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Tupapa too strong for Titikaveka

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Last week, the 2023 Rarotonga football competition matches provided an array of impressive performances from local teams. Spectators were treated to exciting battles between Puaikura FC and Avatiu FC, Tupapa Maraerenga FC and Titikaveka, and Matavera FC and Nikao Sokattak FC.

Letter: ‘Point finger at administrators’

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

To the ex-boxer calling out sport free loaders. If you have a problem, go to the federations’ executive, CISNOC, etc and make a formal report to make them accountable.

Letter: Pay rise for health workers

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Obesity, diabetes, hospital lack of maintenance – what do they have in common?

Research aims to break down barriers for Cook Islands women in leadership

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Features, In Depth, National

Christina Akanoa, the Assistant Professor of Political Science at Brigham Young University-Hawaii (BYU-H), is making significant strides in understanding the contributions of Cook Islands women in sustainable growth and political involvement.

Agriculture conducts survey of subsistence farmers

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

The Ministry of Agriculture is conducting a survey of subsistence farmers.

Project launched for safe removal of legacy waste on Rarotonga

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The National Environment Service (NES) has partnered with Cook Islands General Transport (CIGT) to launch the “Tita’ ki te Tita’ kore Project”.

Cook Islands to unveil new policy to boost ICT sector

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The National ICT Policy and two other associated documents to bolster the country’s information and communication technologies (ICT) division will be launched by Prime Minister Mark Brown this week.

Students pursue Pilot dreams through Air NZ

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

A group of ambitious students from Tereora College reached for the skies when they participated in the prestigious Air New Zealand Pilot Information Evening in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand, last week.

Legal issues delay final submissions in corruption trial

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, Crime, National

The final submissions in the high-profile corruption trial involving the suspended Deputy Prime Minister and two former senior public servants have been pushed back after the judge sought clarification on some legal issues at their last hearing.

Award-winning photographer’s work recognised globally again

Monday 21 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Award-winning photographer and turtle tour operator Charlotte Piho has had her work recognised globally again.

Kata: Parking system

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

$75k office makeover

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has defended its spending of $75,000 on the renovation of a minister’s office, amid reports of additional expenditure.

Football fans in for a treat

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Football fans can look forward to an action-packed round two in the Rarotonga football competition when Matavera takes on Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga battles Titikaveka today.

Alcohol related matters in court

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National

Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams presided over several alcohol related matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday, August 17.

NES warns against disturbing whales during migration season

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

It is the whale watching season and the National Environment Service (NES) advises that the normal movements of whales should not be disrupted.

Te Ipukarea Society: Potential impacts of deep seabed mining on our tuna fisheries

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

This article has been drawn largely from two reports. One was published in the journal Nature in June 2023, and the other, a Secretariat for the Pacific Community (SPC) report from 2018. These references are available on request.

Thomas Wynne: The vaka of language revitalisation

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Ei’ia to matou Tu Oe? Where are our navigators? Because, kare o te Vaka to'ie'ie Tu Oe – A drifting Vaka has no navigator, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Police Commissioner attends Pacific Heads of Maritime Forces Conference in Samoa

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police Commissioner TJ Keenan attended the 6th South West Pacific Heads of Maritime Forces (SWPHMF) Conference, in Apia, Samoa this week.

Reigniting the love of opera

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

The Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) Opera in Rarotonga is set to return for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic next month.

New antenatal classes in Rarotonga aim to instil confidence

Saturday 19 August 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Health, National

A new six-week course helping expectant Cook Islands mothers prepare for labour, birth and early parenting has secured funding to continue delivering the programme for at least another year.