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Letter: Victims of vaccine injury?
Thursday 9 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Heartbreaking to hear of the sudden unexpected death of 15-year-old Drazei holidaying with his family in Raro. Absolutely heartbreaking to hear, especially as a mother, my heart goes out to the family.
CISNOC representatives gain valuable insights at ONOC General Assembly
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) president Hugh Graham, senior vice president Romani Katoa and acting secretary general Owen Lewis attended the annual Oceania National Olympic Committee (ONOC) General Assembly held in Nadi, Fiji last month.
KAPs conquer Mixed Touch competition with dominant final win
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in National, Sports, Touch Rugby
The 2024 Mixed Touch Season Competition wrapped up on Monday with thrilling semi-final and final matches that showcased the talent and competitiveness of the participating teams at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Vaka Marumaru Atua sets direct course for Hawaii
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National, Tourism
Vaka Marumaru Atua will skip Tahiti and sail directly to Hawaii with a youth crew to attend the 2024 Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture in Honolulu in June.
Akava’ine to take centre stage as Miss Thunderhips strikes back!
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, National
After a decade-long break, the electrifying Miss Thunderhips dance competition is back with a thunderous bang and taking to the stage tomorrow night at Te Are Kariori Domes for the Anuanua festival celebrations.
New Zealand Parliament Speaker visits Rarotonga
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Parliament
Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, Gerry Brownlee is visiting Cook Islands this week.
Intoxicated tourist faces charges after rumbling arrival
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A tourist has got off to a bad start to her Rarotonga holiday after she was arrested and remanded into custody by police upon arrival at the Rarotonga International Airport on Tuesday night.
National Geographic Orion docks in Rarotonga
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism
State of the art expedition cruise ship, the National Geographic Orion, arrived in Rarotonga yesterday.
Chamber calls out ‘favouritism’ in Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce is concerned the Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill gives preferential treatment to a USA company Drumcliffe to do business in the Cook Islands.
60-year-old woman dies in first road fatality of 2024
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands recorded its first road fatality of the year after a 60-year-old woman died from crash-related injuries yesterday morning.
Rarotonga grower raises concerns about produce theft
Thursday 18 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A Rarotonga grower has raised concerns about what can be done to those caught stealing produce from other people’s farms.
Spy film type thing: Alarm grows over Cook Islands cryptocurrency bill
Monday 15 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Technology
Alarm is growing over proposed Cook Islands legislation, drafted by a US-based company, which could validate hacking into any account or system in the world, writes Barbara Dreaver, Pacific Correspondent 1News.
Atupare Marae welcomes new shelter, Maori King for ocean initiative
Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Environment, National
Tui Dewes, Aotearoa New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, had the honour of opening the new Taupare for Atupare Marae, alongside the Minister for Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Cultural Development, George “Maggie” Angene, last week.
Teenager confirmed wearing ‘approved helmet’ in crash
Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police have confirmed the teenager injured in a crash last Friday was wearing a ‘fully approved’ German helmet.
Aitutaki’s Ngatamariki ready for Te Mire Atu debut
Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, National
Corina Mose Ngatamariki from Aitutaki is “excited” to be competing in tonight’s Te Mire Atu composer’s competition at The Edgewater Resort for the first time.
Court: Suspended sentence
Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Well-known to the court for his previous conviction, Justice of the Peace John Whitta said he would not consider Travel Tuaputa’s previous record as it was not similar to the current offence.
Court: Possible diversion
Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Crown Law has suggested a diversion could be confirmed by April 30 for Alberio Lazaro and Aaron Junior William, who are currently facing charges of fighting in a public place.
Jet ski vandalism forces water sports business to cancel tours
Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Crime, National
A Muri-based water sports tourism business was shocked to discover their jet skis were vandalised over the weekend, forcing them to cancel tours. Police are investigating the matter.
Ex-Deputy PM, civil servants jailed for public funds fraud
Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, National
The former deputy prime minister and two former senior civil servants have been handed prison sentences for fraudulently using $70,000 in public funds.
Redemption or repeat?: Panthers face off against Bulldogs again
Friday 22 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in League, Sports
In a highly anticipated clash in the Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s premier men’s competition this afternoon, Tupapa Panthers are gearing up to face off against Titikaveka Bulldogs at Aretere Park in Avatiu.
