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‘Helava Walk for Life’ aims to raise funds for cancer treatment

Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend

Friends and family of an 18-year-old Rarotonga resident who is diagnosed with lymphocytic leukaemia will be holding a “Helava Walk for Life” fundraiser to assist with her further treatment in Singapore.

Features

Thomas Wynne: Embracing protest and disagreement

Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

In our ever-connected world, it’s easy to find ourselves nestled within the warm embrace of those who share our views, beliefs and convictions. This comfort, while reassuring, can also become a prison — a self-imposed echo chamber where dissenting voices are drowned out, shunned, even publicly ridiculed, and the richness of diverse perspectives is lost, Thomas Tarurongo Wynne writes.

Editorials

Te Ipukarea Society: Plastic free July- Small changes can add up to big differences

Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

During the past month of July, Te Ipukarea Society ran a series of posts on how we can minimise the use of single use plastics in our day to day lives.

Environment

Letter: Costume controversy

Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It was interesting that Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD) confirmed on CITV that Tupapa won first place for the drum dance costume as per the rules.

Letters to the Editor

Runway closure disrupts Air New Zealand flights

Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National, Tourism

Air New Zealand cancelled multiple flights between Auckland and Rarotonga this week due to a wheel defect on one aircraft and a runway closure in Auckland.

Local

Winning costume sparks outrage

Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, Entertainment, Features, Local, National

A week after the 2024 Te Maeva Nui cultural festival, controversy continues over Oire Tupapa Maraerenga’s winning costume, which was originally designed for the CINAT team. The Ministry of Cultural Development has dismissed claims of unfair advantage.

Culture

ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site

Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National

Unresolved matters related to the potential diversion of the road around the old Sheraton hotel in Vaimaanga are among the reasons no road work has started on the main road in front of the site.

Economy

Kata: Maeva Nui 2024

Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

Performance fuels young captain’s desire

Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands have well and truly punched above their weight at the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Tahiti.

Football

Church Talk: A word from our Jubilee Celebration

Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

It has been an outstanding time for The Assemblies of God Cook Islands celebrating our Jubilee Celebration Conference, writes Paul Kauri, the General Superintendent of Cook Islands Assemblies of God Church.

Church Talk

Letter: ‘You’re missing the point, PM’

Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

So the Prime Minister is now comparing the petition of 3400 signatures to tell his Government that his people are not happy with the water situation. How to belittle your own people.

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Democracy in action!

Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Kia Orana. Once upon a time, democratic principles meant that the people told their elected Members of Parliament what they wanted and this actually worked. Recently the “people” presented a petition to Parliament, signed by many individuals, telling the Government that they do not wish to see the imposition of water meters and charges … Simple! Democracy in action!

Letters to the Editor

Journey of Pacific Mothers comes to Rarotonga screen

Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features, Health, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

A locally shot documentary feature film exploring the importance of women’s birthing choices through the stories of Pacific mothers reclaiming indigenous practices premieres in Rarotonga tomorrow.

Entertainment

‘Understaffed’ Police to receive timely training from NZ experts

Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has met with the acting Police Commissioner Aka Matapo to discuss preparations on the new training initiatives in partnership with New Zealand Police.

Court

Courts briefs

Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Justice of the Peace Nadine Newnham presided over driving-related matters and a single wilful damage matter involving the Mangaia hostel yesterday.

Court

Ready to weather the storm: Three-day conference bolsters cyclone preparedness

Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Local, National, Weather

The Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) hosted a three-day conference to identify areas for improvement in preparation for future cyclones.

Environment

Incumbents face tough challenge in outer islands mayoral election

Friday 9 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Incumbent mayors of eight outer islands face a tough battle in the upcoming Island Government election, while the mayoral positions in Rakahanga and Pukapuka Nassau are unchallenged.