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Freight costs prompt bus rebuilds
Saturday 31 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Cook’s Island Bus Passenger Transport Ltd will be rebuilding three of its old fleet, as the cost of importing new or secondhand buses spikes due to supply chain issues.
LETTER: Get set for financial blessings
Saturday 31 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Kia orana! I, Pastor Temu Ngarima George, managing director of Tevaka Nui Mission, would like to share the blessing that the good Lord brought to my attention for the next 10 years for this paradise called Cook Islands.
Drink-driving women warned it’s jail next
Saturday 31 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Two women convicted of drink driving have been told they could face jail time if they appear before the courts again.
Cops call for calm as New Year looms
Saturday 31 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Police are extending firm reminders to all liquor licenced premises and outlets to stick to the rules and ensure their respective responsibilities are maintained during New Year celebrations.
A life dedicated to protecting fisheries
Saturday 31 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Local, National
Ian Bertram’s love for fishing has put him in good stead in his role helping to protect the Pacific’s coastal fisheries. He talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about his job and what’s changed in his role.
A year of ‘marked progress’
Saturday 31 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Features, Memory Lane
A memorandum presented to the Houses of the General Assembly in New Zealand by the Minister for the Cook Islands, Maui Pomare (he had yet to receive his knighthood), gives a fascinating insight into life on Rarotonga back in 1923. A trained doctor, Pomare presented the report following his first visit to the Cook Islands for almost five years, noting the changes that had taken place since his earlier visit.
Youth leading the way for our Ipukarea
Saturday 31 December 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Education, Environment, National
Leaders of the 56 Commonwealth countries have declared 2023 the ‘Year of the Youth’. A year to inspire young leaders of the Commonwealth but also a year for youth-led movements to come up with solutions to the Commonwealth’s development hurdles.
Reef passages highly dangerous
Friday 30 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National
A former professional lifeguard wants expat Cook Islanders holidaying in Rarotonga to be extra-cautious of lagoon conditions when they’re swimming or using water craft.
Pak-NZ test ends in draw
Friday 30 December 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Pakistan vs New Zealand – 1st Test – Day 5 – Pakistan 1st Innings 438 all out in 130.5 overs (Babar 161, Salman 103, Sarfaraz 86, Southee 3/69, Bracewell 2/72). New Zealand 1st innings 612 for 9 declared in 194.5 overs (Latham 113, Conway 92, Williamson 200*, Sodhi 65, Abrar 5/205, Nauman 3/185). Pakistan 2nd innings 311 for 8 declared in 103.5 overs (Imam 96, Sarfaraz 53, Shakeel 55*, Sodhi 6/86) drew v/s New Zealand 2nd innings 61 for 1 in 7.3 overs (Latham 35*, Abrar 1/23)
Anti-Covid tablets now available here
Friday 30 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Health, Local, National
Te Marae Ora’s Facebook announcement about the new availability of the anti-Covid-19 drug Paxlovid in the Cook Islands says the medication is expensive, in short supply globally and must be used properly to optimise its benefits and minimise risks.
Aitutaki’s Oire Reureu raises $69,000 from annual Koni Raoni
Friday 30 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands
Oire Reureu has raised a whopping $69,000 in the popular annual Koni Raoni festive celebrations held on Boxing Day on the island of Aitutaki.
CIFA pays tribute to football legend
Friday 30 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands Football Association have joined in the outpouring of tributes to Brazil football legend Pelé, who has been widely regarded as the greatest of all time.
Muri fires up for New Year’s Eve
Friday 30 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National, Weather
Party your way into 2023 to a fireworks display, cool sounds and the stunning view of Muri lagoon this New Year’s Eve.
Lagoon’s the place to cool down … unless it’s full tide
Friday 30 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Features, Local, National
When you’re looking for a place to beat the heat, there’s nothing like a cooling dip in the lagoon – unless it’s low tide, that is.
Fix your eyes on Jesus
Friday 30 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
As we approach to the end of yet another year, there are two scriptures that I would like to leave with our readers to ponder along with two key thoughts, writes Paul Kauri, lead pastor at The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.
Mask advice follows Covid rise in Cooks
Friday 30 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Health, Local, National
Cook Islands residents and visitors concerned about catching Covid-19 or suffering a reinfection of the virus should wear face masks as well as applying ‘normal health measures’, says the Secretary of Health.
Sheraton sign please!
Friday 30 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, If I had a dollar for every time a visitor to the Cook Islands has asked me what the story is behind the old Sheraton Hotel complex, I’d be a wealthy man and maybe have a castle in Poland.
Aitutaki water runs low
Friday 30 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki is again experiencing a dry spell as the island grapples with ongoing water rationing issues.
Politician’s son facing multiple assault charges granted name suppression
Friday 30 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
The son of a high profile Cook Islands politician has been given name suppression, along with three others who all face multiple assault charges.
Be prepared for a wet New Year’s Eve: MetService
Friday 30 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Weather
It might pay to be prepared for rain if you’re out and about celebrating New Year’s Eve.
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