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‘Police have a lot of dirt to pick up’ - Cops accused of being heavy handed with drink driver
Wednesday 16 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Local, National
Several police officers have been grilled in court over their handing of a drink driving case, which has been described by the defence as unconstitutional, unfair and inhumane.
Still no answers from Police on missing teenager
Wednesday 16 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police have not answered questions about missing teenager Timoa Kokoria, 19, who disappeared on July 24 after he was dropped off at a Rutaki bus stop.
Boyd Memorial raises $10,000 for Pride Cook Islands
Wednesday 16 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The golf course rippled with colour on Saturday with bold and bright Pride flags flying from palm trees in the cool breeze and golfers dressed in blazes of bright, neon colours, over the weekend.
Young people take part in men’s mental health panel
Wednesday 16 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Societal expectations are holding men back from being vulnerable, says 18-year-old Men’s Mental Health Couch Talk panellist Sidney Fimone.
Stricter rules for e-cigarettes proposed in Amendment Bill
Tuesday 15 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, Local, National
A review of the Health Act is about to take place, with new rules for electronic cigarettes likely to be proposed.
Missing teenager: ‘We’re not sure whether he is still alive’
Tuesday 15 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Editor's Pick, Features, Local, National
Parents of a 19-year-old male who has been missing since late July fear their son is dead.
‘Remember and learn from the past’
Tuesday 15 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Religious Advisory Council (RAC) held its annual national prayer service on Sunday, praying for safety and thanking Lord Jesus Christ for continuing protection during the cyclone season which runs from November to April.
Landowners annoyed with perceived lack of consultation around Avana Harbour project
Tuesday 15 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, Local, National
Landowners in the Avana Harbour area are hot under the collar after a digger turned up on Monday and started dredging in the narrow stretch of water.
Cops dismiss suggestions to extend helmet law following Atiu crash
Tuesday 15 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Police have no immediate concerns and say there is not enough activity to justify helmet laws in the outer islands following a crash in Atiu over the weekend.
Raro trio join Cook Islands Sevens teams
Tuesday 15 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Three Rarotonga-based players will join the Cook Islands 7s men’s and women’s teams for this weekend’s 2022 Oceania Rugby Sevens Challenge in Brisbane, Australia.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Airport project ‘disaster from inception’
Tuesday 15 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, The $6.5 million runway replacement project was a disaster waiting to happen before it even started. Look at the people in charge. The project manager, Ianis Boaza, is an Airport Authority board member and deputy chairman. He is a political appointment, with no engineering qualifications and experience. Taoro Brown, is the chairman of the Airport Authority, another political appointment, with no engineering qualifications and experience.
Visitor numbers dwindle
Tuesday 15 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in
Tourism numbers are beginning their slide as the industry braces for a tough summer. The visitor arrivals for October, released yesterday, show that there has been a total of 12,803 arrivals, down by 6.1 per cent from September, and well down on July’s peak for the year of 15,616.
Unearthing footballing gems - Former All Whites star coaches next generation of footballers
Tuesday 15 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Football, Sports
Oceania player of the century and largely regarded as the best football player New Zealand has ever produced, Wynton Rufer, has set his sights on coaching young Cook Islanders.
Atiu trio medevacked to Raro after head on motorbike crash
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, Local, National
Three people from Atiu are admitted to Rarotonga Hospital after a ‘suspected’ alcohol-related motorcycle crash over the weekend.
England thunder down under!
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
In front of 80,462 fans England performed like a well-oiled machine to end Pakistan’s dreams of repeating the heroics of 1992. They also became the first nation to hold both white ball world cups at the same time. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action from the final of the T20 World Cup 2022 from Australia.
Consultants to improve online business
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National, Technology
A five-person team of consultants will meet in the Cook Islands in early December to improve online transactions for businesses.
Nikao Sokattak held by Avatiu
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Table toppers Nikao Sokattak were rattled by Avatiu in the premier men’s clash over the weekend.
Stakeholders prepare for 2022/2023 cyclone season
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National, Weather
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service facilitated the National Climate and Oceans Forum Workshop with its stakeholders on Friday to prepare them for the 2022/23 cyclone season which runs from November to April.
Early childhood care and education is connected with nature
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National
A series of photos depicting Cook Islands’ early child care education will be exhibited at the World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education in Tashkent, Uzbekistan this week.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Should we be worried about a 16 per cent NCEA pilot pass rate?
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Kia orana ki to tatou iti tangata. I read with shock that our Cook Islands’ students received a 16 per cent pass rate during the NCEA pilot test.
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