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Men jailed for plot to kill ex-Samoan leader Tuilaepa
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Two men charged with conspiring to murder former Samoan prime minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi have been jailed. RNZP reports.
Damage caused by Hawaiian wildfires worth billions
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Over $US5.6 billion worth of infrastructure was destroyed in the wildfires that devastated the town of Lahaina last week, RNZ reports.
Letter: Too little too late for Aitutaki lagoon and reef
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
A couple of weeks back the National Environment Service (NES) announced $400,000 funding to undertake a foreshore study of Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
RUTA MAVE: Our creatives deserve better
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
If people paid thousands for a church rebuild, they would never see, they would equally pay to see their culture captured on film, writes Ruta Mave.
Antique English clock returned home
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
Resting magnificently in its timeless beauty on a brand new cabinet in the Makea Karika Ariki palace is the long-lost antique English made clock.
Financial outlook dim for New Zealand and Aussie economies
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
While the Cook Islands is better placed for economic growth than its Pacific neighbours - the news is not all good with larger neighbouring economies New Zealand and Australia - struggling on the world stage.
Woman escapes custodial sentence for stabbing partner
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Dora Tearuru Williams has escaped a custodial sentence after stabbing her partner in the stomach.
Brown discusses more transport connectivity for air and sea with Fiji
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown met with Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Biman Prasad in the margins of the Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) in Suva last week.
Woman in custody following multiple contempt charges
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A woman who has struggled to comply with bail conditions has been remanded in custody.
Historic images highlight Cook Islands’ journey to self-government
Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features
The Cook Islands High Commission in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand commemorated the nation’s 58th anniversary of self-government on Constitution Day with a captivating celebration which transported viewers back in time.
PM Brown meets with Troika Leaders to discuss Forum priorities
Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Prime Minister Mark Brown, who is the Pacific Islands Forum chair, had the first formal meeting of the Troika Leaders at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) in Suva, Fiji, this week.
Faster access to climate finance
Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, Fiji, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown highlighted the implementation of the redesigned Pacific Resilience Facility, which will help to ease climate financing for Pacific Island countries.
Two years jail for ex bank teller
Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A former Bank of the Cook Islands teller at the Rakahanga branch has been jailed for two years after admitting she stole more than $45,000 from customers.
Dead baby whale washes ashore on Mangaia
Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands
Residents of Mangaia woke up to an unusual sight yesterday morning after a dead baby whale washed ashore at the harbour.
Cooks buoyant amid stormy Pacific waters
Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands is better placed for economic growth than its Pacific neighbours – highlighted by projections in a 50-page Asian Development Bank (ADB) report.
Showcasing vibrant culture at Punanga Nui Market
Friday 11 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features, Local, National
After a tough few years wading through the effects of the Covid pandemic, Rarotonga’s Punanga Nui Market is once again a hive of activity, particularly on a Saturday.
Letter: Obesity
Wednesday 9 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I was very surprised and pleased to receive a briefing from Nature magazine that anti-obesity drugs are available.
Women’s Council to Revisit Organisation Structures in Public Sector
Wednesday 9 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Looking ahead, the Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) new executive committee and members anticipate to revisit the organisation structures set up in the public sector to facilitate women’s affairs, issues, positions, and platforms.
Cabinet reshuffle ahead of no-confidence-motion: Vanuatu
Monday 7 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Vanuatu's prime minister has reshuffled his cabinet just four days after a motion-of-no-confidence against his leadership was submitted to parliament.
Panthers stun Eels in thriller
Monday 7 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Rarotonga Club 15s premier men’s final witnessed a dramatic and thrilling finish when Tupapa Panthers scored in the final minute to dethrone Avatiu Nikao Eels at Victoria Park.
