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World first: Cook Islands rugby league captains to create sporting history

Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

Brad and Kiana Takairangi are set to create sporting history when they captain the Cook Islands Aitu and Moana in Saturday’s Pacific Championships double-header against Fiji at Suva’s HFC Stadium (Fiji time).

League


Rarotonga football season resumes

Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

After a two-week break for the Cook Islands Games, the football season is back in full swing, and excitement is expected to be palpable at the CIFA Complex today.

Football


Pet Talk: Controlling pet population and improving health through desexing

Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Desexing, also known as spaying (for females) or neutering (for males), is a common veterinary procedure. This practice is crucial not only for controlling the pet population in Rarotonga but also for improving the health and behaviour of pets, writes Dr Rose Hasegawa, medical director Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Opinion


Letter: Raro becoming ‘concrete paradise’

Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It’s got to be a joke. “CIIC” and “tree rehabilitation” (Oct 21st Cook Islands News article) in the same sentence? That’s two polar opposites. We don’t care about vehicular traffic, just don’t cut the trees, please.

Letters to the Editor


Airport offers support to Samoa amid CHOGM rush

Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Regional, Samoa

The Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) is open and ready to assist Samoa, which is hosting the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia this week.

Economy


Multimillion-dollar hangar project to improve capacity and efficiency

Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

The Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) is set to improve its operational capabilities with the introduction of a new multipurpose (M1) building designed to accommodate tenant ground handling, service equipment and cargo.

Economy


Te Aponga faces scrutiny over handling of workplace incident

Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Local, National

The government-owned electricity provider, Te Aponga Uira (TAU), is remaining silent on the internal investigation into a workplace incident that resulted in four staff members being electrocuted in mid-August this year.

Local


Creative Centre extension provides safe learning space for members

Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The handover ceremony of Creative Centre’s new extension of its vocational learning facility was held last week. It was funded by Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Project.

Local


Shell-shocked: Environmentalists outraged by attempted turtle theft

Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

A teenager and a woman were caught “stealing” a Pacific green sea turtle in the early hours of Tuesday, raising concerns among environmentalists and the public about the harassment of marine life.

Environment


Child assault results in two-month prison term

Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A man who slapped, punched and stomped on a child’s chest in an outer island has been sentenced to two months of imprisonment.

Court


Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced

Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

A fifth weekly flight between Sydney and Rarotonga will be added next year, providing a significant boost to tourism in the Cook Islands.

Economy


Kata: Volunteer firefighters

Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata


Tahiti and Rarotonga sailors bond over sailing and fun

Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sailing, Sports

The Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) is pleased to be hosting sailors and coaches from Tahiti this week for the Rarotonga-Tahiti Sailing Challenge.

Sailing


Cook Islands dominate Harmony Nines

Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Cook Islands dominated the Harmony Nines, winning the Under 18s and Open Men’s divisions, while also reaching the final in the Open Women’s division.

Rugby league


Michael Tavioni: Leave our New Zealand passport alone

Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

There are countries in the world where governments always ask their citizens’ opinion on any major issue before enacting legislation. In these countries, the government will only proceed if the public approves, writes Mitaera Ngatae Teatuakaro Michael Tavioni BEM.

Editorials


Letter: Call for sustainable waste disposal

Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, With the climate change COP-29 coming up, I think it is timely to consider what Pacific Small Island Developing States (“SIDS”) can do to help reduce impacts of greenhouse gases. It is also relevant to talk about disposal of plastic wastes, because the 5th International Negotiating Committee for the new global Plastics Treaty will take place next month.

Letters to the Editor


Cook Islands youth ambassadors to attend High School Summit in Japan

Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) last week held a final orientation session for the five students selected to represent the Cook Islands at the High School Summit on World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024 in Japan.

Education


Ministry addresses education gaps with curriculum update

Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Cook Islands Ministry of Education is undertaking a curriculum refresh to update the outdated curriculum and better align it with New Zealand, with the aim of implementing all changes by 2027.

Education


Cook Islanders return from US Leadership Fellowship inspired to make a difference

Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

Two Cook Islanders who participated in the second US–Pacific Institute for Rising Leaders Fellowship described the annual programme as an eye opener.

Features


Air NZ passenger offloaded for intoxication

Tuesday 22 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police received reports of minor incidents over the weekend with one involving an Air New Zealand passenger who was offloaded for allegedly being drunk.

Crime


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