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Teens bailed on burglary charges
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Three teenagers facing multiple burglary charges have been released from custody following a court appearance in Rarotonga on Thursday.
Assault accused remanded back into custody
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A man facing a charge of common assault has been placed back in custody on the recommendation of his lawyer.
‘Our Nurses, Our Future’: Cook Islands to celebrate International Nurses Day
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
The 113 nurses in the Cook Islands will be celebrating International Nurses Day with special birthday cakes today and a church service at the LDS church in Avarua on Sunday.
Police team up with counselling agencies to address domestic violence in the Cooks
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, Economy, Education, Local
In a bid to address and prevent domestic violence in the Cook Islands, the Police Service yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with counselling service providers Punanga Tauturu Inc (PTI) and Te Punanga Ora’anga Matutu (Te POM).
Preparations well underway for Bicentennial Celebrations in Atiu, Mitiaro and Mauke
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Church Talk, Features, Local, National
A group from Aitutaki is preparing to attend the 200th Anniversary of the arrival of Christianity on the neighbouring islands of Atiu, Mitiaro, Mauke and Rarotonga.
When faced with bigger-than-life situations, Jesus gives us hope
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
In today’s world more and more people are finding themselves alone and depressed, and some are even faced with bigger-than-life situations. But here’s the Good News! By Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventists Church.
Palau’s efforts to combat IUU fishing showing positive results
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Palau, Regional
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing poses significant risks to Palau, one of the world's most important fishing areas.
Furniture Centre: Beating cooler days with ‘hot’ deals
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Go Local
Businesses are getting ready for the Mother’s Day rush.
Mother's Day: Gift your mum something special
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Go Local
Shop at Island Craft Limited and choose exclusive, unique bouquets designed to impress your mum on Mother’s Day.
Mother's Day: Dine-in-deal at OTB this Mother’s Day
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Go Local
Are you looking for a place to give your mum a treat this Mother’s Day?
Mother's Day: Resorts offer buffet specials
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Go Local
People are expecting to plate up on Mother’s Day, with most of the resorts offering buffet deals.
Mother's Day: Treasure your mum
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local
Supermom Lotiola Mateariki is the driving force behind the success of her children’s Te Mire Ura achievements with five of her children getting crowned the Cook Islands cultural dancing champions.
‘Not rattled’: Cooks face Aussies
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
A clash between the Cook Islands and Australia will serve as the opening match of the inaugural Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup this week.
‘Move, Play, Explore’: Athletics Cook Islands to hold World Kids Athletics Day
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
The World Kids Athletics Day is happening at 3pm this Friday, May 12 at the BCI Stadium, for kids aged 3 to 13 years. The afternoon will be a fun, interactive, inclusive place for our tamariki to come and give athletics a go.
AKTT youth prepare for Country of Origin Series
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Volleyball
Through the Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau (NGO), the ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango 2023 group of youths will be participating in the Country of Origin Volleyball Series in Aotearoa New Zealand in the first week of July.
Tata Crocombe: Enhancing visitor accommodation services with artificial intelligence
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the tourism industry, and the Cook Islands’ visitor accommodation services can benefit from the cutting-edge AI technology of Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, writes hotelier Tata Crocombe.
Letter: Medicinal cannabis plan for Ministry of Health
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The following is a proposal to allow for the individual cultivation of medicinal cannabis by patients who qualify under a clinical trial supervised by the Ministry of Health.
Letter: Preventing drink driving
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The never ending headlines and stories of drink driving, and “nearly nine times” over the limit will not stop until two things occur.
Melvin appointed CIIC chairman
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Businessman Fletcher Melvin has become the new chairman of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).
Rubbish, degradation concern
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National
Tourists to the Cook Islands still travel here for its beautiful environment, but some are concerned about the rubbish and signs of degradation, according to a major survey.
