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Eliminating ravenous coral killer

Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, Local

Local divers go out to save Rarotonga’s reef from Taramea (crown of thorns starfish) on Thursday as part of CNN’s Call to Earth Day, journalist Caleb Fotheringham talks to some of them.

Environment


Remembering Cyclone Martin: ‘Many took that flight and never came back’

Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, Outer Islands

It was a cyclone like no other, and its impact is still felt by those who lived through it. Rebecca Hosking-Ellis talks to Cook Islands News senior journalist Matthew Littlewood about her memories of Cyclone Martin and the toll it took on the Manihiki community.

Features


LETTER TO EDITOR: China support ‘should be welcomed’

Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Your letter writer of yesterday’s ‘No Chinatown’ message is just sour grapes.

Letters to the Editor


Tereora College anticipating ‘excellent’ 2022 NCEA results

Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education

The year 2022 has progressed well for Tereora College in light of Covid-19, particularly for its senior students.

Education


Black Caps into World Cup semis

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

New Zealand became the first team to enter the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-finals by beating Ireland. Australia also stayed afloat by beating Afghanistan but their future now rests in the hands of Sri Lanka who was scheduled to play England last night. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action from Australia.

Cricket


LETTER TO EDITOR: Justice must be seen to be done

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I’m confused! In the Cook Islands News court report of 2 November, I read where a young man pleaded guilty to a charge of careless driving. The offence being the result of a two car a collision, where he ran into the rear of another vehicle. The police allege it was due to him not paying attention on the road. Full article click on link

Letters to the Editor


103 Taramea eradicated

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, Local

A combined effort saw 103 crown-of-thorns starfish eradicated in Rarotonga on Thursday as part of Operation Taramea.

Environment


Judges reserve decision on Titikaveka petition appeal

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics

Cook Islands United Party candidate Margharet Matenga’s petition that several voters in the Titikaveka electorate were ineligible and should not have been counted ‘is disenfranchising, and should be struck out’, a lawyer for elected MP Sonny Williams argues.

Court


Family frustration as logistics put dampener on gathering

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Descendants of Mama Matauia, one of the wives of William Marsters, are facing a logistical battle as they want to deliver a headstone to her place of burial on Palmerston.

Local


Sendito receives Tereora College Dux award

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Vannes Sendito received the prestigious top scholar award – the 2022 Dux of Tereora College – to a big round of applause from the students at the national college prizegiving ceremony yesterday morning.

Education


CHURCH TALK: Salvation and the Word of God

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk

No one has power to become a witness of Jesus Christ without having received the Gift of the Holy Ghost, writes Bishop Tutai Pere, BA, LTh, OBE, of the Apostolic Church.

Church Talk


More Covid-19 cases confirmed as ‘variant soup’ hits New Zealand

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

There are now six reported cases of Covid-19 in the Cook Islands but Government remains confident as New Zealand battles with a new ‘Variant soup’.

Health


$65k in traffic fines: Fifty-three people in court for unpaid penalties

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, Crime

People tend to be motivated to ‘cough up’ when they get called into court says a police spokesperson, following 53 people being called into the Criminal Court at Avarua for unpaid fines.

Court


Pakistan’s rollercoaster ride continues

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

In a must win game in Sydney, Pakistan comprehensively defeated South Africa to keep their T20 World Cup campaign alive whereas South Africa tasted their first defeat. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action from Australia.

Cricket


Panthers ready to defend title

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

The stage is set for the 2022 Raro 7s tournament which kicks off at 4pm this afternoon at the National Stadium in Nikao.


Covid-19 case confirmed in Cooks as reported reinfections in NZ skyrocket

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National, Tourism

A Covid-19 case has been reported on Rarotonga at the same time risk of reinfection is on the rise as immunity begins to wane.

Health


$200k support to host regional Forum meeting

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, National, Regional

Cook Islands received financial boost from New Zealand to support the hosting of the Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting in 2023.

Business


Put wellbeing of tourism workers first, panelist tells industry bosses

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism

Tourism industry has been urged to value its people first at the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit held at The Edgewater Resort on Wednesday.

National


‘We’re after the same thing’ - PM Brown reacts to NZ’s call for ban on seabed mining

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, National, Politics

As the New Zealand government moves towards a moratorium on deep sea mining in international waters, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown claims both governments are actually after the same thing. Matthew Littlewood and Caleb Fotheringham report.

Business


Petitions alleging treating goes to Court of Appeal

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics

Petitions accusing independent candidates of treating should not have been struck out, lawyer for the Cook Islands United Party argues.

Court


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