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Netball heats up 2025 Beach Games

Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

Beach netball kicked off the 2025 Cook Islands Beach Games at the National Beach Court in Nikao over the weekend.

Ruta Mave: Passport proposal- A dangerous game of independence or a distraction?

Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

I do not know about you but I am asking myself what is going on? Is Prime Minister Mark Brown’s family being held hostage? Does he have a gun against his head? Why else would he persist against mounting public pressure to push for a passport for the Cook Islands? Ruta Mave writes.

Cook Islands passport proposal

Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Kia Orana e te Iti tangata Kuki Airani ite aroa maata o to tatou Atua ko Iesu Mesia, no te mataiti ou 2025.

Govt neglecting domestic priorities and Parliament duties, says Heather

Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National

The leader of the Cook Islands United Party has voiced concerns over the Government’s recent focus on international matters, claiming it is spending more time abroad than in Parliament.

Government ready to assist Vanuatu community fundraising

Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, Regional, Vanuatu

Cook Islands Government has expressed its willingness to assist Rarotonga’s Vanuatu community in their fundraising efforts following the recent devastating earthquake in Port Vila.

Mateariki’s emotional return after pageant triumph

Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Features

Maine Etu Kura 2024/Miss Akatokamanava Pivai Ambushia Mateariki was crowned the first runner up in the Maine Kuki Airani Aotearoa beauty pageant held over a month ago in Auckland, New Zealand.

‘Lack of business’: Opposition slams Govt over Parliament sitting days

Monday 6 January 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Parliament

Cook Islands Parliament has been recommended to sit for 39 days this year, after sitting for only 14 days in 2024 – 28 days less than the number of sitting days originally planned.

Kata: More time abroad

Sunday 5 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Low turn out at 60th anniversary concert

Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Aitutaki villages raise over $200,000 at annual Koni Raoni events

Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National, Outer Islands

The two Aitutaki villages of Vaipeka and Vaipae collected over $200,000 from the Koni Raoni events held on Boxing Day and the New Year’s Day.

Mauke welcomes 2025 with traditional Raoni

Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, Local, National, Outer Islands

The island of Akatokamanava celebrated the last festive event of the year by welcoming the New Year with the traditional Raoni event this week. Nicolea Mateariki reports.

Love in paradise: Fijian couple weds in Rarotonga

Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Features, Weekend

On December 21, 2024, Rarotonga became the backdrop for a heartfelt celebration of love as Losirene Dasalusalu and her newly wedded husband, Ratu Osea Dasalusalu, tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony.

Virtues: A New Year change of heart

Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

It’s only the first week of January, and already I have a confession to make about my New Year’s resolutions, writes Linda Kavelin-Popov.

‘Love, faith, people’: Emile-Brown honoured for service to Cook Islands community

Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National

Three New Zealand-based Cook Islanders were awarded the King's Service Medal for their dedicated service to the Cook Islands and Pacific communities.

Five sports to feature at 2025 Cook Islands Beach Games

Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports

The annual Cook Islands Beach Games, which begin today, will feature five sports to be played at the Nikao Beach Courts and The Edgewater Resort and Spa.

Aitutaki tragedy: Tourist dies after being struck by motorcyclist

Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, Tourism

An elderly tourist died in Aitutaki after being struck by a motorcycle, marking the second road-related fatality on the island within two weeks, prompting calls for increased road safety measures.

Government takes allegation against Cook Islands-flagged vessel ‘very seriously’

Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National

Government takes the allegations made against a Cook Islands-flagged oil tanker under international investigation ‘very seriously’.

Escaping the summer heat

Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National, Tourism, Weather

Many believe that the temperature this summer has been hotter than in previous years, leading families, including locals and tourists, to seek relief in the ocean.

Ciguatera poisoning cases reported: Williams

Saturday 4 January 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Health, Local, National

Secretary of Health Bob Williams confirmed that three cases of ciguatera poisoning had been recorded in recent weeks.