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Pacific Island leaders criticised for silence on Israel-Hamas conflict
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National, Pacific Islands
Protesters who implored Pacific Islands leaders to condemn Israel’s ongoing attack on Palestine are ‘hugely disappointed’ the issue was not raised during a five-day meeting between the region’s leaders in the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands to commemorate Armistice Day
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
At 11am on November 11, 1918, the Armistice treaty was officially signed, marking the end of the First World War.
Grave mistake: Senior motorist takes ‘wrong turn’ at Panama Cemetery
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Local, National
A senior motorist was reportedly overtaking another vehicle when he lost control of the van he was driving and ended up in the cemetery at Panama.
Nightclub brawl suspects rush to wedding after bail
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Six men, all from Australia, and charged with a range of offences related to a brawl in a Rarotonga nightclub, had a narrow window of time to make it to a wedding following a court appearance on Friday.
Residents of northern group islands lose cargo in ship fire
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Residents of the northern group islands lost some of their cargo when MV Lady Moana caught fire en route to its first stop at Penrhyn.
Kata: Nauru at Forum
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Cook Islands Sevens ready to shine
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s and women’s rugby teams entered the Oceania Sevens Championship 2023 yesterday on high morale, eager to put their best performance forward in the three-day tournament.
Church Talk: A light in the darkness
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
When we do any good at all anywhere, whatever our religious affiliation or none, we are indeed shining a light in the darkness for others, writes Sr Elizabeth Browne-Russell sjc of the Catholic Church.
French Minister recognises Cook Islands’ marine conservation efforts
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
French Secretary for the Sea Hervé Berville yesterday visited the Nikao seawall Te Marae Moana mural project, acknowledging the artwork and the work done around marine conservation in the Cook Islands.
‘Full on brawl’ at nightclub sees two stabbed and Police backup called
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A ‘full on brawl went out of control’ at Rehab Nightclub late Wednesday evening resulted in two stabbings and multiple people taken to hospital with injuries.
More than $59 million for climate-resilient infrastructure
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, National
Plans to pump more than US$35 million (NZ$59.4m) into upgrading infrastructure within the Cook Islands community to help tackle climate change are in development.
Geo-strategic interest should not dictate leaders’ priorities: Brown
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown hopes that the leaders will leave Rarotonga this week with a deeper appreciation and shared understanding of what it means to speak out about the importance of and respect for ‘our voices, our choices, and our Pacific way’.
China vows to continue supporting Pacific nations through Belt and Road Initiative
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National
China will make further announcements on its support for the Pacific region today at the final day of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Rarotonga.
Pacific Islands Forum leaders welcome Rarotonga Treaty report
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have welcomed a report on Rarotonga Treaty, a nuclear-free zone treaty in the South Pacific, presented by secretary general Henry Puna.
Pacific Islands Forum leaders agree on Waqa for secretary general role
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National
Former Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna will vacate the Pacific Islands Forum secretary general role at the end of his first term next year, after regional leaders agreed to hand over the role to controversial ex-Nauru president Baron Waqa.
Kata: Gaza
Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Annual golf fundraiser set to attract ‘Allies’
Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Golf, Sports
An annual fun sporting fundraiser which benefits various community groups is set to come alive on Rarotonga this coming weekend.
2050 Strategy will not sit on a shelf to gather dust: PM Brown
Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has reiterated the call for support from Leaders and Heads of Regional Agencies in the implementation of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.
Tourism’s People's Choice winners ‘honoured and humbled’
Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga fitness instructor and an Aitutaki lagoon cruise operator have bested more than 100 members of the Cook Islands tourism community to be crowned People's Choice.
Widespread ICT outages raise more questions
Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National, Technology
Ministry of Justice Secretary Tamatoa Jonassen has addressed ongoing information and communications technology (ICT) issues following a power cut on Rarotonga, but it appears the problem is widespread, with government still to respond to questions.
