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LETTER: Plastic pollution: ‘Do as I say, not as I do’

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Cook Islands News reported on December 2 of the “emotional plea” made by the Cook Islands delegation to the 190 nations gathered to negotiate a new treaty on plastic pollution.

Letters to the Editor


LETTER: Collaborate on customary law

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Kia Orana e te tangata ma’ata o te Nuti Peapa. Inangaro au i te ‘ōronga atu i toku manako no runga i tēia tumu manako pu’apinga i runga nei tei tātā’ia i roto i tā au nūti peapa o te Ru’itoru rā 28 no Tītema. Te turu nei au i te manako e […]

Letters to the Editor


Time to take water safety seriously

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

Water Safety and Surf Lifesaving Cook Islands’ spokesperson Brent Fisher said this week’s tragic death of a mother at sea is another reminder for people to know their limits as swimmers.

Local


Award winning photographer under fire with customers left waiting

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism

A high profile Cook Islands tourism operator is under fire for not delivering the goods.

National


Accused ordered to surrender passport

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Two criminal matters were brought before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams at the High Court yesterday.

Court

Resorts undergoing multimillion dollar redevelopment

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism

Edgewater Resort and Spa and its sister resort Club Raro are undergoing a multi-million dollar redevelopment.

National


First cohort of nursing graduates to strengthen health system

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

From July to December last year, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) had 33 staff including nurses concluding their employment for various reasons.

Health


Reinfection rates for Covid-19 on the rise

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Reinfection rates appear to be one of the reasons for an uptick of Covid-19 cases in the Cook Islands.

Health


Black Caps with a historic opportunity

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Pakistan vs New Zealand – 2nd Test – Day 4: New Zealand 1st innings – 449 all out in 131 overs (Latham 71, Conway 122, Blundell 51, Matt Henry 68*, Naseem 3/71, Salman 3/75, Abrar 4/149). Pakistan 1st innings – 408 all out in 133 overs (Imam-ul-Haq 83, Saud Shakeel 125*, Sarfaraz 78, Patel 3/88, Sodhi 3/95). New Zealand 2nd innings – 277 for 5 declared in 82 overs (Latham 62, Blundell 74, Bracewell 74*, Salman 1/42). Pakistan 2nd innings – 0 for 2 in 2.5 overs (Southee 0/1, Sodhi 0/1)

Cricket


Kids learn rugby league tricks from superstars

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports

More than 60 young children aged six to 12 gathered at the Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia eager to learn some rugby league tricks from Kiana Takairangi and a number of Australian league stars.

Rugby league


Youngster participates in Tennis Australia’s Albury Tour

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Tennis

Tennis Cook Islands junior national squad player, Raetea Rongo, is participating in Tennis Australia’s Albury Tour.

Sports


Raro clubs set for 2023 Nines battle

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Rugby league, Sports

Twelve teams will compete across three categories – open men’s, open women’s and under-18 men’s – in the 2023 League Nines in Paradise this weekend.

League

‘She was the glue that kept our family together’

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

E puera tiare kua takupe, Ki te ara tiroa o Takitumu, E tiare Maori kakara.

Features


Mask-wearing re-introduced in health facilities

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora has re-introduced compulsory mask wearing and RAT-testing in health facilities.

Health


Double celebration at Rarotonga Hospital

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Gertrude Moeataua was overjoyed when she gave birth to her baby boy Teariki at 5.45am on New Year’s Day at the Rarotonga Hospital maternity department. Moetaua said she already had two girls and she was happy to finally have a baby boy. Baby Teariki weighed 5 pound and 8 ounces. Penina Arnold, a young, happy […]

Local


Bid to improve busy mobile network

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Economy, National, Technology

Vodafone Cook Islands has added additional cell site licences to manage increased demand and usage of its mobile phone network on Rarotonga.

Economy

String of burglaries: Police seeking ‘young, tall, skinny’ male suspect

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Police seeking ‘young, tall, skinny’ male suspect.

Crime


Family remembers ‘hero’ mother

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Editor's Pick, Local, National

A mother who drowned attempting to save her 11-year-old daughter has been hailed a “hero”.

Editor's Pick


Samoa, Fiji investigate how a woman in Samoa illegally boarded a flight to Fiji

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional, Samoa

Authorities in Samoa and Fiji have launched a joint investigation into how a woman eluded tight security at the Fijian and Samoan international airports.

Fiji

Babe, Wilbur and the Three Little Pigs

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cartoon character Homer Simpson has taught me many life lessons.

Local


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