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Lewis defends Ministry of Education appointment
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
Secretary of Education Owen Lewis has defended the appointment of an executive director, saying that the role was established in 2014 and had been vacant, and dismissed claims that the position duplicated his own.
Motorcyclist ‘wearing bicycle helmet’ injured after accident
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Motorcyclists must follow the law, wear the correct type of helmet and have it properly strapped on, says Brent Fisher, president of the Cook Islands Road Safety Council.
Te Marae Ora health ministry warns of flesh-eating bacteria
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands has not reported any cases of flesh-eating bacteria, but Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health is advising the public to practice good hygiene, clean wounds thoroughly, and keep them covered with clean, dry bandages until healed.
First major cocaine case results in imprisonment
Wednesday 9 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
A New Zealand-based Cook Islander was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment for bringing cocaine and cannabis into the country in the first significant case of its kind.
Kata: Outpatients
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Rakahanga dominates aquatics, Mitiaro faces tennis pressure
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Sports, Swimming
Only two days into the tennis and aquatics events at the 2024 Cook Islands Games, Rakahanga is close to achieving a clean sweep at the aquatics, while the pressure is on Mitiaro at the tennis courts after leading on the scoreboard on Monday.
League 9s set for thrilling finish
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in League, Sports
The 2024 Cook Islands Games rugby league 9s continued to deliver thrilling action on day two yesterday at the National Stadium, with impressive performances from both men’s and women’s teams.
BMX Nationals rev up young riders
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Cycling, Sports
While the island focused on the biennial Cook Islands Games featuring hundreds of athletes competing in various sporting codes, 14 youngsters took part in the Cook Islands BMX Pump Track Nationals held on Monday at The Rock Bike Park’ in Ngatangiia.
Michael Tavioni: ‘I refuse to pay for water that comes from my lands’
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Because of people coming to me and asking about what is happening with our water – plus the story in Cook Islands News last week revealing how much To Tatou Vai estimates it will earn from the water tariff – I feel it is necessary to address this issue again, writes Michael Tavioni.
Letter: ‘Beware of false prophets’
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Deep sea mining (DSM) is a controversial topic in our country at present.
Hibiscus blooms for Cook Islands artist
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Art, Features
A renowned Cook Islands artist is ready to showcase her love for her country through her hibiscus paintings in commemoration of her 100th career exhibition.
Man disqualified for 18 months after third drunk driving charge
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man with a history of driving related charges in the Cook Islands High Court has been disqualified from driving for 18 months.
Public Accounts Committee calls for transparency in CIIC budget process
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Parliament
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has advised the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) to disclose all anticipated income during the budget process and to Parliament.
BRO CHECK campaign: ‘Reach out, you’re not alone’
Tuesday 8 October 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Recognising that young Cook Islands men are struggling with various issues, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health recently launched their “BRO CHECK #youmatter” awareness campaign.
Kata: A book? What's that?
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Islands clash in fiery League 9s battle
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in League, Sports
The Cook Islands Games Rugby League 9s competition got off to a fantastic start on Saturday, with island teams bringing their best to the field in a day filled with intense action and spirited performances.
Cook Islands Games off to exciting start
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports
The determined and mighty Mitiaro women’s Ko Akari (coconut husking) team of Ngatamaine Tekaria, Tashi Tutai and Myland Lane dominated the exciting event, winning a gold medal each on day one of the Cook Islands Games on Saturday.
Ruta Mave: The dangers of unchecked power in leadership
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
If you visited a number of businesses around the world and asked who is the biggest jerk in the company? Most will point to a manager, minister, supervisor or head chef.
Letter: Inmate work release
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The conviction and sentencing of the child rapist must give the public and parents of school-aged children some comfort.
Letter: Police review panel
Monday 7 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The Cook Islands News front page article on October 3, 2024, reads “Review panel established to address challenges facing Cook Islands Police”.