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Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation raises awareness with Pinktober

Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” and the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) is holding a number of events to raise funds and awareness.

Health


Police arrest five for drink driving

Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

Five drivers were sent to prison over the weekend as the drink driving arrests continue to mount, Cook Islands Police said in a statement on Saturday.

Crime


Lawyer calls for review of legal system and institutions

Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National

A senior barrister and solicitor is calling for a review of the ‘entire legal system and institutions’ following claims of inhumane treatment at Arorangi prison.

National


Cook Islands could expect ‘financial carrot’ from NZ Foreign Minister’s visit, says geopolitical analyst

Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics

The visit from New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister and the signing of the statement of partnership between the two countries this week will ‘very likely include some financial carrots’, says a geopolitical analyst.

National


Cops busy with frontline staff facing rising number of incidents

Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Increasing cases of crashes, domestic violence, theft and burglary are adding pressure to frontline police officers who are already anticipating a busy end of year season ahead.

Crime


‘Scurrilous rags’ and ‘brimstone belchers’ – Cook Islands’ early newspapers

Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend

An ‘insatiable lust’ for reading matter among Cook Islanders led to the appearance of Rarotonga’s first newspaper Te Punavai in 1843, printed with the help of the Sydney Morning Herald. Later in the century came Te Manu Rere, Te Torea and Ioi Karanga, all generating controversy and landing one local editor in prison – the first inmate of Rarotonga’s newest jail. By Rod Dixon.

Features


The ups and downs of coordinating 3500 athletes across 25 sports over a fortnight

Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports

The first week of the Cook Islands Games 2022 has seen a mixed bag of competition and feedback. Al Williams asks organisers how it’s going.

Sports


Police receive 87 dog complaints from March to September

Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

Police say they’re taking the issue of dog control ‘very seriously’ after further reports of dog attacks this week.

Local


Takairangi ‘ready to play’

Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands received a massive boost ahead of a daunting Rugby League World Cup campaign with English-based former NRL star Brad Takairangi telling officials he’s ready to play in the tournament. By Jason Costigan.

League


Iro accepts 2022 Seacology Prize

Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National

Ocean advocate and former rugby league star Kevin Iro acknowledged ancestors in his 2022 Seacology Prize acceptance speech on Thursday.

Environment


Plastic waste is growing at an unhealthy rate

Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Opinion

In efforts to smash out plastic waste, Te Ipukarea Society partnered up with Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) to run a month-long “Plastic Battle competition”.

Environment


Like father, like daughter

Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Father and daughter Paul and Manine Lynch were one of the many success stories from week one of the 2022 Cook Islands Games.

Other Sports


Cook Islands chef experiences intense week of Pacific cuisine

Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National

Cook Islands chef Rangi Mitaera-Johnson has described her experience at a celebration of food and community in Auckland as ‘incredibly full on with some of the finest chefs here in New Zealand’.

National


‘Damaging heavy swell alert’ for Southern Cooks Islands

Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather

The Meteorological Service has put out a “damaging heavy swell alert” for the southern Cook Islands today and tomorrow.

National


Visitor arrival numbers dip, industry braces for ‘shoulder period’

Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, In Depth

Tourism providers are bracing themselves for the ‘shoulder period’ of the year, as visitor numbers are predicted to dip again.

Features


Fruits of cocoa labour

Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Go Local

A Rarotonga farmer is three years into growing cocoa for his chocolate business and is just starting to see the fruits of his labour.

Features


Cook Islands Games rugby 7s battle heats up

Friday 7 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

A new men’s champion will be crowned in the Cook Islands Games rugby 7s final tonight after defending champs Pukapuka failed to make the semi-finals.

Rugby Union


Mitiaro, Mangaia grab gold in bowls

Friday 7 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Bowling, Sports

The first week of lawn bowls competition in the 2022 Cook Islands Games concluded on Wednesday night at the Rarotonga Bowling Club.

Bowling


CHURCH TALK: Fix your eyes on Jesus

Friday 7 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

When our devotion is on our church, our culture, our career, even our family, instead of Jesus, then we’re on the slippery slope, writes Pastor Paul Kauri, lead pastor at The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.

Church Talk


‘Stinging’ bluebottles invade Rarotonga beaches

Friday 7 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Bluebottle jellyfish which can deliver a nasty sting has been washing up on Rarotonga’s east coast this week.

Local


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