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New Zealand to send firefighter trainers to Cook Islands

Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Local

New Zealand firefighters are scheduled to train Cook Islands brigade volunteers early next year.

Features


PET TALK: It’s all in the eyes

Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, Opinion, Pet Talk

Bright, clear, liquid, dazzling, sad, doleful, crying, lying, beautiful. Eyes can be all of these things. Dogs are experts at puppy dog eyes. Cats are expert at death stares. Eyes tell us all sorts of things about their owners. But sometimes things go wrong. Dr Michael Baer explains.

Local


Rape accused to be sentenced

Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime

A Mangaia man has pleaded guilty to numerous sexual offences and will be sentenced next month.

Court


LETTER: A memorable birthday for all the wrong reasons

Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Yesterday, October 22, was my birthday, it was also the day my brother would return from Rarotonga to Auckland on Air New Zealand 945 with a Premium Economy seat that I booked and paid for (no awards points used, just good old hard cash) back in August, one of the last two seats available for this grade of service. I treated him to a Business class ride up here but I was unable to purchase a return Business Class seat because they were ALL SOLD OUT BACK IN AUGUST.

Letters to the Editor


The Irish make their own luck

Wednesday 26 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Day five of the T20 World Cup Super 12 stage saw the biggest upset of the tournament so far with Ireland beating tournament favourites England by 5 runs in a rain affected match. The game between New Zealand and Afghanistan was abandoned without a single ball being bowled due to some wet and miserable Melbourne weather. Analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action from Australia.

Cricket


Stormy Stoinis sinks Sri Lanka, saves Australia

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

In a must win game against Sri Lanka, hosts and defending champions Australia were in a spot of bother until a blistering innings from Marcus Stoinis won the game for them. Analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action live from Australia.

Cricket


Superfund promises higher returns with balanced option

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy

Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund is changing its existing default members from the ‘low risk’ conservative option to the balanced fund which should bring bigger returns in the long run.

Economy


Hospitality students get hands on experience at campus cafe

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education

Hospitality students at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute on Rarotonga are getting some hands on experience this week.

Education


Jail time for domestic assault

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime

A man with a history of domestic violence has been sentenced to eight months imprisonment and warned not to ‘sweep his behaviour under the carpet’.

Court


Arorangi CICC to host Gospel Day celebrations

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Tae’anga Evangelia or Gospel Day will be hosted by the Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) at Raemaru Park tomorrow starting from 10am.

Local


Penrhyn schools undertake emergency drills

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Outer Islands

The Penrhyn schools of Omoka and Tetautua hold emergency drills – in the event of a tsunami, cyclone or fire – each term to ensure the students and teachers are kept updated and informed of the necessary procedures.

Education


Heavy downpour results in monthly average in two days

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, Weather

Almost the entire monthly average rainfall for Rarotonga came in the last two days bringing some relief to a dry October.

Local


LETTER: TAU’s solar bid ‘designed to fail’

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has announced it seeks private sector investment in solar arrays for 4 MW of solar energy. This would require millions of dollars of investment, probably $7 million to $8m in total.

Letters to the Editor


Parliament prepares for first sitting

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

The initial 90-day period for the first sitting of Parliament following a general election will lapse in less than a week.

National


Woman discharged without conviction after pleading guilty to assaulting ‘cyberbully’

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime

A woman who punched someone who had allegedly been cyberbullying her has been discharged without conviction.

Court


Regional police meet to discuss organised crime

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local

Organised crime in the Pacific is targeted as a growing concern, particularly over drug trafficking and money laundering, with senior Cook Islands Police meeting to discuss the matter this week in Samoa.

Crime


Using technology to assist fisheries work, weather forecasting

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Technology

The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and the Cook Islands Meteorological Service are working together to employ state-of-the art technology to further their understanding of fisheries and assist with forecasting the weather.

Environment


Bangladesh triumph, rain frustrates South Africa

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Rain affected both games played in Hobart on Monday. Bangladesh managed to keep the Netherlands at bay whereas South Africa were unlucky to share the points with Zimbabwe. Analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action from Australia.

Cricket


King Kohli gives India a diwali gift

Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

The marquee contest of the T20 world cup lived up to all the hype and arch rivals India and Pakistan produced a blockbuster contest on Sunday that will be remembered by the ages. Sri Lanka on the other hand played a near perfect game against Ireland to start their campaign in style. Analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action live from Australia.

Cricket


Man who breached probation conditions warned of jail time

Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime

A man who breached his probation orders has been warned by a Justice of the Peace that he was a “step away” from prison.

Court


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