National
Poll to address key issues
Saturday 18 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
An independent political opinion poll addressing key national issues will be conducted by Cook Islands News next week.
Puaikura fire volunteers ready for Sky City
Friday 17 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
MEMBERS of the Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade left Rarotonga for Auckland on Thursday afternoon prepared to compete in the annual fundraiser of the Sky Tower Challenge for Leukemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand.
Tourism's breakfast update discusses digital optimisation
Friday 17 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Cook Islands Tourism’s final Global Breakfast Update for this financial year held yesterday featured presentations on digital optimisation.
Standout Ura Nui
Friday 17 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Participants at the 2019 Te Mire ‘Ura Nui finale on Wednesday night impressed the large crowd with their display of various techniques, creative dance routines and bright stand-out costume designs.
UK team works on CI database
Friday 17 May 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Cook Islands naturalist Gerald McCormack is heading to the UK to work on the Cook Islands Biodiversity Database.
18-months probation
Friday 17 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Tony Tou has been sentenced to 18-months probation on a charge of theft as a servant.
Nursing school under review
Friday 17 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
The future of the School of Nursing in Rarotonga is being reviewed and a report on this is yet to be received, says the head of school of nursing.
Footballer sues CIFA for $1 million
Friday 17 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A footballer is suing the Football Association for $1 million, claiming he was unfairly sacked from the national team for going out to dinner with his family.
Paediatric service delivery improves
Thursday 16 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
A paediatric team who has been visiting Rarotonga for the last five years believe that the hospital paediatric staff members have improved in their service delivery.
Judge wants to expedite triple shooting case
Thursday 16 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
It is important that the claim filed by the late Mary Dean’s family does not drag on, says Judge Judith Potter.
DAY 108: Talbot less than a month left
Thursday 16 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot has less than a month left to complete the 3200-kilometre walk of the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.
'Wake up and shape up'
Thursday 16 May 2019 | Published in Crime
For too long authorities have had their heads buried in “dark places” about the presence of methamphetamine in our country – the time is long overdue for the government, police and border control “to wake up and shape up”, says Democratic Party MP spokesman Tamaiva Tuavera.
Telecom policy promises affordability
Thursday 16 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
Cook Islanders are being promised affordable and quality telecommunications and internet services by the government – regardless of where they live in the country.
Police wait on Crown Law's opinion
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police Service has handed the files of two of their leading investigations this year to the Crown Law Office for its opinion on the findings.
Pacific Resort supports CI culture events
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Regional Pacific Resort Hotel Group continues to support national culture events, recently handing over a donation of $4800 to the Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD).
Diversion for careless driving case
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who was charged for careless driving causing injury could be given the benefit of the doubt and have his case dismissed.
Large turnout for Te Mire Penu
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Ministry of Cultural Development’s spectacular Te Mire Penu dance show on Monday night drew a large crowd of 500 diners to the international event, held under the domes for the first time, at the national auditorium.
How close is too close to endangered turtles?
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Published in Local
Concerns are being raised about how close eager tourists get to endangered sea turtles in the congested Avaavaroa passage.
Tour operators divided on 'safety'
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Tour guides have started pulling out of Avaavaroa Passage, saying it has become too crowded and dangerous to take visitors there.
Battle over consulate future
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Opposition Democratic Party has questioned the government’s motive behind plans to shift the Cook Islands Consulate Office in New Zealand to become a division of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).
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