Editor's Pick
Lights out again! TAU faces heat after unexpected blackouts
Thursday 27 June 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Editor's Pick, Local, National, Technology
Rarotonga residents faced a second consecutive night of unexpected power outages, leaving many frustrated and seeking answers.
Cultural clash at FestPAC: Respected female carver excluded due to gender protocol
Wednesday 12 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Culture, Editor's Pick, Entertainment, Features, Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
A respected female Cook Islands carver, Awhitia Tavioni, was excluded from the official carving area at the 13th Pacific Arts Festival and Culture in Hawai’i due to a local kapu (rule) against women carvers, sparking a debate about cultural protocols and gender equality.
Flying high on public funds: Audit report recommends economy class for CIIC travel
Thursday 6 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Editor's Pick, National
All travel by Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) employees and board members should be economy class, an audit report has recommended after finding past overseas trips involved business class and premier economy travels.
Vaping ban takes effect July 1
Tuesday 4 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editor's Pick, Health, Local, National
The sale of e-cigarettes, including vapes, is expected to be banned by July 1, 2024, the proposed commencement date of the new Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 2024.
TB cases detected
Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editor's Pick, Health, National
Cook Islands confirmed one new tuberculosis (TB) case after four cases were reported in 2023, with all but one from last year completing treatment.
‘Please heed the signs’: resident makes plea to tourists
Wednesday 20 December 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editor's Pick, Local, National, Travel
A resident of Vaimaanga in Titikaveka is calling on tourists to heed the warning signs that have been put in place for their own safety.
Te Maeva Nui – ‘the greatest celebration’
Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Editor's Pick, Entertainment, Features, National
Quick Facts Month: July-August Venue: National Auditorium Duration: 10 days Layout: Mix Event Sponsorship Target: $100,000 - $200,000.
Cook Islands businesses receive $7 million in Government loans
Thursday 27 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Editor's Pick, National
Government loaned approximately $7 million to Cook Islands businesses during the Covid-19 period in 2020 but questions remain over the recovery of these loans.
‘Rare’ sighting of New Zealand fur seal in Rarotonga’s lagoon
Thursday 27 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Editor's Pick, Environment, National
A juvenile New Zealand fur seal was sighted swimming in Rarotonga’s lagoon this week, says Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).
Super disappointed: CINSF member loses $10k in negative return
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Editor's Pick, National
Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) has been exposed to ‘multiple shocks’ in the market, but a member has expressed his disbelief at the size of the losses.
Family remembers ‘hero’ mother
Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Editor's Pick, Local, National
A mother who drowned attempting to save her 11-year-old daughter has been hailed a “hero”.
Petrol prices drop but consumers urged to remain wary
Friday 25 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Editor's Pick, National
Petrol prices will decrease from today by about 10 per cent, but the Price Tribunal chairman Louis Enoka is urging consumers not to get too far ahead of themselves.
Missing teenager: ‘We’re not sure whether he is still alive’
Tuesday 15 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Editor's Pick, Features, Local, National
Parents of a 19-year-old male who has been missing since late July fear their son is dead.
