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Tropical Christmas Santa parade postponed

Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Christmas has briefly been postponed, well at least the Tropical Christmas Santa Parade on Rarotonga, as persistent rain continues to pound the island.

Touch teams urged to register for 2023 Beach Games

Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands Touch Association is urging interested teams to register for Beach Touch competition at the upcoming Beach Games to be held from January 6-21, 2023.

Recidivist offender ‘returned to Tonga’

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in

A joint effort between government and nongovernment entities has seen the return to Tonga of a recidivist offender.

Fiji’s 2022 General Election gets underway as voters turn up in numbers

Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional

Scores of people along the Nasinu-Suva corridor in the Central Division lined the premises of their designated polling stations as early as 6am today to cast their votes in the Fiji 2022 General Election.

Kata: Cook Islands law

Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Private security

Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Swimming Legend ‘Thorpedo’ Visits

Friday 9 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in

Ian “Thorpedo” Thorpe, a legendary Australian Olympic Gold medallist and World Champion Swimmer, now retired, gives high fives to school kids in the Cook Islands Aquatics Federation (CIAF) programme at the Social Centre beach.

Human rights body to tackle LGBT+ issues

Thursday 8 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in

A Human Rights Institute in the Cook Islands is a step closer to being finalised, and will tackle LGBTQI+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and others) rights among others.

Kata: Drama in court

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in

Jetstar takes over Sydney direct service

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism

Jetstar will commence operations into the Cook Islands non-stop from Sydney from June 29, 2023, Prime Minister Mark Brown announced today.

Lagoons and streams assessed

Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in

Rarotonga’s lagoons and streams have received a mixed report in the latest environmental survey.

‘Fighting for what is right, writing to make things right’

Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

Good people who see bad things and say nothing are as bad as the bad people doing them. We need people to stand up and say ‘The emperor is wearing no clothes’, writes Ruta Mave.

Cook Islander crowned Aussie boxing champ

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports

For Cook Islander Tiana Baker-Echegaray, boxing has been one of her hardest challenges. She is now the Australian Boxing 54kg Bantamweight Champion, winning the title last week in Adelaide, Australia.

Final fight for Championships

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga FC will host Nikao Sokattak in the final round of the Rarotonga Football season at CIFA Complex this afternoon.

Graduates prove age is no barrier to learning

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, National

One hundred and thirteen (113) graduates walked across the stage to receive their certificates in the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute graduation at the National Auditorium on Friday.

Small school with big heart

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The sweet voice of Elijah Nootai singing the National Anthem with such passion and pride rang soundly at the Nukutere College prizegiving ceremony on Friday.

Tivaivai treasures on display in Mangaia

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Go Local

A magnificent display of newly made tivaivai was held on Mangaia recently, organised by the women’s group (vainetini) from the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC), Oneroa. By Pamela Steele.

Punanga Nui Market turns 30

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local

It’s been 30 years since vendors gathered to sell their tasty homemade goods, produce, and locally-made wares at what is now popularly known as the Punanga Nui Market. Auntie Mii Upu, aka Mrs Q, was there in 1992 and can be still found at the Avarua site, five days a week, selling her own brand of crafted materials.

Making her voice heard

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend

Teherenui Koteka wants Cook Islands and Pasifika people to survive and thrive in the topsy-turvy world of creative arts both here and abroad. The playwright talks to senior journalist Matthew Littlewood about her latest work and her aspirations for the future.

Fish harvest strategy ‘removes politics and focuses on science’

Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown claims the country is part of the best-managed tuna fishery in the world, but Glen Holmes from Pew Research’s international fisheries programme says this would be true if a harvest strategy is implemented.