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Man disqualified from driving for 18 months
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A man who has been convicted for an excess breath alcohol charge for the third time has been disqualified from driving for 18 months.
EBA and careless driving cases adjourned
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A 42-year-old suspect, who had crashed a car opposite The Islander Hotel colliding into parked vehicles last Saturday morning, has had his case adjourned to April 3.
Concerns rise over fuel quality after contaminated petrol incident
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
In a frustrating turn of events, a woman found herself stranded and facing unexpected high repair costs after purchasing petrol from a convenience store that unintentionally sold contaminated petrol.
Minister Mokoroa stresses need to ‘accommodate’ diverse faiths
Friday 14 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Cook Islands needs to consider how to support and accommodate people of other faiths living here, says the Minister for Justice, as a parliamentary committee reviews submissions on a proposal to declare the country a Christian state.
Kata: Northern Group battery project
Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Athletes shatter national record
Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports
Four young athletes from the Cook Islands have made history by breaking the national record for the 4x100 men’s relay at the NZ championships.
Letter: Enhancing shipping services and infrastructure for Tongareva (Penrhyn)
Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, As a resident of Tongareva and the Executive Officer of the Tongareva Island Government, I have witnessed the profound impact that irregular shipping services have on our community and the broader Northern Group islands.
Immigration strengthens workforce resilience and service delivery
Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) completed a recruitment round in February 2025 to fill vacancies within the Immigration border team.
Nga-Moeara returns to Māori Composers’ comp after 14 years
Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Recording artist and popular singer, Teata Hauavaine Nga-Moeara, will showcase her talent on stage tonight in the prestigious Te Tae Pae Nui Te Mire Atu original Māori composers’ competition.
Lack of recognition for indigenous women and girls
Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) meets annually to address the widespread inequalities, violence and discrimination women continue to face around the world.
Opposition decries delay cost for battery replacement project
Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands, Parliament
Opposition leader Tina Browne has criticised the delay in the Northern Group Battery Replacement Project, saying it is costing taxpayers as island governments continue to spend large amounts on diesel to keep power running.
Court news
Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A businesswoman charged for failing to pay contributions to the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) has pleaded guilty.
Defence lawyer calls for cannabis decriminalisation
Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A defence lawyer is calling on the government to consider decriminalising cannabis.
Ministry of Education warns public of fake scholarship scam on Facebook
Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Education, National
The Ministry of Education is warning the public about fraudulent social media posts claiming the Ministry is offering free scholarships to people aged 18-65.
$72k land reform trips hit by poor attendance, late notice
Thursday 13 March 2025 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
Taxpayer-funded land reform consultation trips to New Zealand and Australia, costing over $72,000, suffered from poor attendance due to late notice distribution, according to a report submitted to Parliament.
Kata: NZ intelligence service
Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
‘Game changer’: Women dominate rugby coaching workshop in Aitutaki
Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
In a perfect lead-up to International Women’s Day, which was marked on Saturday, the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) saw a huge turnout of women at a Quickrip Coaches Workshop in Aitutaki last Wednesday.
Letter: Preserving Rarotonga’s pristine beauty
Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Rarotonga is a true paradise – its fragrant floral air, the rhythmic sound of the ocean, and, most impressively, the cleanliness of the island all contribute to its breathtaking beauty.
Letter: ‘Get your priorities right’
Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dumb or Dumber? Or Stupider and Stupider? Looks like CIIC still insisting on kicking out the Apii Potiki from their historic and very fit for purpose school environment in Nikao and move them to House #52 on the corner of the main road, just so someone in that CIIC hierarchy can say “Yes I am doing this for Sports Admin … much more important than tamariki wellbeing.”
Letter: Why is alcohol’s harm ignored?
Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, It would be interesting to know, when it comes to the ‘local’ news content of your paper, just what percentage of published local news relates to the reporting of the disastrous effects that alcohol has on the physical, mental, psychological and spiritual health of our “Christian” nation.