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Letter: Medicinal cannabis plan

Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I have some very good news. This good news was right there in front of me all this time but I overlooked it.

Letters to the Editor


Airport Board acknowledges delays

Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

A major upgrade to the Rarotonga International Airport could help assist with some of the issues around long wait times at the airport.

Economy


PM to attend meetings in Thailand, Japan and PNG

Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown departed Rarotonga on Friday en-route to three international meetings.

Economy


Bears end 20-year drought

Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Arorangi Bears premier men’s side ended their 20-year drought in the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition after beating defending champions Tupapa Panthers in a pulsating final at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia on Saturday.

League


Police investigate homicide, off duty officer stabbed

Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

Police are continuing with a homicide investigation after a 29 year-old man was fatally stabbed on Saturday night.

Crime


Bond wins Experts title in Te Mire Ura return

Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

Kathleen Bond was “shocked and ecstatic” to win the 2023 Te Mire Ura Experts female title at Rehab Nightclub on Friday night. She was still reeling from the win yesterday afternoon.

Entertainment


Police criticised in handling of fraud matter

Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police have been criticised over their handling of a French national who had fraud charges against him thrown out.

Crime


League final bound to be a cracker

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon

When defending champions Tupapa Panthers and Arorangi Bears meet in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition final this afternoon, one thing is guaranteed – an entertaining clash, one not to be missed.

Sports


Roigard wins Tour de Raro race

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The annual Ride Raro Tour de Raro Cycle Race is always the final event of Cook Islands Triathlon Association’s Festival of events and took place on Tuesday afternoon.

Sports


Thomas Wynne: Public money must be treated with respect and accountability

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, famously said, “A nation's budget is a reflection of its priorities and values.” He emphasised that government spending reveals the true intentions and concerns of a nation’s government.

Editorials


Teen launches online store selling pre-loved games

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Go Local

The mantra of a 15-year-old Cook Islands boy who has kick-started his own business selling second-hand video games around the country is ‘just do it’.

Features


Te Ipukarea Society: 27 years of protecting our Ipukarea

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

It has been almost 12 months since the last Te Ipukarea Society Annual General Meeting (AGM). As usual, before our AGM, we look back over the activities of the Society for the preceding 12 months.

Environment

Letter: Call for dialogue on ‘water issues’

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor I hope this letter finds you well, this missive presents an opportunity for an open dialogue regarding a matter of significant community concern.

Letters to the Editor


Exploration study shines light on seabed minerals

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

A major minerals assessment carried out by Seabed Minerals Authority has reaffirmed where the highest concentrations of nodules are expected to be within the Cook Islands exclusive economic zone.

Environment


End of a Covid era: PM surprised by WHO declaration

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown says he was surprised by the World Health Organization’s declaring the end of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Health


Cops find one in five vehicles non-compliant

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

More than one in five four-wheeled vehicles are estimated to be non-compliant on Rarotonga.

Court


Drink driving accused ‘out of control’, says lawyer

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man who has entered guilty pleas to multiple drink driving offences has been described by his lawyer as “out of control”.

Court


Importation rules a meaty issue

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

A Cook Islands supermarket boss is calling on the Government to remove some of the barriers preventing the country from accessing cheaper imported meat from New Zealand – and he appears to have the support of the Prime Minister.

Economy


‘We’re champions’: Lady Bears complete rare double in women’s 13s competition

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports

They came, they saw, they conquered. Lady Bears were yesterday crowned the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s women’s champions for the first time after defeating Lady Panthers 28-16 in the final held at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.

Rugby league


‘Biggest charity ball’ rakes in $30k

Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

Two hundred and forty-four guests attended the extravagant Cook Islands Red Cross Society Crowning Ball fundraising event last Saturday which raised a whopping $30,000.

Art


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