Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Rotaract Rarotonga’s The Great Easter Eggs-capade held on Saturday was hailed a success despite less than the anticipated number of teams taking part in the event.
Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Tereora College students will showcase their cultural talents this evening at 6pm at the Te Are Karioi National Auditorium.
Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
In promoting the wellbeing and nourishment of infants, the Cook Islands Child Welfare Association (CICWA) has received a generous donation of cooking utensils from Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands, Weather
Hundreds of milkfish were found dead in a pond in Penrhyn Island, possibly due to a combination of low pressure, heat and lack of oxygen in the water caused by El Nino, says a marine biologist.
Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, Local, National
A group of Cook Islanders visiting Taiwan had a close call with the strongest earthquake in a quarter-century that rocked the country on Wednesday morning, killing nine people and injuring more than 1000.
Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
The lawyer representing incarcerated former Cook Islands deputy prime minister has indicated that he will be filing an application to appeal the sentencing.
Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Former senior meteorological observer Maara Vaiimene has been appointed the new director of the Cook Islands Meteorological Service. Vaiimene commenced the top role on March 25.
Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Travel
Passengers flying in and out of Rarotonga faced delays up to six hours after an Air New Zealand flight took a U-turn on Monday morning (Cook Islands time).
Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro sentenced a man to four months imprisonment for nine counts of assaulting a woman.
Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Tamatoa Tetupuorongo Ariki Albert Henry Nicholas who is facing charges of common assault and intent to injure has pleaded guilty.
Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weather
Residents of Penrhyn island are investigating the cause of a large die-off of milkfish in a local fish pond, suspecting it is related to recent extreme heat and low oxygen levels in the water.
Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Service staff were part of a successful climate information workshop held a week ago.
Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
A woman appearing through an audio-visual link from Manihiki has been given time to find a lawyer. Ngatamaine Pupuke appeared before Justice of the Peace Nadine Newnham for four counts of theft as a servant.
Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police arrested four people over the long Easter weekend, but say it’s an improvement from past festive weekends.
Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, Local, National
Cook Islands doctors will undergo a special training on how to prescribe medicinal cannabis (marijuana), confirmed Secretary for Health Bob Williams.
Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
After weeks of collecting material, a bit of lifting and digging, Te Ipukarea Society has finally started up their keyhole garden again ready to use for planting!
Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Catholics in Rarotonga observed Good Friday yesterday by praying the Stations of the Cross, mourning the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
The House of Ariki and Aotearoa Maori King signed a declaration advocating for the legal personhood of whales and their protection.
Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Features, Go Local, National
A resort in Aitutaki is actively engaged in a coral planting initiative to restore and preserve the health of their lagoon’s marine ecosystem.
Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands’ fisheries revenue is projected to double following the historic Tuna Treaty between the Pacific Island States and the United States reached this week.