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Ruta Mave: An opportunity to make the right decision on Vaimaanga road diversion

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Every man and his dog are commenting on the old Sheraton site and its development and rightly so because prior to the announcement the current ring road will cut in behind the complex, everyone was happy to see the site being cleaned up, writes Ruta Mave.

Letter: Vaimaanga redevelopment

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I applaud the developers of this project (Vaimaanga redevelopment) … well, the current developers anyway!

Letter: ‘Public interest’ versus tourism

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I read a letter in the paper the other day and would like to respond to the issues raised regarding the proposed road diversion behind the “Sheraton”. Basically, that report is over 30 years old and is completely obsolete today given the developments of Cook Islands Tourism since then.

Cook Islands documentary ‘Taonga’ continues to wow global film festivals

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

Taonga, a short documentary film about Cook Islands artist and activist Mike Tavioni, directed and produced by local filmmaker Glenda Tuaine, has been screened worldwide and most recently at the Hawaii International Film Festival.

Pacific Islands Forum Meeting preparations on track, says PM

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

With the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting just around two weeks away, Prime Minister Mark Brown says they have received confirmation from agencies, dialogue partners and leaders who will be attending.

Man released from custody on theft as servant charge

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man has been released from custody and appeared in court charged with theft as a servant.

Three men charged with breaching probation appear in court

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Three men have appeared in court, all charged with breaching probation.

Cook Islands to showcase culture and history Forum opening ceremony

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Pacific Leaders and delegates travelling to the Cook Islands for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52), can expect a warm and colourful Polynesian welcome during the PIFLM52 opening ceremony to be held on the evening of 6 November 2023 at the National Auditorium in Rarotonga.

Cook Islands seeks US loan to develop seabed mineral sector

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

A Republican US senator has endorsed the Cook Islands’ eligibility for a loan from an American development bank to finance seabed mineral resource development.

Top ranked Cook Islands earns hard-fought win over Singapore A

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

The Cook Islands netball side made a winning start to their Mirxes Nations Cup campaign, beating home side Singapore A 53-50 in their opening match over the weekend.

Pacific Games funding: More questions than answers

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The article on sports funding for this year’s Pacific Games (CINews 19 October 2023) probably raises more questions than answers.

Kata: Tapaitau

Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Budding netballer steps up to the international arena

Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Netball, Pacific Games, Sports, Weekend

Mere-Jean Piri is set to make her Cook Islands debut as the youngest player on the national team looks forward to the Nations Cup challenge in Singapore.

Cricket enters round six for men

Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Cricket, Sports

The round six of the T20 Domestic Season will see some exciting matches in the men’s division.

Next generation of football officials

Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) recently conducted an intensive five-day FIFA Youth Member Association Referees Course from October 2-6, 2023. This specialised training programme aimed to develop the skills and knowledge of young referees and prepare them for the challenges ahead in their football officiating careers.

Action-packed football weekend

Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The weekend is here, and football enthusiasts can expect an action-packed day as clubs from around Rarotonga come together to showcase their skills on the field today.

New Zealand’s banana ‘shortage based on seasonal demand’

Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

New Zealanders are bananas for bananas, but the country relies on imports from Mexico, Ecuador and the Philippines for its supply. Some fruit growers hope to change that by sowing the seeds for a homegrown industry.

PNG-China common currency talks

Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

One of the matters on the table for Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape during his visit to Beijing is establishing for both countries to trade in their own currencies.

Guns and roads in southwest Rarotonga

Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Editorials, Environment, Features, Local, National, Opinion, Weekend

The old deserted and controversial Sheraton Hotel in Vaimaanga is getting a new lease of life after Rarotonga businessman Chris Vaile took on the challenge to redevelop the site into a high-end apartment property complete with other amenities.

Reflecting on the Sheraton development

Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Features, Local, National, Weekend

A published author and former Government minister has weighed in on the ongoing Sheraton debate, labelling its background “a nightmare”.