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Woman warned over drink driving

Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

An 18-year-old has been warned that further offending in relation to driving under the influence of alcohol could see her serving jail time.

Court


Cook Islands United Party faces hefty legal bill

Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands United Party could be facing a costs order of more than $30,000 for their failed electoral petitions, but the party leader says he has “no regrets”.

National


Schools culture festival starts tonight

Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Education, National

Rarotonga’s biggest and best school culture festival will grace the stage at the Are Karioi National Auditorium over two nights starting this evening at 6pm.

Culture


Motorcycle theft sees ‘sizeable jump’

Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National

The rate of motorcycle theft over the first three months of 2023 is more than double that of the same period last year, potentially bringing an end to a five-year downward trend.

Crime


Cooks U15 lose opener

Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands lost its opening match to Fiji in the OFC Under 15 Boys Development Tournament which got underway in Auckland, New Zealand, yesterday.

Football


Self-service laundry facility launched in Rarotonga

Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local

A new laundromat service providing walk-in services for customers opened in Avarua, Rarotonga on Thursday.

Features


Ruta Mave: Celebrate people when they’re alive

Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

I notice that not many want to celebrate life but they will rush to a funeral at the drop of a hat, writes Ruta Mave.

Editorials


Religious celebration basis of Gragg’s new exhibition

Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Art, Features

The artist who founded the Cook Islands’ premier art gallery has used a painting she created 15 years ago to showcase the ‘joy, variety, and innovation’ of one of the island nation’s oldest religious celebrations as a springboard for her latest exhibition.

Art


Cooks-US diplomatic relations likely to be finalised ‘by the middle of this year’

Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands are a step closer to forming formal diplomatic arrangements with the United States.

Economy


Burglar with more than 60 convictions given jail time

Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man who was released from jail following a five-year stretch for burglary has been sent back for similar offending.

Court


Assault charges disputed

Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports

A man charged with common assault and assaulting a female is disputing the charges.

Football

Three spend Easter weekend in jail

Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, National

Three people spent the long Easter weekend in lock-up, Police said in a statement.

Court


Key bills in Parliament

Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics

A number of key bills including amendments to the Crimes Bill will be presented in the second meeting of the 18th Parliament which starts at 1pm today.

National


Historical day for Fijian journalism as ‘draconian’ media law scrapped

Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Twenty-nine (29) parliamentarians voted to repeal the Media Industry Development Act, while 21 voted against it and 3 did not vote.

Fiji


Lady Panthers’ misery continues

Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Lady Panthers’ misery in round two of the Cook Islands women’s rugby league 13s competition continues after the side went down to neighbours Lady Eels.

League


Utilising our diaspora: Rangi’s journey of community service and governance

Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Derek Fox | Published in Features, Weekend

Caren Rangi, a highly qualified Cook Islander who lives in New Zealand, has just completed seven and a half years on the Board of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) – one of the government’s most powerful agencies. She shares her journey of community service and governance with Rarotonga resident and prominent Kiwi journalist Derek Fox.

Features


Cook Islands student orators deliver kōrero with confidence

Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Pride in Reo Māori was evident from the students on stage in the Tārērē Kōrero Māori ā te au 'Api'i Tuarua ō te Kūki 'Airani (Reo Māori Schools Speech Competition) which was held over two nights at the National Auditorium Domes earlier this week.

Education


NZ chilli-eating champ gets taste of Rarotonga

Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Food

The three-time New Zealand chilli-eating champion and former Oceania Belt holder connected with the “chilli heads” of Rarotonga during his first-ever trip to the Cook Islands recently, and sees potential for the sport to grow in the island nation. Joanne Holden reports.

Features


Proud Cook Islander continues work of art

Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features

Cook Islander Joyana Finch (nee Meyer) has released a new series of designs on her Mrs. J Finch website. Finch had released children’s science books ‘Buzz the Electron’ and ‘Violet the Photon’ in 2021 which she illustrated in Rarotonga.

Art


Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: Love one another and lay down our lives for each other in deep, meaningful service

Saturday 8 April 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

If you love the words and life of Dr Martin Luther King, discover the life that influenced him – his name was Jesus, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Editorials


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