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Letter: Australia’s ‘Invasion Day’ debate
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, January 26th is a date that polarises opinion in Australia.
Japan offers to meet over plans to dump treated radioactive water
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional
A month away from the expected discharge of treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean, Japan has offered to meet a high-level delegation from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in its attempt to assure that the process is safe for the environment and health of peoples of the Pacific.
Activists call for US apology for Marshall Is nuclear tests
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional
Over 100 activist groups, including Greenpeace, Veterans for Peace, and the Arms Control Association have signed a letter calling on US President Joe Biden to apologise for nuclear tests conducted in the Marshall Islands.
India thrash Black Caps, lead series 2-0
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
India vs New Zealand – ODI Series – 2nd ODI. New Zealand – 108 all out in 34.3 overs (Phillips 36, Shami 3/18, Pandya 2/16) lost to India 111 for 2 in 20.1 overs (Rohit 51, Gill 40*, Shipley 1/29) by 8 wickets with 179 balls remaining.
Cooks out of Oceania U17 tourney
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Goals either side of halftime against the Cook Islands have sent Fiji into the semi-finals of the OFC U-17 Championship 2023. The 3-0 win means they will face New Zealand on Wednesday, back at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.
Haircutting ceremony symbolic of transition from Junior to Open Badminton
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Culture, National, Sports
Oceania boasts a wide range of vibrant cultures with unique traditions and values. Recently, this was highlighted by Emanuela Mataio (a badminton player from the Cook Islands) who underwent a haircutting ceremony – a rite of passage for young boys which takes place in front of friends and family.
Samoa govt fears labour drain after Canberra offers work visas
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Samoa’s acting Prime Minister has expressed concern at Australia offering up to 3000 visas for Pacific migrants, saying it will further drain Samoa's already strained labour workforce.
Ruta Mave: Why does corruption continue?
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The Transparency International report indicates bribes and sexual favours are part of getting anything done in the ‘Crook Islands’. The mothers fighting for sport funding might need to address their skill set and try again.
Letter: Food quality standards
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I would like to highlight two recent instances of concern.
Public consultation on chlorination
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says there will still be a wait until Rarotonga’s main water supply becomes fully potable.
PM Brown vows to change law
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
The new Cook Islands Parliament has still not held a sitting, despite its general election taking place more than five months ago.
Reported domestic ‘violent’ incidents on the rise: Police
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The number of reported incidents of domestic violence were lower in 2022 than the previous two years, says Cook Islands Police.
‘Significant’ decline in incidents of reported theft
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
Incidents of reported theft in 2022 ended the year at half the total it was in 2015 and 65 per cent lower than that recorded in 2010, say Cook Islands Police.
Health ministry focuses on NCDs and mental health
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health is holding internal discussions into reorienting the services at the Tupapa Primary Care, Public Health and Oral Health with greater focus on prevention rather than curative care.
PM silent on legal costs in $5.4m Air NZ case
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown will not reveal the total cost in a tax case involving the Revenue Management Division and Air New Zealand.
Do-or-die clashes in cricket semis
Saturday 21 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Rarotonga Cricket Club competition will hold it semi-finals today.
Double gold for Darts
Saturday 21 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Darts Cook Islands have made a golden history, winning gold medals in the men’s and women’s competition, at the third South Pacific Darts Championships held in Tonga this week.
A week of connections and learning on Mangaia
Saturday 21 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
Young Cook Islanders from Rarotonga and Atiu were joined by Mangaia students to strengthen their connection to their culture, environment, and traditional way of life.
Housing demand ‘far exceeds’ supply
Saturday 21 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Go Local
Rarotonga residents and expatriates are struggling to secure housing as rents increase and landlords switch from long-term to tourist accommodation. Joanne Holden reports.
Educator extraordinaire
Saturday 21 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local
After 19 years of being an educator at Tereora College, including the past eight years as its principal, Tania Morgan stepped down last year to take on a new role as the director of the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute.
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