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Aitutaki crowned Oceania’s top island destination

Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism

Aitutaki has been recognised as one of the leading destinations in the South Pacific at a Tourism Awards ceremony.

Double Ava’avaroa tragedy avoided

Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

What could have easily turned into a double tragedy for two inattentive swimmers yesterday was averted by quick-thinking locals who are familiar with the dangers of Ava’avaroa Passage.

Kata: Action man

Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Battle of the neighbours

Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Matavera field will host the 2022 Rarotonga football midweek stunners between the giantkillers Matavera FC and the experienced Tupapa Maraerenga FC.

LETTERS: Prices on the rise

Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, There will be more increases as we progress ahead. The bakery is not to be blamed. All around the globe is terrible since the war between Ukraine and Russia and Covid-19. It’s not only us in the Cook Islands who are affected, its New Zealand, Australia and the rest of the world too. […]

Ministry holds meeting to discuss pricing of essential household goods

Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

The Ministry of Internal Affairs, Consumer Services Unit hosted its first Consumer Stakeholder meeting with key suppliers to discuss the pricing of essential household goods.

Community steps up to help fire victims

Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Over $3000 was raised by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) charity group ‘Give A Little Aroa’ in aid of the Ahiao family, whose home was completely destroyed in a fire last week.

Cruise tourism faces challenges despite removal of travel restrictions

Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

The removal of travel restrictions won’t have an immediate impact for the cruise ship tourism in the Cook Islands.

Kākerōri revitalisation project wins major conservation award

Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National

A project which has brought a native Cook Islands bird species back from the brink of extinction has won a major international conservation award.

‘A game changer’

Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Entertainment, National, Technology

The Avaroa Cable is switching routes from east to west which it says will improve internet latency – the time it takes data to travel – improving connection for everyone in the Cook Islands, especially for online gamers.

Opportunity of a lifetime

Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

For acting Australian High Commissioner, Ruth Baird working in the Cook Islands is the greatest privilege of her professional life.

Closer to her Olympic dream

Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports

Cook Islander Tiana Baker-Echegaray is committed to and focused on reaching her Olympic Games dream after winning another two titles in Australia recently.

Youngsters ready to rumble: Football enters round four

Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The fourth round of matches in the 2022 Rarotonga football season will get underway this afternoon at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.

LETTERS: Power bill rise ‘inevitable’

Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It was inevitable (Rarotonga electricity prices to increase by $0.15 per unit, September 20). Anyone who looks at the charts of fuel pricing on the major world indexes (Brent and West Texas) can see they have increased dramatically over the last 6-7 months. This is not just a one of blip for a […]

Reviving traditional vaka building

Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

Thirty years ago, vaka/canoes from across the Pacific and the islands of the Cook Islands sailed to Rarotonga for the 1992 Pacific Festival of Arts. These days the traditional art of building a canoe from tree logs is rarely seen, however, things are about to change.

Dates set for Titikaveka seat recount and hearing

Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

A recount of the Titikaveka seat will take place on September 28.

CJ reserves decision on bid to strike out petitions

Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

A lawyer representing the respondents to the Cook Islands United Party’s electoral petitions is asking for them to be struck out.

Losacker’s new book features locations from the Cook Islands

Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Long-time Cook Islands medical practitioner Dr Wolfgang Losacker has added another book to his collection called “Cruising in the South Seas a lecturer reminisces”.

Increased likelihood of flooding

Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National, Weather

People living in low-lying areas should brace themselves for the likelihood of flooding in the coming months, as the Cook Islands is due to experience another La Nina season.

More cases of hand, foot and mouth disease recorded

Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

There are more cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) but it’s not yet an outbreak, says the director of Hospital Health Services, Doctor Yin Yin May.