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Nikao Sokattak held by Avatiu
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Table toppers Nikao Sokattak were rattled by Avatiu in the premier men’s clash over the weekend.
Stakeholders prepare for 2022/2023 cyclone season
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National, Weather
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service facilitated the National Climate and Oceans Forum Workshop with its stakeholders on Friday to prepare them for the 2022/23 cyclone season which runs from November to April.
Early childhood care and education is connected with nature
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National
A series of photos depicting Cook Islands’ early child care education will be exhibited at the World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education in Tashkent, Uzbekistan this week.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Should we be worried about a 16 per cent NCEA pilot pass rate?
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Kia orana ki to tatou iti tangata. I read with shock that our Cook Islands’ students received a 16 per cent pass rate during the NCEA pilot test.
Man’s best friend
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
It’s been a hard day’s night and I’ve been working like a dog (Beatles) – this has been a phrase used for ages to describe where an employee is at the mercy of the employer and is made to work on a task without taking any breaks, writes Ruta Mave.
Hospital with jacks of all trades
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in
New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa’s former journalist Zahra Shahtahmasebi finds out how a tiny Pacific nation’s health system copes with the twin challenges of vast geographical area and tight workforce constraints.
Court briefs 14.01.22
Sunday 13 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, Crime, National
Conflict of interest Ngatokorua William had his case adjourned because of a conflict of interest with the Justice of the Peace in the Criminal Court at Avarua. William appeared on Thursday charged with excess breath alcohol and careless driving. JP Vania Kenning told the court there was a conflict of interest but did not say […]
Court briefs 11.11.22
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Guilty to assault Eria Bubutei pleaded guilty to four counts of assault on a child in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday. Bubutei pleaded guilty through his lawyer Mark Short. Short said: “He wants to take responsibility and that is why he is taking this plea today.” Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning set […]
NZ CIRU to represent Cook Islands at Oceania 7s
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The New Zealand Cook Islands Rugby (NZ CIRU) will send ‘national teams’ to this year’s Oceania 7s, Cook Islands Rugby Union president Simi Teiotu confirmed this week.
‘No safety risk’: Airport waiting for funding to swap cracked slabs
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
The Cook Islands Airport Authority is adamant there is ‘no safety risk’ from the hairline cracks in the newly laid concrete slabs on the runway as they wait funding to replace them.
Managing, minimising and preventing sports injuries
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National, Sports
The Cook Islands Games may be over, however, several sports codes on the island including cricket, rugby 7s, football and several gym exercise programmes are still active leading up to Christmas. And with sport comes injuries. Visiting sports physiotherapist Tanya Browne shares some tips on caring for sports injuries.
Moment of truth at COP27
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Environment, National
The 27th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP 27) comes at a time of climate crisis, and the Cook Islands took a delegation to the event in Egypt. Matthew Littlewood talks to those interested in the conference’s outcome.
Cricket showdown
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
What - The final: England vs Pakistan. Where - Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia. When – Saturday, November 12 at 10pm (Cook Islands time). By Rahul Patil in Melbourne.
Hungry mouths gather for fundraising feast
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Six pigs, 50 cartons of chickens and hundreds of steaks kept the crowds fed at the biennial St Joseph’s Primary School Gala in Taua Terevete Park on Friday.
Issues behind the smoke screen
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Vape waste poses a particular waste problem because it falls in the categories of e-waste and hazardous waste, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
‘It’s no walk in the park’ Regulated environment for the Cross-Island trek proposed
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The mountains over Rarotonga are proving too much for an increasing number of visitors who are underestimating their difficult and sometimes treacherous climbing conditions. It comes at a cost, but it’s a question of who pays.
LETTER TO EDITOR: ‘Fleecing the power uses’
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Kia Orana, if, as Trevor Clarke states in his excellent letter to the editor, (Cook Islands News, October 25, 2022), the main reason for Te Aponga Uira’s existence has been moved from providing sustainable electricity at cheapest prices to the iti Tangata of Rarotonga, to becoming a cash cow for CIIC (Cook Islands Investment Corporation), then surely TAU has to come clean, and provide reasons justifying that position.
Lest we forget: WWI veterans remembered
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A solemn ‘Remembrance Service’ commemorated Armistice Day at the Returned & Services Association Cook Islands (RSA) in Nikao yesterday morning.
Cook Islands Va‘ine at Aotearoa Art Fair
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Entertainment, National
When the Aotearoa Art Fair opens in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on Wednesday, November 16, it will be a celebration of Cook Islands Va‘ine for Bergman Gallery. By Rachel Smith.
Neighbours Nikao and Avatiu to meet at Aretere Park
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Neighbours Nikao Sokattak FC will travel downhill for today’s clash against Avatiu FC, at Aretere Park.
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