaimaanga to make way for the Sheraton redevelopment. Rashneel Kumar and Al Williams report.

Letter: Vaimaanga ‘horseshoe’ road plan

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I have read with interest the recent articles and smoke signals in your paper relating to the proposed and scary horseshoe road plan for the old Sheraton site.

Eye-deal opportunity for Cook Islanders to get free glasses

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is conducting basic reading eye tests and distributing free eye glasses around Rarotonga in an effort to promote World Sight Day which will be marked today.

Medicinal cannabis legislation to go before Parliament in December

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Health, National

Legislation supporting availability of medicinal cannabis in the Cooks Islands will be tabled in Parliament.

Kata: Medical Marijuana Law

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Winston Peters

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Nikao dominates Saturday football match

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Sports

Nikao Sokattak Football team dominated Saturday’s match after winning all their games against Puaikura.

Exciting Opera Trio

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

The Opera in Rarotonga, talented and powerful Pacific trio, have arrived thrilled and ready to showcase a repertoire of opera classics, Pacific Imene, Waiata and contemporary songs over two nights this week - Friday and Saturday.

Letter: Boggs takes a slog

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Ruth Mave's article about me in your Monday paper was filled with ignorance regarding medicinal cannabis.

Friends of Fiji look forward to reconnecting with PM after 16 years

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum

With most Pacific Island communities each organising a meeting with their own leaders during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November, the Fijian community is buzzing with excitement to welcome Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Be there for each other - Mental Health Day

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

World Mental Health Day was an opportunity for people and communities to unite behind the theme ‘Mental health is a universal human right” to improve knowledge, raise awareness and support actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health.

New water safety signs in place amid increased rescue reports

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Tourism

Cook Islands Tourism says they have received reports of several visitors being rescued after ignoring verbal advice in relation to the Avaavaroa and Rutaki passages in Rarotonga.

Penrhyn visitor Robinson rescued

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

The young Tom Robinson who had spent a couple of weeks in Penrhyn last year before departing on his adventure was recently rescued at sea.

Community group receives fitness gear

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National

A community fitness group has been gifted much needed gear to help it provide a greater variety of strength-building exercises for members.

Tourism welcomes Hawaii ticket specials but calls for more flights

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

‘What will make the biggest difference is when frequency will be able to be increased’ Cooks tourism operators have welcomed sale airfares between Rarotonga and Honolulu but are still calling for an increase in flights.

Aussies boost Cook Islands tourism as visitor numbers soar

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

The return of Sydney flights is providing the Cook Islands tourism industry a timely boost to maintain high visitor arrival numbers heading into the lower season.

Kata: Cabinet

Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands set to play in new World Series

Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands are set to play in the inaugural IRL World Series in 2025 to determine the final men’s berths in the 2026 World Cup to be played in the Southern Hemisphere.

Young players shine at Raro 7s

Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby Union development manager Ben Koteka was pleased with the performance of young players at the Raro Rugby 7s tournament over the weekend.

Hunt named new Kuki coach

Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Rugby Union, Sports

Having been robbed of the chance to represent his Cook Island heritage on the playing field two years ago, Karmichael Hunt is relishing his new role as the country’s head coach.