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Schools hold fundraisers

Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National

Nikao Primary and Te Uki Ou Primary are among schools organising their fundraisers today. Apii Nikao principal Michael Mokai said from 9am until midday the school would hold its enterprise day.

United States to recognise Cook Islands as a sovereign state

Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics

The United States has committed to recognising Cook Islands as a sovereign state alongside Niue, “following appropriate consultations”.

Kata: Cook Islands Games

Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Lawn Bowls get the 2022 Cook Islands Games rolling

Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports

The 2022 Cook Islands Games got underway yesterday afternoon with the Lawn Bowls teams dressed proudly in their respective islands’ uniforms starting off the first round of the competition.

PET TALK: Cancer in pets

Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Our pets suffer from many of the same cancers we get. Mammary tumours (breast cancer) is very common in female dogs, less so in cats but it tends to be severe (malignant) when cats do get it, writes Dr Michael Baer of Te Are Manu Veterinary Clinic.

Island teams ready for 2022 Cook Islands Games

Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Three thousand people including athletes, managers and coaches have signed up to participate in the 2022 Cook Islands Games which kicked off yesterday afternoon with the bowling competition.

US-Pacific summit: ‘Cooks deserve a seat at the table’

Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

A New Zealand international relationships expert says that the Cook Islands should always have been part of the inaugural United States-Pacific Islands summit, after news that the US overturned its previous omission.

French patrol boat continues strengthening ties with Cook Islands

Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National

French Navy patrol boat Bougainville has again been welcomed by the Cook Islands in an ongoing partnership between governments.

New Parliament committee room to be named the Queen Elizabeth Gallery

Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

After about a month of renovations, an unused office in Parliament is ready to be transformed into the committee meeting room and library.

Disabled, LGBTQ+ and children experience human rights violence, says survey

Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

For civil and political rights, Cook Islands is one of the best performers in the world according to the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI), however, the rights of people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ population could be improved.

Confusion reigns over Queen’s Memorial ‘public holiday’

Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

There appears to be some confusion over the legal framework surrounding Friday, September 30 being deemed a public holiday as a mark of respect to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

Repeat child sex offender sentenced to 14 years in prison

Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National

A former taxi driver who committed multiple sexual offences against four girls under the age of 12 has been sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment. Matthew Littlewood reports. (Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of the offences committed by the defendant).

Kata: Electoral petition

Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Runners gear up for Nutters and Rock Relay races

Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Running, Sports

The last two events of this year’s Round Rarotonga Running Festival starts this afternoon with the Nutters Run.

Rarotonga runners impress

Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Running, Sports

Seasoned Rarotonga-based runners gave international participants a good run for their money in the 45th Round Rarotonga Road Race on Saturday.

Amazing Grace: Toroma wins Karaoke Idol competition

Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National

Grace Toroma is the new 2022 Karaoke Idol, wowing the audience and judges with her powerful voice on Saturday night taking out the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club organised competition.

Motorcyclist receives multiple injuries in early morning crash

Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

A female motorcyclist suffered injuries to her face, legs and arms following a crash in Rarotonga on Monday morning.

Superfund partners with Smartshares to ‘accelerate global investment portfolio implementation’

Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National

Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) will implement its global investment portfolio of NZ$200 million using funds offered through NZX subsidiary Smartshares.

Drowning incident referred to coroner

Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

The medical report for a 58-year old male tourist who is believed to have drowned at Fruits of Rarotonga has been referred to the coroner, says a Cook Islands Police spokesperson.

Cannabis ‘captain’ found guilty

Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

The alleged leader of a cannabis operation is found guilty of drug related charges by a 10-person jury who deliberated for only an hour.