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Wheel woes ground Air New Zealand’s Rarotonga-Auckland flight

Tuesday 6 August 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Local, National, Tourism

Air New Zealand’s flight from Rarotonga to Auckland was cancelled Tuesday afternoon due to a wheel defect.

Ruta Mave: A costly leak in government trust

Tuesday 6 August 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Government’s inadequacy to collect and store water is costing shareholders millions in lost returns, but these costs are now being passed on to them as water tax. Are we paying for infrastructure or directors $100,000 plus salaries? Ruta Mave writes.

Puaikura runs riot vs Avatiu

Tuesday 6 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Avatiu’s Aretere Park witnessed a sensational clash in round two of the 2024 Rarotonga football season as Puaikura trounced Avatiu 7-1 in the Premier Men’s Division over the weekend.

Beddoes pulls out of Paris Olympics ‘due to injury’

Tuesday 6 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Athletics, Sports

Cook Islands middle distance champion runner Alex Beddoes has pulled out of the 2024 Olympic Games “due to an injury sustained during a final training session” in Paris, France, this week.

Letter: Anyone in the office?

Tuesday 6 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Has anyone tried to get hold of Internal Affairs lately? The office is there to serve the public but I think they have forgotten that.

Local teachers overcome challenges to earn degrees

Tuesday 6 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, Local, National

Four local primary school teachers are among a group of eight educators set to graduate from the University of the South Pacific (USP) with a Bachelor of Education degree after years of struggles and sacrifices.

Tupapa Maraerenga crowned Te Maeva Nui 2024 champions

Tuesday 6 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, Local, National

The Tupapa Maraerenga Cultural Group emerged victorious as the winners of the 2024 Te Maeva Nui festival, held last week.

PM addresses water issues in Constitution Day speech

Tuesday 6 August 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Culture, Local, National, Politics

Cook Islands celebrated its 59th Constitution Day on Sunday, marked by remarkable milestones highlighting the country’s successful self-governance journey, while the Prime Minister addressed the current water tariff issue amidst global and regional turmoil.

Kata: Maire Nui

Monday 5 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Court briefs

Saturday 3 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

A man who is charged with two counts of assault on a female will be sentenced on October 15 after he waived his rights to a lawyer.

US Coast Guard Cutter visits Cook Islands for joint patrol

Saturday 3 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National

Around 85 United States coastguards arrived in Rarotonga yesterday aboard the US Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane from Hawaii, focusing on search and rescue and fisheries law enforcement.

Thomas Wynne: Celebrating our heritage

Saturday 3 August 2024 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Nothing is more important to identity and a sense of who one is than being able to celebrate who you are, what you are, and your special place in the world, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Virtues in Paradise: Virtues are our superpowers

Saturday 3 August 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Virtues in Paradise

There is a silver thread of unity amongst all faiths and cultures that is the foundation of our beliefs and the key to our wellbeing.

Te Ipukarea Society: Deep divisions at the ISA International Seabed Authority Assembly

Saturday 3 August 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

This past week Te Ipukarea Society was represented by Alanna Smith and Kelvin Passfield at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Assembly meeting in Kingston, Jamaica.

Vendors thrive at annual Trade Days

Saturday 3 August 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Features, Go Local, National

As the three-day annual Trade Days came to an end yesterday, young businessman Kesomi Tatola said the chance to showcase the beauty of the Cook Islands through the arts and crafts each vendor had was a great experience.

‘Then, now and forever British’: The mystery of Mangaia’s Victoria flag

Saturday 3 August 2024 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

A Pilot Jack, with Queen Victoria’s head painted on the hoist, has become a symbol of office for successive chiefs of Mangaia. Following annexation by New Zealand the flag also became a symbol of the islanders’ resistance to colonial rule and their determination to retain sovereignty over their lands, writes Rod Dixon.

Te Maeva Nui: A journey through time and tradition

Saturday 3 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features

The combination of powerful drumming and dancing, dazzling vibrant costumes, thrilling performances and non-stop energy on stage is creating a mesmerising spectacle at the 2024 Te Maeva Nui held at the National Auditorium.

Olympic dream comes true for Dean

Saturday 3 August 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands Football Association competition manager Pauline Dean worked as a match coordinator at the Paris Olympics, assisting with football matches.