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Staying vigilant: ‘Thankfully none of these diseases are in the Cook Islands’
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Parvovirus is a dreadful disease. The world over it costs pet owners a small fortune in routine vaccination costs. Closely related to panleukopaenia virus in cats, it destroys the cells that line the gut.
Local personality Ronnie Si'ulepa passes away
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Local photographer and popular island personality Ronnie Si’ulepa passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 5 at Rarotonga Hospital.
Cook Islands squash proves a hit at inaugural games outing
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports, Squash
Squash is enjoying a renaissance with the sport being included for the first time in the Cook Islands Games, drawing out legends of the past, launching future stars, and hosting visiting squash players at the recent Cook Islands Squash Open.
Cook Islands PM calls out other nations at climate conference
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Regional
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has called on the larger countries to fulfill their climate obligations, and reiterated his support for sustainable deep-sea mining as the 27th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27) gets underway in Egypt.
Runway project ‘in limbo’ as Airport Authority awaits engineers’ report
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Local, National
The chief executive of the Cook Islands Airport Authority is unable to give replacement costs for several new concrete slabs laid on the runway which have been found to be faulty in a multi-million-dollar project that stretches back nearly two years.
Aliki Makirai Henry new Ariki for Pukapuka
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Pukapuka’s new Aliki Makirai Henry (Ariki) attended Te Ulu O Te Watu society Labour Day celebrations in Auckland, New Zealand earlier last week.
Gold again for Cook Islands basketball
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Basketball, Sports
Cook Islands and Samoa have qualified for the Pacific Games 2023 following the FIBA Polynesian Cup 2022 in New Zealand last week.
LETTER TO EDITOR: Remembering the late Police chief
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Please allow me to write a few words about this great Cook Islander. Tangata Nekeare made history together with Fred Goodwin (now Sir Fred Goodwin) when they were the first police cadets appointed by the Cook Islands Police.
Penrhyn hit with Covid-19 outbreak
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
About a quarter of the population of Penrhyn has tested positive in an outbreak of Covid-19.
Tropical Christmas in Raro committee looking for Santa
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The season of giving and sharing the wonders of Christmas is nearly upon us and the Tropical Christmas in Raro committee is in full swing organising events and activities to bring joy to island residents especially children.
Rugby season culminates with 7s comp
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union concluded its 2022 season with the annual Raro 7s tournament over the weekend.
Unwanted dogs need new homes: SPCA shelter at full capacity
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Lonely, unwanted, abandoned puppies and dogs are desperately in need of owners and new homes.
Four tsunami sirens not working
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Four out of 17 tsunami sirens are not working but should be operational by February or March next year, says the director of Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI).
Cracks detected in new slabs at airport runway
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Rarotonga International Airport resealing project has hit a bit of a speedbump, after several of the new slabs were found to have been faulty.
Cook Islands star urges more players to switch nations
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands co-captain Kimiora Breayley-Nati believes that if more people follow her lead and switch to a lower tier nations for international honours, the game will grow even more than it has in recent years.
Email upgrade for Government
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Technology
A complete replacement of the Cook Islands Government’s email infrastructure and delivery system is being rolled out, from a 2012 version to the most modern and secure version of Microsoft 365.
Solicitor General resigns after only nine months in job
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Court, National
Cook Islands Solicitor General Graham Leung has resigned after less than 12 months in the job.
Black Caps favourite against Pakistan
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
New Zealand will take on Pakistan in the opening T20 World Cup semi final at Sydney Cricket Ground Tuesday night at 10pm (Cook Islands Time). Cricket analyst Rahul Patil previews the match from Australia.
New champs crowned
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Avatiu Eels and Lady Bears were crowned the new champions of the annual Raro 7s tournament held at the National Stadium in Nikao on Saturday.
No show from disbarred lawyer in appeal case
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Disbarred lawyer and former Cabinet Minister Wilkie Rasmussen failed to appear for his case at the Court of Appeal on Friday.
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