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Australian High Commissioner focuses on business development, tourism, and education

Tuesday 15 August 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands business leaders have been encouraged to tap into an initiative linking Pacific importers with Australian exporters.

Work underway to remedy water leaks at Rarotonga Hospital

Tuesday 15 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

Serious issues surrounding the ablution facilities and plumbing works in all wards at Rarotonga Hospital are now being urgently addressed, Cook Islands Minister of Health Rose Brown says.

‘Rarotonga is not safe’: Police

Tuesday 15 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Crime, Economy, National

A Kiwi family who arrived on Rarotonga for a holiday had their cash, passports, and other items stolen on their first night on the island. Police say there is a clear pattern of targeted burglaries at visitor accommodation facilities.

Accused seeking discharge for fear of job loss

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A man charged with careless driving and failing to comply and report an accident is calling for a discharge without conviction on the grounds he could possibly lose his job.

CIFA appoints national academy director

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) has recently appointed elite player and coach developer Jess Ibrom as the new National Academy Director.

Men jailed for plot to kill ex-Samoan leader Tuilaepa

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

Two men charged with conspiring to murder former Samoan prime minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi have been jailed. RNZP reports.

Damage caused by Hawaiian wildfires worth billions

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Over $US5.6 billion worth of infrastructure was destroyed in the wildfires that devastated the town of Lahaina last week, RNZ reports.

Letter: Too little too late for Aitutaki lagoon and reef

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

A couple of weeks back the National Environment Service (NES) announced $400,000 funding to undertake a foreshore study of Rarotonga and Aitutaki.

Kata: Mushroom soup

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

RUTA MAVE: Our creatives deserve better

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

If people paid thousands for a church rebuild, they would never see, they would equally pay to see their culture captured on film, writes Ruta Mave.

Antique English clock returned home

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

Resting magnificently in its timeless beauty on a brand new cabinet in the Makea Karika Ariki palace is the long-lost antique English made clock.

Financial outlook dim for New Zealand and Aussie economies

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

While the Cook Islands is better placed for economic growth than its Pacific neighbours - the news is not all good with larger neighbouring economies New Zealand and Australia - struggling on the world stage.

Woman escapes custodial sentence for stabbing partner

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Dora Tearuru Williams has escaped a custodial sentence after stabbing her partner in the stomach.

Brown discusses more transport connectivity for air and sea with Fiji

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown met with Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Biman Prasad in the margins of the Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) in Suva last week.

Woman in custody following multiple contempt charges

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A woman who has struggled to comply with bail conditions has been remanded in custody.

Experience history, culture and a grand feast with Highland Paradise

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features

An experience you would not forget. This is what many would say after returning and experiencing the unique and authentic cultural presentation at Highland Paradise.

Cooks still playing catch up in collecting tourism dollars

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands still has a lot of catching up to do as other Pacific tourism economies, including Fiji and Samoa, are showing strength in the post pandemic market.

Overseas players were considered: Netball Cook Islands

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball Cook Islands has responded to queries from the public on why the National Squad did not have overseas players selected.

Rarotonga Football Season filled with outstanding performances

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The opening week of the Rarotonga football season was undeniably filled with outstanding performances.

Beddoes wins 800m finals at 4J champs

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

Cook Islands athlete Alex Beddoes won the 800m finals at the 4J Senior Scottish Athletics National Championships.