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Court briefs 11.10.2022

Friday 11 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

Theft as a servant Ngatamaine Pupuke charged with four counts of theft as a servant appeared in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thurasday via Zoom from Manihiki. However, Pupuke’s lawyer did not appear. Police asked for the matter to be adjourned. Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning, who oversaw the matter, said there was […]

Court


Creating safe space for men to discuss mental health issues

Friday 11 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, Local, National

Cook Islands National Youth Council (CINYC) wants young and old men to sit down and talk about mental health, and is providing the space to do so.

Health


Flights down by 30 per cent from peak as tourist operators prepare for ‘graveyard month’

Friday 11 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism

Rarotonga-bound flights and seat numbers could be down by more than 30 per cent on pre-Covid-19 times during the December to March period.

Business


‘Communities will decide how tourism is run’

Friday 11 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, Economy, National

Communities are going to decide how tourism is run, just look at Hawaii, says New Zealand Māori Tourism chief executive Pania Tyson-Nathan.

Business


CHURCH TALK: ‘He who hears you hears Me, he who rejects you rejects Me’

Friday 11 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The disciples and followers of Jesus endured their share of confusion and hardship, but they also enjoyed some wonderful blessings of effective service, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua.

Church Talk


Uncertainty around Cook Islands home loan rates as inflation bites

Friday 11 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

A leading Cook Islands banker has avoided question on whether interest rates here will drop further as skyrocketing inflation hits foreign markets.

Economy


England annihilate India in T20 semis

Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

In a near perfect performance England ended India’s T20 World Cup campaign to set up a date with Pakistan in the showdown at the MCG in Melbourne. India were left to pick up the pieces after yet another failed world cup campaign. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action of the second semi final from Adelaide, Australia.

Cricket


Doubts over meeting July deadline for exploitation regulations

Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Environment, National

The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) is unsure whether the International Seabed Authority (ISA) will complete its rules and regulations for deep-sea mining by July next year as was originally planned.

Business


Cook Islands has beaten France 26- 18 in the Women's Rugby League World Cup

Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Rugby league, Sports

It was the first-ever meeting between the two sides - they battled it out for a first win of the tournament following successive defeats against New Zealand and Australia in the opening rounds.

Rugby league


Fighting for pride and ‘mana’

Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands head coach Rusty Matua revealed pride is the driving factor for his team ahead of their clash with France early today at 7am. By Megan Armitage of rlwc2021.com.

Rugby league


Arorangi’s Raemaru Park to host midweek football clashes

Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Raemaru Park is bound to be filled with football fans from around the island as Puaikura hosts Tupapa Maraerenga in the midweek Rarotonga football clashes.

Football


Pakistan defy the odds, reach T20 final

Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

They might have been lucky in reaching the semi finals but Pakistan stepped up and delivered when it mattered most. They now wait to see who joins them in the final at Melbourne whereas New Zealand scratch their heads about another missed opportunity. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reports from Sydney, Australia.

Cricket


Small island, big ocean Niue makes its entire EEZ a marine park

Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Niue, Regional

In April, Niue, a small island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, designated its entire exclusive economic zone — an area about the size of Vietnam — as a multiple-use marine park called Niue Nukutuluea. Forty percent of the park is a no-take marine protected area; a smaller slice is managed by local villages. And about 56% of the park is a general-use zone where commercial fishing and other activities, including possibly deep-sea mining, could take place. By Monica Evans of Mongabay.

Niue


Garth’s ready to rock’n’roll again

Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, Local, National

Veteran pianist Garth Young is celebrating his 90th birthday on Rarotonga tomorrow surrounded by family and one of the things he loves most – music.

Entertainment


LETTER TO EDITOR: Cap on visitor numbers

Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Our Tahitian cousins, it seems, are light-years ahead of us once again, calling for a cap on visitor numbers. They want a cap at 300,000 tourists so that there is one local for each visitor.

Letters to the Editor


Paradise Papers appearance is not sinister, says Public Service Commissioner

Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter says not all names that appear in the Paradise Papers are associated with something suspicious and Cook Islands News linking the newly appointed Deputy Solicitor General with it suggested something sinister.

Local


Cops call for user pays system as rescue team pull another victim off mountain

Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Eight police officers have been engaged in another mountain rescue on Rarotonga barely weeks after dozens were called to a 12-hour ordeal high above the island.

Local


18 months’ probation for resort theft

Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National

An Aitutaki man who stole more than $5900 from a resort over a period of 10 months has been sentenced to 18 months’ probation.

Court


Suwarrow park rangers return home

Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

After five months of living on Suwarrow – the Cook Islands National Heritage Park – park rangers Harry Papa’i and Teina Vakapora returned safely to Rarotonga onboard Te Kukupa II on Monday morning.

Local


Tough low season looms - Operators concerned with anticipated lack of NZ flights

Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National, Tourism

Tourism operators are wary of Air New Zealand’s new flight schedule for the December to March period.

Business


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