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Aussies keep their hopes alive
Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
In a must win game for both sides it was Australia who triumphed. Although there were moments of brilliance from Ireland, they were not enough to influence the end result. Rahul Patil analyses all the action from Australia.
Sevens battle
Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The 2022 Raro 7s tournament will feature only local based teams despite interest from overseas clubs.
Moana bracing for tough opener against reigning champs
Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Moana are bracing for a tough Women’s Rugby League World Cup opener against reigning champions Australia tomorrow at 9.30am.
Cook Islands hosts tourism meetings
Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National, Regional, Tourism
Cook Islands is hosting the annual Pacific Tourism Organisation Board and Council of Minister’s meetings today at The Edgewater Resort. The country is also hosting the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit on Wednesday.
‘We are resilient’
Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, Memory Lane
On November 1, 1997, Cyclone Martin struck the island atoll of Manihiki with waves higher than the highest coconut tree, claiming 19 lives. Today marks the 25-year anniversary of the destructive cyclone – the most catastrophic storm to hit the Cook Islands. Anna and Willie Katoa and their daughter Katarina are some of the survivors. Ana was five months pregnant when the waves struck, tragically they lost their seven-year-old daughter Maureen (older Maureen) who was presumed drowned. ‘Resilience’ is the word that springs to Anna’s mind when she emotionally recollects the surreal fight for survival during their three days at sea from the devastation of Cyclone Martin.
Court briefs 31.10.2022
Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, Crime
No money for lawyer: Rurutoa Maoate and Ngatokoitu Uri, both facing assault charges, say they don’t have the money to pay their lawyer.
Media not notified of senior officials’ court appearances
Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Cook Islands courts are under no legislative mandate to notify the media of upcoming cases, says the Secretary of Justice.
Cook Islands return below par pass rate in NCEA pilot
Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Cook Islands returned only 16-17 per cent pass rate in the latest National Certificates of Educational Achievement (NCEA) literacy and numeracy pilot conducted in New Zealand and its realm countries.
African island nation ‘20-years ahead’ of Cook Islands fishing sector
Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, Local
Importing and exporting fish with other Pacific nations is in the pipeline, says Fresh Fish Company owner Timothy Vaikai, after visiting African island nation, Mauritius.
Long serving staff recognised
Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Local
Cook Islands’ largest private sector organisation recognised and rewarded its long serving staff at a special event this month.
LETTER: We are all equal in the eyes of God
Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Today is October 31st or Halloween where the ghosts and spirits are said to walk amongst us and to help them blend in, people dress up in costumes of the dead, writes Ruta Mave.
Woman pleads guilty to drink driving charge
Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, Crime, National
A woman was caught over three times the legal breath alcohol limit, the Criminal Court heard on Thursday.
Man guilty of drink driving ordered to pay $840 in fines and reparation costs
Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, Crime, National
Samuela Ratulele was ordered to pay $840 in the Criminal Court in Avarua in fines and reparation costs for a drink driving offence.
Avatiu dominate at home against Puaikura
Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Avatiu’s golden giants thumped Puaikura 6-0 in the Tower Insurance premier men’s clash on Saturday at The Swamp.
LETTER: Showers of blessing
Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Lord Jesus, how so awesome, amazing and wonderful is your love and provision towards us, for the huge, humungous, voluminous and God-blessed downpour – a much-needed rain miracle last weekend ushering us into Gospel Week’s Celebration and still showering blessings to another weekend.
Battle of the MPs: Cooks host New Zealand Parliamentary First XV
Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Former Cook Islands and Kiwi rugby league star Kevin Iro and former national 15s and 7s player Clive Nicholas featured for the Cook Islands Parliamentary side against New Zealand Parliamentary First XV on Saturday at Nukupure Park in Muri.
‘Extremely disappointing’: Kukis end World Cup campaign with big loss
Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands slumped to one of their worst defeats after going down to powerhouse Tonga 10-92 in their final Rugby League World Cup group match early yesterday.
Bangladesh, South Africa win thrillers
Sunday 30 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Three games on Sunday produced two thrillers and a one-sided contest. While Bangladesh and South Africa managed to keep their nerves and win nail biters, Pakistan finally picked up their first points of the World Cup. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action from Australia.
Glenn Phillips 104, Sri Lanka 102
Sunday 30 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka - New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat.
From the pristine environment to stray dogs: Cook Islands visitors reveal their likes and dislikes
Sunday 30 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, In Depth
Tourists in the Cook Islands are still spending more and staying longer than before, but many have concerns about the environment and public infrastructure. Senior journalist Matthew Littlewood digs into the latest Cook Islands Visitor Survey report, and talks to visitors along the way.
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