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Cooks set to ban importation of ozone-depleting products

Saturday 24 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

The Cook Islands is pushing ahead with rules banning the importation of all ozone-depleting products by 2030.

$800 fine for motorcyclist over five times alcohol limit

Saturday 24 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National

A motorcyclist who crashed into a colleague’s van was more than five times over the blood alcohol limit.

Thieves steal 90kg worth of ‘good lemons’

Saturday 24 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

A Rarotongan grower’s lemon plantation was raided leaving them $500 out of pocket.

Electrical fault cause of fire

Saturday 24 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

Fire services believe a catastrophic fire which destroyed a family home behind the Ministry for Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) building was caused by overloading of electrical equipment.

Kata: Cannabis

Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Dates announced for Vaka Puaikura’s Bicentennial Gospel celebrations in 2023

Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The 200-year commemoration of the arrival of the Gospel to Arorangi will be a significant event for the Tinomana Ariki tribe.

Shipwrecked or ‘ship-saved’

Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The adversary satan subtly comes as a thief to steal, to kill and to destroy but Jesus comes to save and offers us eternal life with Him, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.

National ceremony in NZ to honour Coastwatchers

Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

A national commemoration in honour of all Coastwatchers who served in the Pacific during the Second World War will be held at on Saturday, October 15 at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in New Zealand.

LETTERS: Dealing with increasing prices

Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Inflation isn’t forever. The question is why is everyone looking towards Europe and the war going on there and blaming the Russians for the soar in prices of produce and petrol etc, etc? No one’s looking towards Saudi Arabia who have the wealth of money but also the oil trade. No one’s talking […]

Southern Group gets food freight subsidy

Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands

The Southern Group will get a freight subsidy on food items until at least Christmas in a bid to ease cost of living for those living in the Pa Enua.

ICC rankings for Cook Islands

Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports

Cook Islands have managed to break into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 International (T20I) rankings following a strong show at the regional tournament earlier this month.

Aitutaki crowned Oceania’s top island destination

Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Travel

Aitutaki has been recognised as one of the leading destinations in the South Pacific at a Tourism Awards ceremony.

Double Ava’avaroa tragedy avoided

Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

What could have easily turned into a double tragedy for two inattentive swimmers yesterday was averted by quick-thinking locals who are familiar with the dangers of Ava’avaroa Passage.

Kata: Action man

Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Battle of the neighbours

Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Matavera field will host the 2022 Rarotonga football midweek stunners between the giantkillers Matavera FC and the experienced Tupapa Maraerenga FC.

LETTERS: Prices on the rise

Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, There will be more increases as we progress ahead. The bakery is not to be blamed. All around the globe is terrible since the war between Ukraine and Russia and Covid-19. It’s not only us in the Cook Islands who are affected, its New Zealand, Australia and the rest of the world too. […]

Ministry holds meeting to discuss pricing of essential household goods

Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

The Ministry of Internal Affairs, Consumer Services Unit hosted its first Consumer Stakeholder meeting with key suppliers to discuss the pricing of essential household goods.

Community steps up to help fire victims

Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Over $3000 was raised by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) charity group ‘Give A Little Aroa’ in aid of the Ahiao family, whose home was completely destroyed in a fire last week.

Cruise tourism faces challenges despite removal of travel restrictions

Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Travel

The removal of travel restrictions won’t have an immediate impact for the cruise ship tourism in the Cook Islands.

Kākerōri revitalisation project wins major conservation award

Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National

A project which has brought a native Cook Islands bird species back from the brink of extinction has won a major international conservation award.