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Apology from Foreign Affairs and Immigration follows visa, permit processes and fees confusion
Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Foreign Affairs and Immigration has apologised for a public notice which “caused confusion on immigration regulations regarding new visa and permit processes and fees”.
Kata: Hospital Food
Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
The Howards reign supreme again
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Golf, Sports
Golfing champions, brother and sister William and Rotana Howard, have retained their respective open men and women Rarotonga Golf Open titles after claiming the 2023 Toa Group sponsored tournament – a World Amateur Golf Ranking event – on Saturday.
Strong start gives Tokouso win over Fiji Residents: Moananu
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
A strong start by Tokouso – Samoa/Tonga Residents handed them a 36-24 win over Tabusoro Fiji Residents in game two of the Cook Islands Rugby League Tri Nations Series at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia on Saturday.
Empowering Cook Islands women to become successful football coaches
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association hosted a four-day course for “CIFA Women's Football Coaching Certificate”. This course took place at the CIFA complex last week.
Guam’s post-Mawar recovery not up to speed, Dededo’s Mayor says
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Guam, Regional
The mayor of Guam's second largest and most populated village says she feels the recovery has been "very slow" two weeks after Typhoon Mawar made landfall in the territory.
What happened to me must never happen again – Puna
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Pacific Islands, Regional, Weekend
Former Cook Islands prime minister and Manihiki MP Henry Puna has spoken out about his ‘controversial’ appointment and impending exit as the Pacific Islands Forum secretary general at a recent event in Apia, Samoa.
Letter: Living under God’s blessing
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I am enjoying reading the series written by Howard Henry on the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands 200 years. The one on Atiu on Saturday, June 10 2023 was an amazing read.
Cook Islands flagged super yacht pays home port its first visit
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
Masteka 2, an elegant Cook Islands flagged 37.19 metre motor super yacht, called in to its home port of Avatiu, Rarotonga on Sunday, June 4, for the first time.
Road accidents, fatality
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Three roadside crashes were reported to police in the weekend, with one resulting in the death of a 24-year-old man in Titikaveka.
Kiwi tourist, 49, drowns ‘in shallow waters of the lagoon’
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Health, Local, National
Rarotonga recorded its second drowning incident after a 49-year-old New Zealand tourist died in the lagoon at The Edgewater Resort and Spa in Arorangi on Sunday.
Inspiring young athletes to pursue their passion for sports and lead healthy, active lives
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Volleyball
Fifty-two balls donated to the Cook Islands Volleyball Federation by the Japan Volleyball Association will boost and encourage the sport on the island, says the federation president.
Tokouso beats Fiji Residents in Tri Nations Series
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Tokouso Samoa/Tonga Residents team defeated Tabusoro Fiji Residents 36-24 in game two of the inaugural Cook Islands Rugby League Tri Nations Series on Saturday at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.
Country retains Conan’s Cup
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
The Country side has retained the Conan’s Cup women’s rugby league series after beating Town in a tough game two over the weekend.
Fiji PM in search for former Cooks sailors
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Politics, Regional
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who is due to visit the Cook Islands later in the year, is hoping to reunite with a group of Cook Islands sailors who were held hostage in the Indian Ocean by Tamil Tigers pirates in the late 1980s.
Waiting in a queue is a test of patience
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
If a queue is when you wait in line behind another then the very word is a ‘Q’ with a whole bunch of letters behind it that are basically either irrelevant or silent, writes Ruta Mave.
A journey towards cultural reclamation, understanding
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
Cook Islander Nina Oberg Humphries is an Ōtautahi Christchurch based artist. Represented by Bergman Gallery since 2021, her work includes photography, installation, sculpture, video, painting and performance, all seeded from her experience as a second-generation Pasifika - a New Zealand, and more specifically Ōtautahi Christchurch, born Cook Islander. Her exhibition was launched on Rarotonga last week.
Papatua, Akava receive their Queen’s Service Medals
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Two medals from the late Queen Elizabeth II were bestowed by the King’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters to Tuatiaki (Papatua) Papatua (MBE) –Member of the British Empire – and Vainepoto Michael Akava (BEM) – British Empire Medal – last week.
Community groups raise concerns over immigration permit fees
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Foreign community groups on Rarotonga have raised concerns over lack of awareness on the changes to the Cook Islands immigration visa and permit regime and conflicting effective dates.
Man, 24, dead in motorcycle crash
Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
Police yesterday confirmed Rarotonga’s second road fatality this year.
