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Wichman decides against petition

Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands Party candidate has decided against filing a petition for the Penrhyn seat after earlier saying her team was reviewing the election process and roll following the by-election on Tuesday last week.

National


Fierce competition anticipated at the annual women’s triathlon event

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Cook Islands Triathlon Association is eagerly looking forward to the annual BSP Women’s Triathlon Race which will be held this Saturday at the Tikioki Tri Site, starting at 2pm.

Sports


Cook Islands aims to conquer OFC Qualifiers, despite underdog status

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands national men’s football team has landed on Tongan soil with a singular, burning ambition – to conquer the OFC Nations Cup Qualifying stage and progress into the OFC Men’s Nations Cup scheduled for June.

Football


Letters: Avatiu football

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I am a recent convert to soccer. I have followed the progress of the Avatiu Women’s soccer team at the OFC tournament in the Solomon Islands.

Letters to the Editor


Letters: Paychecks and proxy votes

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Overworked? Underpaid? Daily stress trying to get the job done? And all the while still facing the weekly family financial burdens with cost of living, inflation, etc.

Letters to the Editor


Takitumu Conservation Area set to become first OECM in Pacific

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National

In a first for the Cook Islands as well as the rest of the Pacific, the Takitumu Conservation Area (TCA) will be submitted to be internationally recognised as an Other Effective area-based Conservation Measure (OECM).

Environment


Dr Tuaine Unuia appointed new Clerk of the House of Ariki

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Local, National

Dr Tuaine Unuia, clinical manager of Te Marae Ora Dental Clinic, has been appointed the new O-Tari-Kura o te Are Ariki (Clerk of the House of Ariki).

Crime


Over 50 per cent of stolen motorbikes unrecovered, reveal Police

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Police are advising motorcycle owners to park their vehicles in plain view and do not leave keys in the vehicle or the ignition.

Crime


Bus driver on trial for crash injuring tourist in Rarotonga

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

The driver accused of a bus crash that occurred in Rarotonga in late December of 2022 is being tried by a judge and jury at the High Court in Avarua.

Court


Public Accounts Committee members in Wellington for study visit

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Parliament, Politics

Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand Kairangi Samuela welcomed the Cook Islands Public Accounts Committee delegation upon their arrival to Te Whanganui a Tara, Wellington over the weekend.

National


‘Hazardous’ Gold Country scuttled at sea after environmental approval

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Business, Environment, National

A hazardous Cook Islands commercial vessel, MV Gold Country, was towed out to sea and scuttled last month after approval from environmental authorities due to safety concerns.

Business


$12k reportedly spent on expat economist’s pet relocation

Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has reportedly spent $12,000 on a senior expat executive’s pet dog.

Economy


Sea Eagles and Panthers soar

Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Solomone Taukei | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles and Tupapa Panthers won their respective premier men’s matches in week one of round two Cook Islands Rugby League Rarotonga 13s competition.

Rugby league


Tight battles and try-saving tackles

Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

There are two more games left for this third round of the 2024 Touch Rugby Competition before the teams’ progress to playoffs.

Sports


Avatiu FC bows out of OFC Women’s Champions League without a win

Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Hekari United have confirmed their place in the semi-finals of the OFC Women’s Champions League in the Solomon Islands with an impressive 5-0 victory over Cook Islands’ Avatiu FC in wet conditions in Honiara over the weekend.

Football


Ruta Mave: Are we eating ourselves to death?

Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

In the Pacific, large people denoted wealth to eat and store fat for times of famine from cyclones. In European societies poor women were fat while, husbands were thin. But rich men were fat and rich wives thin. Now rich or poor everyone is fat, writes Ruta Mave.

Editorials


Cook Islanders cast line in world’s biggest fishing tourney

Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Sports

In amongst the 2000 fishers in the world’s largest fishing competition in terms of the number of boats participating, the Kubota Classic Billfish Tournament in Whitianga, Aotearoa New Zealand, were Cook Islands very own fishermen Junior Ioapa and Poe Poila from Rarotonga.

Fishing


Cook Islands to seek rebate on New Zealand tyre levy

Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Parliament

The Cook Islands government will approach New Zealand regarding a newly imposed tyre levy, seeking an exemption or rebate similar to VAT exemption on exports.

Local


TMO issues water safety advice amidst crypto concerns in NZ

Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

The Cook Islands has reported no cases of cryptosporidium, a waterborne parasite causing diarrhoea, despite a rise in cases in New Zealand.

Health


Retired judge shares expertise with Cook Islands Justices of the Peace

Monday 18 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, Local, National

Retired judge John Adams from Aotearoa New Zealand is facilitating this week’s orientation workshop for three Justices of the Peace (JPs) from the Pa Enua (one from Aitutaki and two from Atiu).

Court


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