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Tourists told to cover up

Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in

Tourists are being told to cover up, after complaints from locals about inappropriate attire.


New Cooks bank boss sets sights on surf and fishing

Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National

The national economy is recovering with a return of confidence in the market, new ANZ Bank country head Jason Murray says.

Business


Turtle tour guidelines ‘not enough’, says environment group

Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

New guidelines for turtle tours in Rarotonga from Cook Islands Tourism have been released to Cook Islands News, but an environmental advocacy group says more needs to be done.

Environment


Tertiary education on offer at open day

Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The University of the South Pacific (USP) open day today will highlight all courses available to study from the Rarotonga campus.

Education


Hand, foot and mouth disease ‘slowly subsiding’

Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

The hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD) which has been affecting children on Rarotonga looks to be “slowly subsiding”, says the director of Hospital Health Services, Doctor Yin Yin May.

Health


Forecasters attend course

Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather

Cook Islands hosted a meteorological marine service course for Pacific Island nations to enhance forecasters capability to predict destructive events.

National


Kukis claim comeback win

Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands had to come from behind twice to beat Wales 18-12 in their opening Rugby League World Cup match at Leigh Sports Village Stadium in Manchester on Wednesday morning.

Rugby league


Cook Islands beat Wales in Rugby League World Cup

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands started their Rugby League World Cup campaign with a 18-12 win against Wales on Wednesday morning.

League


Pacific news in brief

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

October 19

New Caledonia


Two leading Samoa opposition MPs suspended from parliament for two years

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

Samoa's parliament has voted to uphold a recommendation to suspend two members for 24 months.

Regional


‘Back to football business’

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports

Patiently awaiting the two-week long break, the Rarotonga Football Season will commence today at CIFA Complex, starting at 4:15pm.

Football


Cooks and Aussies sign ‘milestone’ agreement

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Australia, National, Politics, Regional

A “milestone” agreement has been signed by Prime Minister Mark Brown and Australian Foreign Minister, Senator Penny Wong, but no money exchanged.

Australia


The name Avaiki Nui

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, God save us from another insecure Cook Islander born overseas (Te Kaveinga ki ‘Avaiki Nui, Oct 18) who needs to remind us who live here how useless we are.

Letters to the Editor


Jetstar flight delay causes frustration

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism

A man who was meant to catch a Jetstar flight from Rarotonga to Auckland on Monday was asked if he could stay with friends, and then paid for his own taxi when his flight was delayed by more than 15 hours.

National


Mike Pero in airline talks with MFEM

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National

Ministry of Finance and Economic Management has confirmed it has been in discussions with businessman Mike Pero about a renewed interest in developing an airline.

Business


International live music comes to Rarotonga

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National

Groove to the new sounds of Ghanaian and Afrobeat singer-songwriter Eugene Kwame Marfo also known by the stage name Kuami Eugene tonight on Rarotonga.

Entertainment


Firearms training to take place

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

Police are warning people near Nikao about likely noise, as several of their staff undergo firearms training.

Local


Soaring costs of flights still rankles

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism

The expected dip in tourism numbers did not quite arrive in September, but operators are still wary about the lack of flights.

National


‘Careless scrub fires waste water’: Fire Chief

Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Scrub fires lit by “careless” people clearing their crops and sections are happening too often and putting other properties at risk.

Local


Ministry of Cultural Development Secretary charged with drink driving

Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

Secretary of Cultural Development Anthony Turua was caught twice over the legal blood alcohol limit following a crash in which a police vehicle was involved.

Court


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