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LETTERS: Lost tourists and duty of care

Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia orana editor, There was a recent front-page story about tourists who became disoriented and lost their way while doing the cross-island trek. In response, the Police media spokesman seemed to think that prosecution of lost tourists to recover the costs of potential rescue efforts might be a way to deter such occurrences. In fact, […]

Raising private sector climate ambitions

Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

Members of the private sector met last week met to raise “ambitions” when it comes to climate resilience.

No jail for $34k USP theft

Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A young mother has been sentenced to six months’ community service and two years’ probation for stealing more than $34,000 from the University of the South Pacific’s campus account.

Kata: Punanga Nui market toilets

Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Titikaveka and Tupapa start mid-week football fixtures

Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Today will be the first of the football season’s senior fixtures, where Titikaveka FC and Tupapa Maraerenga FC will be taking the first lot of mid-week games.

Trained, blessed, and ready for take-off

Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports

The Cook Islands national men’s cricket squad departs today for Auckland, the first stop on the road to the East Asia Pacific Sub-Regional Qualifying Tournament in Vanuatu.

Staff and supply shortages continue as tourism climbs

Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Tourist numbers are the highest they’ve been all year with August looking good too but one accommodation provider says he’s conscious of staff being burnt out because of staffing issues.

Cook Islands drums up business from the ultra-rich in Monaco

Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Finance and Maritime Cook Islands are off to the Monaco Yacht Show to drum up business from the world’s elite this month.

Bank teller blames supervisor for missing $18k

Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A former bank teller with the Bank of the Cook Islands in Atiu charged with taking more than $18,000 assigned to a community hall fund, has told the Court her supervisor was responsible.

Toka’s local designs to feature in Paris and London

Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features

Emerging fashion designer Toka Toka is set to launch Cook Islands culture, design and dance on the international runway through fashion.

New officers help to keep our airport safe

Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Eight new security officer graduates are working to ensure the safety of passengers and aircraft at the Rarotonga airport.

Kayal Iro debuts as Cronulla Shark #555

Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks’ Matt Ikuvalu’s injury during training presented the opportunity for Cook Islands international Kayal Iro to become Shark #555 when he took to the field over the weekend to take on the Bulldogs at PointsBet Stadium in New South Wales, Australia.

Football season kicks off tomorrow

Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The much awaited 2022 Rarotonga Football Season will be making a start tomorrow, at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.

Kata: Citizens against Corruption

Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by alexstewart | Published in Kata, Opinion

Palmerston gets booster shot today

Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands

Covid-19 vaccines and crew on Te Kukupa II set sail to the remote Southern Group island of Palmerston yesterday afternoon.

Kata: Lawyers

Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tabusoro retains Vodafone Tri Nations 15s crown

Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

In a hard-fought final match, Tabusoro (Fiji) were able to repel a late Tokouso (Samoa/Tonga) assault on their try line, with the final score of Tabusoro 15, Tokouso 9.

OPINION: Follow the rules or follow the fools?

Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

“Rules were made for fools to follow and wise men to be guided by,” said British statesman Winston Churchill.

Satellites help farmers manage land in pilot study

Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Farmers on Rarotonga will soon have a better idea of how much land they have with the help of hand held GPS devices.

Lawyer calls for restorative justice

Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

A local defence lawyer is calling for Cook Islands laws to be more forgiving on less serious crime and to focus on counseling rather than punishment.