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Tahiti’s largest corruption case revived by Paris court
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
France’s highest court has revived French Polynesia’s largest corruption case, which had been closed almost more than three years ago.
Cook Islander selected as NZ National Party candidate
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics
Rarotonga-born lawyer Angee Nicholas, who moved to New Zealand with her family more than two decades ago, has been selected to stand for the National Party in the seat of Te Atatū in this year’s NZ General Election.
Population policy endorsed
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The very first Cook Islands ‘Population Policy’ to address the country’s depopulation issue has been finalised and will be launched this year.
Arutanga Koni Raoni fundraiser collects over $60,000
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Oire Arutanga on Aitutaki wrapped up the island’s Koni Raoni event for the festive period.
Covid-19 cases stable: TMO
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The Covid-19 case numbers remain ‘stable’ for now in the Cook Islands and Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health says it will not reintroduce any further precautionary health measures.
Second recruitment of nursing students to begin in June
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Seventeen students pursuing Bachelor in Nursing Pacific are five weeks away from completing their first year of studies.
Cooks to give Pacific pageant a miss
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, National
Cook Islands will not participate in this year’s Pacific Islands Pageant to be held in Apia, Samoa from January 29 to February 3.
Call for government to address Aitutaki water shortage issue
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
The recent rain may have alleviated some of the water shortage issues in Aitutaki, but MPs and stakeholders want to present a plan to Government to address the problem.
Te Marae Ora out to prevent dengue outbreak
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) says it will ensure there are no dengue outbreaks in the Cook Islands following the recent rainy spell.
Man convicted of murdering FSM acting Attorney-General U.S-born Rachelle Bergeron
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Federated States of Micronesia, Regional
One of the two defendants charged in connection to the death of Yap State's former acting attorney general has been found guilty of murder.
Black Rock wins beach netball
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
The 2023 Beach Games got off to a superb start with the inaugural beach netball competition over the weekend.
RUTA MAVE: A promise to love and to hold until death do us part
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
With the statistics of marriage these days saying only 55 per cent remain married, the average length of time for a marriage is around 20 years.
Call to rethink tourism approach
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A major Aitutaki tourism provider says the industry should move away from a ‘bodies on the ground’ model, and start looking at ‘higher yield’ tourists.
Washed up turtle ‘in good condition’
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
The Pacific green turtle that washed ashore at Titikaveka beach on Friday is in “good condition”.
Inconsistent power supply frustrates Pukapuka residents
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in National, Outer Islands
There is a growing frustration amongst residents of Pukapuka over the ongoing power failure issue affecting the northern group island for the past two years.
Petrol supplier out of stock
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Toa Petroleum has confirmed it will be out of petrol until Thursday.
Hit and run: man arrested following dangerous police pursuit
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
A drunk driver has been arrested after allegedly pinching a car, crashing into two motorcyclists, and inciting a police pursuit while more than three times the legal alcohol limit.
Met Service issues strong wind warning
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather
A strong wind warning for the land areas and waters of Southern Cook Islands has been issued by the Cook Islands Meteorological Service.
New champs crowned at League Nines in Paradise
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels and Lady Panthers were crowned the new champions of the League Nines in Paradise tournament held at the National Stadium in Nikao on Saturday.
Let the Games begin!
Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports
Ten teams will battle in the first ever beach netball competition on day one of the 2023 Beach Games today at the Nikao beach courts.
