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Global opposition for the rush to mine deep seabed is growing

Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Opinion

Most of us have heard that Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) has recently come out publicly in support of a conditional moratorium on deep sea mining (DSM) in international waters.

Environment


‘Prosperity through unity’: Cooks Fijian community celebrates Independence Day

Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local

Cook Islands Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tepaeru Herrmann joined the Cook Islands Fijian community in their celebrations of Fiji’s annual Independence Day late last month.

Local


Sustainability versus economic recovery: It’s a balancing act

Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Features, Local

It’s been a massive week for tourism in the Cook Islands as industry representatives from multiple nations have descended on Rarotonga to focus on sustainability. However, there is still uncertainty in the region as it’s a battle in an ever changing market.

Economy


Matavera to take on Puaikura in lone football clash

Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Takitumu will be buzzing with football supporters when they host Puaikura this afternoon. In the Tower Insurance premier men’s battle, the fourth placed home side will be looking for a victory against the struggling Puaikura side.

Football


Eliminating ravenous coral killer

Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, Local

Local divers go out to save Rarotonga’s reef from Taramea (crown of thorns starfish) on Thursday as part of CNN’s Call to Earth Day, journalist Caleb Fotheringham talks to some of them.

Environment


Remembering Cyclone Martin: ‘Many took that flight and never came back’

Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, Outer Islands

It was a cyclone like no other, and its impact is still felt by those who lived through it. Rebecca Hosking-Ellis talks to Cook Islands News senior journalist Matthew Littlewood about her memories of Cyclone Martin and the toll it took on the Manihiki community.

Features


LETTER TO EDITOR: China support ‘should be welcomed’

Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Your letter writer of yesterday’s ‘No Chinatown’ message is just sour grapes.

Letters to the Editor


Tereora College anticipating ‘excellent’ 2022 NCEA results

Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

The year 2022 has progressed well for Tereora College in light of Covid-19, particularly for its senior students.

Education


High-profile trial likely to start in second half of 2023

Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, Features, National

The high-profile trial of a senior politician and two former prominent civil servants is likely to take four weeks and begin late next year.

Court


Cooks icon honoured at Tourism Summit finale

Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, Features, Local

Cook Islands Tourism chief Karla Eggelton has shared heartfelt words with other Pacific leaders as a week of meetings has come to an end on Rarotonga.

Entertainment


Fifteen officials representing Cooks at COP27 in Egypt

Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, Environment, National

The Cook Islands has taken a delegation of 15 people to a major Climate Change Conference in Egypt, but is still remaining schtum on how much it is costing.

Business


Black Caps into World Cup semis

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

New Zealand became the first team to enter the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-finals by beating Ireland. Australia also stayed afloat by beating Afghanistan but their future now rests in the hands of Sri Lanka who was scheduled to play England last night. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action from Australia.

Cricket


Family frustration as logistics put dampener on gathering

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Descendants of Mama Matauia, one of the wives of William Marsters, are facing a logistical battle as they want to deliver a headstone to her place of burial on Palmerston.

Local


Sendito receives Tereora College Dux award

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Vannes Sendito received the prestigious top scholar award – the 2022 Dux of Tereora College – to a big round of applause from the students at the national college prizegiving ceremony yesterday morning.

Education


CHURCH TALK: Salvation and the Word of God

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk

No one has power to become a witness of Jesus Christ without having received the Gift of the Holy Ghost, writes Bishop Tutai Pere, BA, LTh, OBE, of the Apostolic Church.

Church Talk


More Covid-19 cases confirmed as ‘variant soup’ hits New Zealand

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

There are now six reported cases of Covid-19 in the Cook Islands but Government remains confident as New Zealand battles with a new ‘Variant soup’.

Health


$65k in traffic fines: Fifty-three people in court for unpaid penalties

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, Crime

People tend to be motivated to ‘cough up’ when they get called into court says a police spokesperson, following 53 people being called into the Criminal Court at Avarua for unpaid fines.

Court


Pakistan’s rollercoaster ride continues

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

In a must win game in Sydney, Pakistan comprehensively defeated South Africa to keep their T20 World Cup campaign alive whereas South Africa tasted their first defeat. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action from Australia.

Cricket


Panthers ready to defend title

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

The stage is set for the 2022 Raro 7s tournament which kicks off at 4pm this afternoon at the National Stadium in Nikao.


LETTER TO EDITOR: Justice must be seen to be done

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I’m confused! In the Cook Islands News court report of 2 November, I read where a young man pleaded guilty to a charge of careless driving. The offence being the result of a two car a collision, where he ran into the rear of another vehicle. The police allege it was due to him not paying attention on the road. Full article click on link

Letters to the Editor


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