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Cooks toasts World Tourism Day 2023

Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Tourism Celebrates World Tourism Day 2023 with the launch of Cook Islands People’s Choice Awards and Opening of Regenerative Tourism Experience.

Proud Oe Vaka junior girls receive world medals

Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

The Cook Islands Under 16 junior girls oe vaka world champions are proud and excited to finally be presented with their bronze medals, after their epic race at the 2023 International Va’a Federation (IVF) World Paddling Distance Championships (10 - 19th August) in Apia, Samoa.

High hopes for Pacific Games

Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Athletics, Other Sports, Pacific Games, Sports

Cook Islands team to the Pacific Games 2023 in Honiara, Solomon Islands this year is looking to increase their medal tally.

Letter: Pacific Islands Forum

Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

If it’s costing only $NZ 150,000 for Pacific Island Forum leaders meeting in Rarotonga in November,  then, that’s cheap. Any leaders meeting anywhere tends to hit the million mark these days because they are such bourgeois affairs. Rajend Naidu

Letter: Sheraton redevelopment

Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

It should be of huge public concern that the “new” private development of the Vaimaanga hotel site will soon include the closure of the main coastal road, forcing a long traffic diversion around the back of the hotel site for all motorists, purely in order to enable future guests and residents of the new hotel, direct access to a non-existent beach, with no sand, and no swimming or snorkelling , and bounded by huge rock revetments, which have been in place for years.

Letter: The cost of air travel

Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The excuses that Air New Zealand dream up for their high ticket prices from Auckland to Rarotonga, are just that, weak excuses, the only reason that they give that is genuine for their high prices is that they do this for "commercial reasons" to try and offset the loss of $591 million from 2021. I can understand this but don't try and recoup this loss just from their flights to Rarotonga alone.

Police investigate alleged Nikao assault incident

Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

A family has reached out to the Rarotonga community seeking more information about an alleged incident at the Nikao Social Centre.

Government wants $1000 for requested information on politicians’ travel costs

Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Government wants to be paid more than $1000 for a breakdown of what it costs taxpayers to fund the travel of politicians, but it’s decision to charge for the information doesn’t wash with the Ombudsman.

Statement expected next week on medicinal cannabis : Prime Minister’s Office

Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Health, Local, National

The final draft report and a plan for a medicinal cannabis regime has been completed, says Office of the Prime Minister chief of staff Ben Ponia.

School students get the fire safety message

Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National

Apii Te Uki Ou are among the first Cook Islands students to be involved in a campaign for readiness and preparedness for fires.

United States confirms long-serving diplomat to lead a delegation to Pacific Islands Forum

Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield will lead the United States Delegation at the Pacific Islands Forum in Rarotonga on November 10.

Terminally-ill visitor shut out

Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Health, National

The family of a terminally-ill Australian visitor who was blocked from bringing his medication by Cook Islands authorities do not want to see anyone else face the same ordeal.

Te Are Ariki - moving forward

Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

Te Are Ariki (House of Ariki) three-day annual general meeting which also includes the attendance of the Ariki vaatuatua or kauono (speakers), is underway at Parliament House.

Kata: Running the country

Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Apii Avarua eyes 13th consecutive Prince of Wales Athletics title

Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports

Primary schools on Rarotonga have been training athletes for the past few weeks in preparation for the biggest sports competition on the island, the annual 2023 CITC Prince of Wales Primary School Championships, which begins today, Tuesday, at 3pm.

Tokouso claims second Tri Nations Series title

Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Tokouso (Samoa and Tonga) claimed their second Vodafone Tri Nations Series title after Tabusoro Fiji defeated Cook Islands Residents in the final match of the series on Saturday.

Netball CI names co-captains for Nations Cup and Pacific Games

Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Pacific Games, Sports

Marjorie “Mati” Toru and Romehael “Romey” Rauraa have been named as the co-captains for the Cook Islands national netball team set to compete at the Nations Cup in Singapore and the Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands later this year.

Action-packed matches across all age groups and categories

Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The seventh round of the Rarotonga Football Season saw an action-packed series of matches across different age groups and categories, featuring Titikaveka FC, Tupapa FC, Nikao FC, Matavera FC, Puaikura FC, and Avatiu FC.

Vanuatu opposition files no-confidence motion against PM Sato Kilman

Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Vanuatu's opposition has filed a motion to call an extra-ordinary session of parliament Monday next week to debate a motion of no confidence against new Prime Minister Sato Kilman, who was elected for the top job.

Autism students to display masterpieces at inaugural art auction

Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Following 10 weeks of fun and hard work, the cool and creative artists of Takavekave Tatou, the Autism Cook Islands art programme, will be displaying their masterpieces this Thursday evening.