National
Skin cancer most common, 13 cancer cases recorded in Cook Islands in first quarter
Tuesday 28 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands recorded 13 cancer cases in the first quarter of 2024, with skin cancer being the most common.
Cook Islands aims for final agreement on plastic treaty
Monday 27 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands is hopeful for a final agreement on a new global treaty to fight plastic pollution with a focus on upstream measures to limit production and control hazardous chemicals.
Court briefs
Monday 27 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A Pa Enua indecent assault suspect, a man, was transferred to Rarotonga on Thursday afternoon and has been remanded at the Arorangi Prison Services.
NZ commits $20m to Cook Islands budget, $10.5m for public service
Monday 27 May 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, New Zealand, Regional
Cook Islands has secured $20 million in Core Sector Budget Support and an additional $10.5 million for continued public sector strengthening during the 8th Cook Islands-New Zealand Joint Ministerial Forum last week.
Honouring her cultural heritage
Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, Go Local, National
To honour her cultural heritage, rising elite athlete and Cook Islander Tiana Baker Echegaray has chosen a uniquely designed and Polynesian-inspired logo for her promotional apparel.
Atiu Tīvaivai Exhibit showcases generations of craft and culture
Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Culture, Features, Go Local, Local, National, Outer Islands
An exhibit in Atiu showcases the traditional craft of tivaivai, hand-stitched quilts made by women, with efforts to keep the art alive amongst younger generations.
Highland Paradise Competition fights to keep traditions alive
Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Culture, Education, Features, Food, Go Local, National
Apii Arorangi was crowned the overall winners of the 2024 Highland Paradise Cultural Competition held on Thursday.
Rarotonga, Honolulu to establish sister-city relationship, says PM
Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, National, Pacific Islands, Regional, Weekend
As leader of the Cook Islands delegation, Prime Minister Mark Brown will be travelling to the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC) in Hawai’i next month.
Te Ipukarea Society: Parrot pandemonium- Celebrating the world’s most talkative birds
Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Have you ever been under a tree full of parrots, and heard the noise they make? If you have, you would understand why a group of parrots is also known as a pandemonium!
Atiu girl’s dreams take flight with educational support from TAKA
Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands
Recognising the pivotal role of technology in shaping the modern-day learning landscape, the Tamariki Api’i Kūki ʻĀirani – TAKA Educational Trust – has stepped in offering an Atiu student access to a wealth of educational resources.
Top cop ‘retiring’
Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands will be searching for a new Commissioner of Police as the incumbent, Turepu James Keenan, is not seeking a second term.
Rarotonga resort prioritises sustainability to meet eco- conscious tourist demands
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Features, Go Local, National, Tourism
A Rarotonga-based resort is participating in a German-funded green hydrogen project to reduce its carbon footprint and become more sustainable for environmentally conscious tourists.
‘Talanoa’ key to Forum’s seabed mining approach
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
A talanoa session expected to be held later this year would see Pacific Island Forum leaders coming together in a collective position on seabed mining.
Cook Islands establishes diplomatic ties with Ecuador
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands and Republic of Ecuador formalised diplomatic relations this week, marking the South American country as the 66th diplomatic partner of the Cook Islands.
Careless driving, high blood alcohol leads to $5000+ bill
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
Three drink drivers were sentenced in Avarua court, with one ordered to pay a hefty reparation for damaging a power pole.
Court briefs
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who continued to have interim name suppression has admitted to a charge of assault on a female. The defendant’s initial charge of threatening to kill was withdrawn by police and substituted by assault on a female. Represented by Mona Ioane, the defendant will be sentenced on July 9. ——————– On assault on a […]
Government invests $400,000 in Tupapa Clinic asbestos removal
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National
The asbestos removal project for the Tupapa Clinic will cost $400,000 and is expected to be completed by August of this year.
Three schools rise to the challenge at Highland Paradise Cultural Competition
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Environment, Features, National, Weekend
About a hundred students and parents of Apii Takitumu, Apii Arorangi and Te Uki Ou participated in the annual Highland Paradise Cultural Competition yesterday.
Traditional chants and languages get a boost from local Arts Trust
Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Features, National
The preservation of Cook Islands cultural heritage and identity is a top priority for passionate and dedicated Cook Islanders who are committed to safeguarding customs and arts for future generations.
Government and Opposition leader clash over motives behind CIIC Bill
Thursday 23 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Parliament
Parliament passed a bill to amend the qualifications for appointing directors to the Cook Islands Investment Corporation, with disagreements between the government and opposition on whether the amendment was designed for a specific person.
