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Moana through to Women’s 2025 Rugby League World Cup

Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands Moana have automatically qualified for the Women’s 2025 Rugby League World Cup.

League


Govt remains tightlipped

Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics

More than two months after the Cook Islands Government announced it had dropped legal action against a Chinese company for poor workmanship in a multi-million-dollar water project, questions as to why and how this happened remains unanswered.

Local


Cook Islander researching research and uplifting ‘the homies’

Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Features, National

Pacific health research generally leads with the best of intentions, but does it actually have an impact? University of Otago Research fellow Dr Troy Ruhe (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Mauke) will spend the next four years finding out.

Education


Rain provides slight relief to Rarotonga’s depleted intakes

Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National

The recent rainfall in Rarotonga should provide a slight respite for the island’s depleted catchment intakes, but more rain will be needed to get them back to full health.

Environment


Tropical Christmas starts festive activities

Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National

The season of giving and sharing the wonders of Christmas is upon us and the Tropical Christmas Committee members are in full swing organising festive activities for the community.

Entertainment


‘Vicious and uncivilised’ marijuana laws

Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Did you know that under the Ministry of Health Act 2013 that marijuana fits the description of a medicine? In the Act it reads in part that, “Medicine means any substance whether of animal, plant or synthetic origin which is used internally or externally for alleviating disease”.

Letters to the Editor


Being prepared for future emergencies: Govt supports refurbishment of community halls

Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Government is scoping and partly funding refurbishment of community halls on Rarotonga so when there is a cyclone or emergency, there will be suitable centres or facilities available to accommodate the wider community.

Local


Wildin appointed new Audit head

Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Local, National

Desmond Wildin has stepped into the role as director of the Audit Office after more than a decade in public service in the Cook Islands.

Business


Two and half years’ loss of licence for drink driving incident which ended in serious injuries

Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A drink driving woman crashed into a family of five tourists leaving two of them, a mother and daughter, with serious injuries.

Court


Historic Tuna management procedure adopted

Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Economy, Environment, National

A management procedure was adopted at the 19th Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission in Da Nang, Vietnam over the weekend but one NGO says it’s “disheartening” the agreement is non-binding.

Business


Motorists not getting the drink drive message as silly season approaches

Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Motorists are not getting the drink drive message following another weekend of chaos on Rarotonga roads.

Crime


Cook Islands people need to value their language: Turua

Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, Local, National

Secretary of Cultural Development Anthony Turua said if one did not know their Cook Islands language, then they are not a Cook Islander.

Culture


Hosking-Ashford wants a second bite at the cherry

Monday 5 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

Democratic Party candidate and businesswoman Davina Hosking-Ashford says her challenge in joining politics was understanding the political platform.

National


Authenticity of culture promoted in tourism industry questioned

Monday 5 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, National

Businesswoman and cultural expert Jackie Tuara questioned the authenticity of the Cook Islands culture being promoted in the tourism industry.

Culture


18 months’ probation sentence for ‘repeated domestic violence’

Monday 5 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A man charged with assaulting his wife and child was told he was on the threshold of going to jail before sentencing.

Court


Sizzling reboot to Netball in Paradise

Monday 5 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Sports

Saturday saw a sizzling start to the ninth edition of the BSP Netball in Paradise tournament – both on and off the courts!

Netball


Gossip – is it true, is it kind, is it useful?

Monday 5 December 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

There are no good ends to those who like to gossip with unconstrained conversation about other people without confirming if they are true, writes Ruta Mave.

Opinion


Traditional master navigators lead mission to pass on the art of voyaging

Monday 5 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Traditional navigator Tua Pittman is back on the island taking a break from sailing around the world on Lindblad Expeditions – National Geographic cruise ships which deliver programmes in education, empower local artisans and protected wild areas.

Culture


Big win earns Avatiu semis spot

Monday 5 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Takitumu Field had supporters stunned after Avatiu trampled hosts Matavera in the premier men’s knockout battle on Saturday setting themselves up for an epic semi-final next week.

Football


Crown Law loses appeal on ‘discharge without conviction’ ruling

Monday 5 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National

The Crown Law Office’s appeal to have a man face conviction for an incident where he slapped three women on the buttocks with a machete has been denied.

Court


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