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Rugby season culminates with 7s comp

Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby Union concluded its 2022 season with the annual Raro 7s tournament over the weekend.

Rugby Union


Unwanted dogs need new homes: SPCA shelter at full capacity

Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Lonely, unwanted, abandoned puppies and dogs are desperately in need of owners and new homes.

Local


Four tsunami sirens not working

Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Four out of 17 tsunami sirens are not working but should be operational by February or March next year, says the director of Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI).

Local


Cracks detected in new slabs at airport runway

Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

The Rarotonga International Airport resealing project has hit a bit of a speedbump, after several of the new slabs were found to have been faulty.

Local


Cook Islands star urges more players to switch nations

Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands co-captain Kimiora Breayley-Nati believes that if more people follow her lead and switch to a lower tier nations for international honours, the game will grow even more than it has in recent years.

Rugby league


Solicitor General resigns after only nine months in job

Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Court, National

Cook Islands Solicitor General Graham Leung has resigned after less than 12 months in the job.

BREAKING NEWS


Black Caps favourite against Pakistan

Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

New Zealand will take on Pakistan in the opening T20 World Cup semi final at Sydney Cricket Ground Tuesday night at 10pm (Cook Islands Time). Cricket analyst Rahul Patil previews the match from Australia.

Cricket


New champs crowned

Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Avatiu Eels and Lady Bears were crowned the new champions of the annual Raro 7s tournament held at the National Stadium in Nikao on Saturday.

Rugby Union


No show from disbarred lawyer in appeal case

Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

Disbarred lawyer and former Cabinet Minister Wilkie Rasmussen failed to appear for his case at the Court of Appeal on Friday.

Court


‘Regrettable oversight’: NES stops new wastewater project

Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

The National Environment Service has issued a stop work notice on the new wastewater treatment system project undertaken by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation.

Environment


PM makes a plea to world leaders at global climate summit

Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National, Regional

Prime Minister Mark Brown has again made a desperate plea to world leaders to slash emissions ahead of a global climate summit.

Environment


South Africa choked, Pakistan stoked

Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Serial chokers South Africa once again crumbled in a must win game. Pakistan gleefully accepted the opportunity presented to them and sealed a spot for themselves in the T20 World Cup semi finals along with India. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action from Australia.

Cricket


Niue hostel construction set to start in 2023

Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Plans are in the pipeline for the Niue Community of Rarotonga to lay the foundation for their new hostel in Tupapa, next year.

Local


RUTA MAVE: Climate change or ‘pyramid scheme’

Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

It is obvious the extent of Government’s promise to be transparent does not extend to letting the public know how much is being spent on the COP27 trip to Egypt, writes Ruta Mave.

Opinion


Children awarded Cook Islands PR

Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Fifteen non-Cook Islands children under the age of 18 years were awarded Cook Islands Permanent Resident (PR) certificates after meeting criteria stipulated in Part 5 (Permanent Residents) of the Cook Islands Immigration Act 2021.

Local


Crown calls for longer sentence for rape and indecent assault charges

Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National

The Crown is seeking a longer sentence for a man who repeatedly raped and assaulted a then-14-year-old girl.

Court


Matavera thumps Puaikura in premier men’s clash

Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Matavera thumped Puaikura 7-1 in the Tower Insurance premier men’s division match on Saturday at Takitumu grounds.

Football


Police investigate motor vehicle crashes, three drivers spend weekend in prison

Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

Police are investigating two motor vehicle crashes reported over the weekend. According to police spokesman Trevor Pitt, three drivers were taken to prison after being breathalysed over the legal limit for alcohol, in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Crime


Wiki scores in Moana’s 34-4 loss to NZ

Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

New Zealand have confirmed their spot in the semi-finals of the women’s World Cup following a 34-4 victory over the Cook Islands yesterday.

Rugby league


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


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