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Economy

‘I was not consulted’: Minister blindsided by crypto bill drafted by private firm

The Cabinet Minister, who tabled the controversial Tainted Cryptocurrency Recovery Bill 2023 in Parliament last year, says he wasn’t consulted on the legislation drafted by a US-based private firm.

Spy film type thing: Alarm grows over Cook Islands cryptocurrency bill

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.

Health

Cervical cancer self-testing returns ‘low high-risk’ HPV

The pilot self-testing programme for cervical cancer showed a low rate of high-risk HPV and good uptake, especially among women who hadn’t had a Pap smear in a long time.

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Environment

Solar power battery repairs ‘could take up to 12 months’

Repairs to the solar power system in the northern group islands could take up to a year and residents need to conserve their power useage, says the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).

National

Court

Inmate seeks Chief Justice to hear case

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Local

Roadworks prioritised by funding

Court

Man fined, disqualified after drunk driving crash

Local

A sea of blue: Community rallies behind autism awareness

Athletics

70 kids kick off school holidays with fun at inaugural Athletics Carnival

About 70 children took part in the Kids Athletics Carnival that was held yesterday at the National Stadium in Nikao.

Crime

Investigations continue for high- profile cases, USP break-in solved

Cook Islands Police say that investigations into some of the crimes that were reported earlier this year are ongoing.

Sports

Paddling

Aitutaki debuts, young paddlers make a splash at annual Vaka Iti

Despite a few showers, the weather cooperated for the Cook Islands Canoeing Association’s (CICA) annual Vaka Iti schools oe vaka competition held last week at Muri Beach.

Rugby league

Sea Eagles soar to dramatic draw

The week nine of Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition brought intense clashes and thrilling moments as teams battled it out for crucial wins, aiming to solidify their positions in the league table.

Football

10-man Cook Islands bows out bravely

Cook Islands fell short to Vanuatu 2-0 in the final match, losing a player to a red card and their chance to progress to the OFC U-19 Men’s Championship.

Rugby Union

Cook Islanders in Hong Kong celebrate All Blacks Sevens double win

Cook Islanders living in Hong Kong celebrated Aotearoa New Zealand’s fantastic wins in both the men’s and women’s Hong Kong 7s tournament held earlier this month from April 5-7.

Football

Eleven vying for CISNOC Sec-Gen role

Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) received 11 applications for the Secretary General position and is finalising the appointment with Owen Lewis acting until a replacement is chosen.

Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Future of netball at stake

I just found out at the weekend that the Rarotonga club netball season for grades below premier will run for one round.

Editorials

Ruta Mave: Are we ready for the UN high chair?

The American president JF Kennedy said “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what can you do for your country.” Our Prime Minister’s motto appears to be “Ask every country you meet what can they do for our country”, writes Ruta Mave.

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Treat our Pa Metua with respect and dignity!

I am appalled and annoyed at the treatment, lack of respect and dignity towards our Pa metua who are applying for their NZ pension especially those living in the Pa Enua.

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Questions cloud Cryptocurrency Bill

Dear Editor, Excellent reporting by 1News over the weekend and coverage by your paper (yesterday) on spy type crypto bill the CIP government is trying to pass in Parliament.

Features

Art

Anuanua Festival marks historic shift towards equality in the Cook Islands

Cook Islands celebrated the first anniversary of decriminalising same-sex relations with an art exhibition and speeches that highlighted the progress made towards a more inclusive society.

Art

Tikotikoca wins Anuanua Wearable Art Piece Competition

Quincy Tikotikoca won the first-placing award in the 2024 Anuanua Wearable Art Piece competition for her stunning gown modelled by Kelera Ratu.

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Features

Faith and family fuel new bakery

Avarua Bakery has ventured into a brand new and exciting bakery retail business after the Covid-19 pandemic forced closure of their previous retail venture.

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Art

Cook Islands playwright tackles taboo topics in new production

Award-winning Cook Islands playwright Teherenui Koteka is sparking conversations about sexuality, safe sex, and healthy relationships for Pacific youth with her latest project, which will be showcased in Rarotonga next week.

Art

Cook Islands history gifted to upcoming generations

Author and historian Howard Henry has gifted his monumental effort of 16 publications of Cook Islands history to the Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Culture Development Library for generations to peruse over and enjoy.