National
Feeling the pinch at the checkout
Monday 29 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Food and non-alcoholic beverages have weighed heavily in pushing up annual inflation.
Resort staff ditch the suits, grab the gloves for community cleanup
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Earlier this week, Club Raro Resort staff took it upon themselves to step out into the community and engage in some environmental clean-up campaign.
Te Ipukarea Society: Climate change heroes of the deep sea
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Deep seabed mining in Cook Islands could disrupt the ecosystem and harm deep sea creatures like the acorn worm, which plays a vital role in the carbon cycle.
‘Miracle baby’ Mana discharged after 128 days in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
After 128 days in intensive care, “miracle baby” Mana Te-Hine-Toa Pearl Castledine was finally discharged from the Waikato Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in New Zealand.
Environment agency approves plan to remove grounded ship
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands
The National Environment Service (NES) has completed its environmental assessment for removing the stranded vessel MV Grinna from the Manihiki reef after multiple failed attempts.
Defence lawyer to appeal interim name suppression decision
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Lawyer Norman George will appeal a decision by Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning to deny his client interim name suppression.
Court news
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Assault accused to defend himself
‘We are hurt’: French visitors gutted following brazen theft
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
French tourists Chauvet Pierre and Ledroit Charlotte are pleading with Rarotonga to reach out to those around them for the whereabouts of their stolen documents. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
Airport gears up for Kia Orana Day
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Celebrating the richness of people and culture, the Airport Authority Cook Islands will today host a special Kia Orana Day as part of their 50th anniversary celebration on Monday.
LPG price jumps $0.17 in Aitutaki, fuel remains steady
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Local, National
Petrol and diesel prices remain steady in the latest Price Order, the first for 2024.
Public input sought on coastal protection projects
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service (NES) has received three new Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) permit applications for public consultation.
Workshop to tackle mental health stigma
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Health, National
Mental health organisation Te Kainga O Pa Taunga is preparing to host a primary care psychiatry workshop for frontline staff and volunteers, to tackle the issue of mental illness stigma in the Cook Islands and improve statistics.
Tears in court as man pleads for brother’s freedom
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
The brother of a man facing burglary charges has pleaded through tears with the court to release him, to help care for their wheelchair bound father.
Tourists robbed in broad daylight
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Police have labelled an incident where a visiting couple were robbed of their valuables at a Titikaveka beach on Wednesday afternoon as a ‘disgraceful, brazen act of theft’. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
Lewis hands in resignation to CISNOC
Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, Local, National, Other Sports, Sports
New Education Secretary Owen Lewis has handed in his resignation to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC), while it is understood he will remain in an acting position, unpaid, as secretary general until a suitable replacement is found.
Running Rarotonga loop for charity
Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National
A New Zealand social justice advocate has raised nearly $2000 to help struggling Kiwi youth with the promise of running the 32-kilometre loop around Rarotonga.
Airport Market Days draw crowds
Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After the exhilarating Airport Runway experience on Tuesday afternoon, Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) got back into gear early yesterday morning for the official opening of their Market Days.
High sea swells to subside later today, says Meteorological Service
Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Weather
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service says the high sea swells affecting both the Northern and Southern groups are expected to calm down later today.
Airport seeks funding for phase two
Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
The Cook Islands Airport Authority is moving into the second phase of the multi-million dollar project to replace the old concrete slabs.
Kairua appointed Secretary of Cultural Development
Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, Economy, National
A new Secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Development has been appointed following Anthony Turua’s resignation late last year.
