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Defending champions humbled by clinical Kiwis

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

The opening night of the T20 World Cup Super 12 stage saw hosts and defending champions Australia being hammered by their trans tasman rivals New Zealand in Sydney whereas England made heavy work of Afghanistan's challenge in Perth. Rahul Patil analyses all the action from Sydney.

Cricket


Safety concerns raised over high speed police pursuits

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local

About a decade ago, a Rarotonga teenager lost his life in nearly two-hour police pursuit. Questions surrounding high speed police pursuits have again come to light after a senior government official – who was subsequently tested twice over the legal blood alcohol limit – was caught in a middle of a chase that resulted in damages to government vehicles.

Local


Diving out of their comfort zone for deep sea capacity building

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion

A marine research and training programme called Denticles and Tentacles offered a unique opportunity to train students between the ages of 16-24 years old in ocean exploration, engineering, and research techniques.

Opinion


Remembering Cyclone Martin: ‘It still makes me cry today’

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Memory Lane

Cyclone Martin was one of the most devastating events in the Cook Islands history, but nearly 25 years on, Niki Rattle remembers the resilience of the Manihiki community. The former secretary of the Cook Islands Red Cross and current Cook Islands Ombudsman talks to Matthew Littlewood about the event.

Features


A life on the water: Setting sail on Serenity

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend

Kiwi skipper Scott Farrand has lost count of the countries he’s visited, although it’s his first time in the Cook Islands. He is aboard one of several leisure yachts docked at the port in Avarua.

Features


Motorcyclist bitten by dog

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Despite efforts from authorities, dog control remains a major issue after another incident a week ago.

Local


Niue Premier makes transit visit to the Cook Islands

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics

Niue Premier Dalton Tagelagi arrived in Rarotonga yesterday afternoon, in transit on his way to the 5th Korea-Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers meeting to be held in Busan, South Korea next week.

National


Religious council stops short of condemning homophobic letter

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

A Cook Islands church leader has launched a scathing attack on homosexuals but the nation’s Religious Advisory Council has stopped short of condemning it.

Local


Paving the way for future league stars

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, League, Sports

The 20-year-old Tehinnah Tatuava is the lone Cook Islands-based player in the national women’s Rugby League World Cup team. She hopes this will be a stepping stone in paving the way for local up and coming girls and women in rugby league.

Features


Unlocking doors to Cook Islands’ UN membership

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

The United States’ intention to establish diplomatic ties and recognise the Cook Islands as a sovereign state will open doors to United Nations membership, writes Rarotonga writer and historian Howard Henry.

Opinion


Graduation day stirs emotions

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Endings and beginnings, the nostalgia – wistful affection for the past, the friendships, the regrets, the relief and excitement, all came to the surface when a group of Cook Islanders graduated in New Zealand this week.

Education


What the story of Mātini teaches

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Opinion

Twenty-five years ago, Cyclone Martin hit Manihiki. Rachel Reeves, the author of ‘Mātini: The story of Cyclone Martin’ writes about why we should remember.

Features


LETTER: Access to proper water system

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Further to the letter to the editor (Where’s the promised potable water? Cook Islands News 20/10/22), regarding all that incredible waste of taxpayers’ money on the ongoing Te Mato Vai/To Tatou Vai fiasco – both local taxpayers’ contribution as well as from our generous New Zealand cousins – and nothing to show for it!

Letters to the Editor


Frustration following 12-hour rescue ordeal

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in

Authorities are again banging their heads against walls after more than a dozen search and rescue staff were tied up for close to 12 hours in the mountains above Rarotonga.


Operators being sought to manage new recycling model

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Environment, National

There looks set to be a financial spinoff as Cook Islands prepares to tighten the reins on plastic use. Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) is calling on interest from depot operators and logistics services in an effort to manage recyclables and end of life products.

Business


LETTER: ‘Christianity’ and homosexuality

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Kia Orana in the wonderful name of the Lord Jesus Christ. My topic to share to the people of the Cook Islands this week. “Auraka E Tau’ati I Taku Ipukarea - Rape not my paradise Cook Islands.” 1. Mr Editor my bible says – “Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a disgrace to any people.” Proverb 14:34 2. God hates sin but he loves man to come to repentance because God got no respect for any person. 3. Repentance is the most appropriate situation for any person who hates God and Christianity

Letters to the Editor


CHURCH TALK: The family is ordained of God

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I am grateful for the opportunities we have to learn more about our Saviour Jesus Christ, his gospel, and how we can actively participate in the work of salvation and exaltation both for ourselves and our families, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Letters to the Editor


Tennis juniors to compete in ITF tournaments in Fiji

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis

Tennis Cook Islands junior development players Maka Maui and Raetea Rongo will be heading overseas tonight to compete in two world-ranking International Tennis Federation (ITF) J5 tournaments next week in Lautoka, Fiji.

Sports


Kiwi experts share knowledge at inaugural science expo

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) in New Zealand, conducts research across a broad range of disciplines in the environmental sciences such as the oceans, climate, freshwater, rivers, lagoons, lakes and all the animals.

Education


Muri 30km/h speed zone limit ‘should be shortened’

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local

A Ngatangiia resident is calling for the 30 kilometre an hour speed limit zone in Muri to be shortened to about a quarter of its size. Rod Henderson said the stretch should only be about 500 metres.

Local


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