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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.

Cricket


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.

Business


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.

Football


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.

Environment


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.

Education


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.

Letters to the Editor


Court briefs 14.01.22

Sunday 13 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, Crime, National

Conflict of interest Ngatokorua William had his case adjourned because of a conflict of interest with the Justice of the Peace in the Criminal Court at Avarua. William appeared on Thursday charged with excess breath alcohol and careless driving. JP Vania Kenning told the court there was a conflict of interest but did not say […]

Court


Court briefs 11.11.22

Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

Guilty to assault Eria Bubutei pleaded guilty to four counts of assault on a child in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday. Bubutei pleaded guilty through his lawyer Mark Short. Short said: “He wants to take responsibility and that is why he is taking this plea today.” Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning set […]

Court


Cricket showdown

Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

What - The final: England vs Pakistan. Where - Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia. When – Saturday, November 12 at 10pm (Cook Islands time). By Rahul Patil in Melbourne.

Cricket


Hungry mouths gather for fundraising feast

Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Six pigs, 50 cartons of chickens and hundreds of steaks kept the crowds fed at the biennial St Joseph’s Primary School Gala in Taua Terevete Park on Friday.

Local


Issues behind the smoke screen

Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Vape waste poses a particular waste problem because it falls in the categories of e-waste and hazardous waste, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

Environment


‘It’s no walk in the park’ Regulated environment for the Cross-Island trek proposed

Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

The mountains over Rarotonga are proving too much for an increasing number of visitors who are underestimating their difficult and sometimes treacherous climbing conditions. It comes at a cost, but it’s a question of who pays.

Local


LETTER TO EDITOR: ‘Fleecing the power uses’

Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Kia Orana, if, as Trevor Clarke states in his excellent letter to the editor, (Cook Islands News, October 25, 2022), the main reason for Te Aponga Uira’s existence has been moved from providing sustainable electricity at cheapest prices to the iti Tangata of Rarotonga, to becoming a cash cow for CIIC (Cook Islands Investment Corporation), then surely TAU has to come clean, and provide reasons justifying that position.

Letters to the Editor


Lest we forget: WWI veterans remembered

Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

A solemn ‘Remembrance Service’ commemorated Armistice Day at the Returned & Services Association Cook Islands (RSA) in Nikao yesterday morning.

Local


Cook Islands Va‘ine at Aotearoa Art Fair

Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Entertainment, National

When the Aotearoa Art Fair opens in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on Wednesday, November 16, it will be a celebration of Cook Islands Va‘ine for Bergman Gallery. By Rachel Smith.

Business


Neighbours Nikao and Avatiu to meet at Aretere Park

Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Neighbours Nikao Sokattak FC will travel downhill for today’s clash against Avatiu FC, at Aretere Park.

Football


NZ CIRU to represent Cook Islands at Oceania 7s

Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The New Zealand Cook Islands Rugby (NZ CIRU) will send ‘national teams’ to this year’s Oceania 7s, Cook Islands Rugby Union president Simi Teiotu confirmed this week.

Rugby Union


‘No safety risk’: Airport waiting for funding to swap cracked slabs

Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National

The Cook Islands Airport Authority is adamant there is ‘no safety risk’ from the hairline cracks in the newly laid concrete slabs on the runway as they wait funding to replace them.

Business


Managing, minimising and preventing sports injuries

Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National, Sports

The Cook Islands Games may be over, however, several sports codes on the island including cricket, rugby 7s, football and several gym exercise programmes are still active leading up to Christmas. And with sport comes injuries. Visiting sports physiotherapist Tanya Browne shares some tips on caring for sports injuries.

Health


Moment of truth at COP27

Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Environment, National

The 27th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP 27) comes at a time of climate crisis, and the Cook Islands took a delegation to the event in Egypt. Matthew Littlewood talks to those interested in the conference’s outcome.

Business


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