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Visitors ready for football challenge

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in American Samoa, Football, Regional, Samoa, Sports

As the Cook Islands Football Association gears up to host the 2025 OFC Men’s Champions League Qualifying Stage, one of the visiting teams is determined to win, as they feel at home in Rarotonga.

American Samoa


Letter: State visit?

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I write to correct the mislabelling and blunder made to call the PM’s visit to the People’s Republic of China. It cannot be called a “State Visit”. State visits are only made by fully independent countries, like Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga, etc. Our official status is Self-Government in Free Association with New Zealand.   We are not […]

Letters to the Editor


Letter: Prime Minister Brown’s China visit

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Noting the recent media coverage of the Prime Minister’s upcoming travel to China; why aren’t officials sharing any details of his travel or the benefit it will bring to the Cook Islands? You have to ask why is such a secretive approach being taken?

Letters to the Editor


Church talk- Esther’s courage: Standing up for what is right

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Have you ever wondered why the Lord has sent you to the earth at this time and placed in you in your particular circumstances? Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints writes.

Church Talk


Cook Islands to debut in NZ’s major BBQ fest

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Food

The Cook Islands Barbeque Alliance (CIBA) is thrilled to announce its participation in the highly anticipated Meatstock Hamilton 2025 festival, New Zealand’s biggest barbecue event, for the first time.

Features


Leaders call for stronger measures amidst drug trafficking concerns

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Crime, National

Transnational crime continues to be a growing concern for Cook Islands’ borders.

Crime


Court briefs

Friday 7 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Justice of the Peace John Whitta presided over several court matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.

Court


Optimistic Bulldogs ready for League 13s

Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in League, Sports

Titikaveka Bulldogs are optimistic with their performance for the 2025 Cook Islands Rugby League 13’s season as they kick off their first match against Arorangi Bears tomorrow.

League


Letter: Cook Islands-China agreement

Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, For clarity, these are my views of the potential aspects/concerns that come to my mind when an open dialog on such a significant move is not afforded to our people.

Letters to the Editor


Scientists explore coral heat tolerance in Rarotonga

Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

A group from the University of California is working with Cook Islands marine biologist and chairperson for the environmental NGO, Kōrero o te `Ōrau, Dr Teina Rongo, to discover how corals around Rarotonga respond to high temperatures.

Environment


Vandals target fintech startup

Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands tech entrepreneur Brett Baudinet is disappointed that his recently established business, Smartie, has become a target for vandals.

Crime


No security deal with China, assures PM Brown

Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands’ agreement with China will not include any security aspects, Prime Minister Mark Brown assured yesterday.

Economy


EXCLUSIVE: Cook Islands ditches passport plan after New Zealand ‘ultimatum’

Thursday 6 February 2025 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Economy, Editor's Pick, National

Cook Islands has dropped the controversial passport proposal, Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed yesterday, after discussions to convince New Zealand that it would not affect their constitutional relationship fell flat. Rashneel Kumar reports.

BREAKING NEWS


Empowering women in football: CIFA launches 2025-26 Strategic Plan

Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Vaine Toa In Football – Women’s Football Strategic Plan 2025/2026 was launched in Rarotonga on January 30, 2025, marking a historic and transformative initiative designed to inspire and empower women in football across the Cook Islands.

Football


Smokie: Police portfolio

Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Smoke Signals

A tragic day for the family in Arorangi, with that hit and run road accident.

Opinion

Letter: Financial disaster

Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I note that the OPM is quoted in CI News (in the context of the PM's visit to China) that the "TMV project has transformed Rarotonga’s 100-year old water network, ensuring reliable access to clean and safe water for future generations."

Letters to the Editor


Letter: PM’s visit to China

Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, There should not be any complaint from taxpayers if it turns out that we have to part fund the PM's state visit to China for several reasons.

Letters to the Editor


Te Tuhi Kelly: Trumps ‘America First’ mantra

Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party states President Trump is passing executive orders with a flourish, because he has to satisfy his voters and supporters.

Editorials


Australia and Cook Islands to sign MoU, strengthen maritime security partnership

Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Australia, Economy, National, Regional

Cook Islands and Australia are in the process of finalising an enhanced Pacific Maritime Security Program (PMSP) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will strengthen Australia’s support for Te Kukupa II operations and bolster regional security efforts.

Australia


Punanga Turuturu Itivaine set to make a positive impact

Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Punanga Turuturu Itivaine (PTI), the women’s counselling and support centre for survivors of gender based violence (GBV) and abuse, responded to 11 calls for assistance during the festive season.

Local


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