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Multiple cases adjourned to High Court

Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

It looks like October 27 will be a busy day in the High Court, after Thursday’s Criminal Court session had multiple cases adjourned to the High Court for that date.

Family house gutted in blaze

Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

A family home was gutted and cars were destroyed in a fire just behind the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management in Avarua yesterday.

Samoan university posts near $5m tala loss

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

The National University of Samoa recorded a loss of $4.72 million tala - about $US1.6 million - in the financial year to June 2021.

Kata: Price increase

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Avatiu to battle giants Nikao in midweek football clashes

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Another football week, another round of exciting games. In the mid-week fixtures this week, Avatiu FC will take on Nikao Sokattak FC at Nikao home grounds.

Apii Avarua retains Prince of Wales Championships

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Sports

Apii Avarua defended the CITC Prince of Wales Primary School Athletics Championships with St Joseph’s School finishing in second place and Nikao coming in third.

Business training goes to Pa Enua

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands

Cook Islands Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) have finished training local entrepreneurs in Aitutaki and will continue in Atiu next month.

LETTERS: Award winning town plan

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Fabulous looking design – on paper – and clearly designed by people who sit in a lovely office behind computers somewhere remote, but who have absolutely no idea about the impact of the wind and waves when Mother Nature decides to get ferocious especially on that Northern coastline (‘20+ years timeframe’ for award winning […]

Tereora College students ready to show their moves in annual dance show

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Tereora College Turangavaevae Performing Arts senior dance programme students are excited to showcase their talents in their own productions at the National Auditorium tonight.

Cook Islanders enter New Zealand’s local elections

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

A number of Cook Islanders have entered New Zealand’s local body elections to be held from September 16 to October 8, as candidates.

CJ reserves petition decision

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

The result of the Titikaveka seat may come down to Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams’ interpretation of electoral law.

Cook Islands drops all Covid travel restrictions

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National

The Cook Islands is now in a post-pandemic state of affairs, thanks to its relaxation of travel requirements according to the Prime Minister Mark Brown.

MFEM urges companies to be ‘transparent’ with surcharges

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

As cost of living issues rise, the Ministry for Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) is urging companies to be transparent in their implementation of surcharges.

Public holiday announced for Queen’s Memorial Service on Sept 30

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National

Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday announced that the Cook Islands will mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with a National Memorial Service and one-off public holiday on Friday, September 30. The holiday coincides with the opening of the Cook Islands Games to be held later on the day.

Public holiday announced for Queen’s Memorial Service on September 30

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in

Prime Minister Mark Brown has announced that the Cook Islands will mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with a National Memorial Service and one-off public holiday on Friday, September 30.

Iro named NSW Cup Player of the Year

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands rep Kayal Iro capped off a breakthrough season with the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Player of the Year award over the weekend.

Cooks score historic win

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands claimed a historic OFC U-19 Championship win over American Samoa in their final pool match in Tahiti yesterday.

Jehovah’s Witnesses resume their door to door ministry

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

After pressing pause for more than two-and-a-half years, on September 1, 2022, Jehovah’s Witnesses returned to the work they are well known for, going door-to-door.

Vaka Motu heads for Raro

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Rarotonga will receive Vaka Motu Okeanos Waa’Qab which departed Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, on September 10 for the 3000 nautical mile voyage estimated to take up to a month.

Juror shortage postpones trial

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

The trial of Phillip Walter Montgomery Strickland who is facing cannabis related charges has been adjourned to Friday due to the lack of a full jury.