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‘Leaving nobody behind’: Government developing Digital Transformation Strategy

Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Technology

The Cook Islands Government is in the throes of developing a Digital Transformation Strategy, with the intention of “leaving nobody behind” when it comes to the online world.

Local


Pedestrian access restricted as seawall undergoes repairs

Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has engaged Civil Contractors Limited to undertake repair works to the seawall opposite the King’s Representative residence in Turoa, Titikaveka.

Local


Culture confirms Te Maeva Nui 2023 ‘in a reduced form’

Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Culture, National

Head of the Ministry of Cultural Development Anthony Turua confirmed to Cook Islands News that “we are still running the normal scaled down 58th Te Maeva Nui Celebration this year, similar to last year, due to the current economic landscape”.

Culture


Women’s league comp hots up

Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Rugby league, Sports

The Cook Islands women’s rugby league competition is gaining momentum as a newcomer stuns defending champions in round two over the weekend.

League


Te Tuhi Kelly: 200 years of the arrival of the Gospel to Cook Islands

Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Opinion

The Cook Islands is due to celebrate 200 years of the arrival of the Gospel to these shores. A momentous occasion to be celebrated by one and all with visitors from around the world coming to the Cook Islands to bask in the glory of the spreading of the word of God, writes Te Tuhi Kelly.

Opinion


Call for ‘stringent control’: Drink driver records highest level ‘we seen in recent years’: Police

Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A drunk driver on Rarotonga has recorded a breath alcohol reading nearly five times the legal limit – the highest police have seen in recent years.

Court


Establishment of National Human Rights Institute gains momentum

Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Culture, Local, National

Cook Islands Ombudsman Niki Rattle has returned from a conference in Fiji with fresh ideas as the office looks to establish a Human Rights Institute for the Cook Islands.

Culture


Messi and Putellas voted best players

Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

World Cup champion Lionel Messi edged Kylian Mbappé again, this time to take FIFA’s best men’s player award on Monday. The best women’s player was Spain’s Alexia Putellas for a second straight year.

Football


Report finds operation of sludge system ‘compliant’

Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National

A report into the operation of the sludge drying beds managed by the To Tatou Vai water authority has found them compliant.

Environment


Tender for road works

Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Good to see the roads being sealed but I never seen any tender for this clean up job. Come on e Garth (Henderson, Financial Secretary), come on e Arapati, eaa teia angaanga repo. Why no tender. I think same thing happen for the Ngatangiia and Avatiu valley roads before the election. No tender too. Na kotou rai e aati ta kotou ture. E kino tikae teia tu.

Letters to the Editor


Teariki reels in big bucks at annual fishing competition

Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Fishing, Local, National, Sports

Teariki (Buck) Buckley Jr walked away $1000 richer on Saturday after winning the 2023 Gordon Murray Memorial Fishing Competition.

Fishing


Youngsters impress at annual triathlon challenge

Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Saturday afternoon was hot and sunny for the Cook Islands Triathlon annual Paradise Supplies Kids’ Tri event.

Sports


Cops continue chasing unpaid fines in courts

Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Seven motorists have been penalised and ordered to pay costs on top of unpaid traffic fines.

Court


Touch comp

Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands Touch Association will this afternoon hold second to last round of their weekly open’s competition at the National Stadium in Nikao. On Wednesday last week, the association held the mixed competition which saw some tough battles.

Sports


Fun in the sun at annual vaka race

Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

In the scorching sun where the only place to cool off was in the inviting sparkling sea, 16 oe vaka corporate teams battled for top prize at Vaiana’s Bistro & Bar beachfront on Saturday afternoon.

Sports


Eels thump Sea Eagles

Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Avatiu Nikao Eels have made their title intentions clear with a big win in round three of the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition over the weekend.

Rugby league


Sense of pride

Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

Pride – A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.

Opinion


Where’s the stair climber machine?

Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, With all the current excitement about a new lift (elevator) being installed at the Court House/Justice complex, finally addressing the long existing issue of how to get the pakari, elderly and infirm, as well as mothers and babies, up those stairs and into the Court/land/BDM sections, one is forced to ask what ever happened to that Stair Climber machine, which the then Minister in charge trialled and demonstrated live on CITV, and no doubt had photos in the CINews back in the day? Does anyone else recall that event, which was touted as being the beginning of a new access era in a Justice building already fraught with issues.

Letters to the Editor


Cooks financially secure for natural disasters, says PM

Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Business, Local, National

With tropical cyclones creating havoc in neighbouring countries, Prime Minister Mark Brown says Cook Islands is ‘financially prepared’ for extreme weather events.

Business


Promoting ‘good vibes’ with gemstones

Monday 27 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Local, National

Designing and creating unique jewellery pieces using natural healing gemstones like aventurine and sunstone are known to fill your soul with good happy energy and inspiration.

Business


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