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Lawyer readmitted to bar despite objections from Cook Islands Law Society

Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

A lawyer who was struck off 12 years ago for drink driving has been given another chance.

Court


Dog attacks continue to place pressure on authorities

Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Multiple dog attacks on Rarotonga again have authorities scrambling resources.

Local


Diesel up by $0.79 per litre

Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

Fuel costs rise again with the maximum allowable retail price for diesel at $3.50 a litre overtaking petrol at $3.39 in Rarotonga, however, the next price order should see a drop.

National


Close battle for gold medal

Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports

Making her mark for the first time in athletics is Mitiaro’s amazing all-rounder sports woman Julz Westrupp who competed in the Cook Islands Games 100 metres Masters Women’s race on Saturday.

Sports


‘Don’t moan and complain’: Businesses should pay staff penal rates for Memorial Day, says PM Brown

Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has weighed in on the Queen’s Memorial holiday debate, saying it is his understanding that businesses have legal obligations to pay employees penal rates.

Business


Kukis name ‘experienced’ Rugby League World Cup squad

Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands rugby league coach Tony Iro has named an “experienced” side for the Rugby League World Cup to be held in England from October 15 to November 19, 2022.

League


Kukis name Rugby League World Cup squad

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National

Cook Islands rugby league coach Tony Iro has named the national side in preparation for the Rugby League World Cup to be held in England from 15 October to 19 November, 2022.

BREAKING NEWS


Kata: US-Cook Islands relationship

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata


Cook Islands Games off to ‘rough’ start

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports

The Cook Islands Games day one competition on Saturday saw Athletics, Aquatics, Handball, Oe Vaka and the Emo’anga Peu Tupuna (Traditional Games) events taking place at various venues around Rarotonga.

Sports


Pacific Pacers win Round the Rocky Relay

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports

To finish off this year’s Round Rarotonga event, the Round the Rocky Relay on Wednesday almost saw the current course record broken.

Sports


A tribute to Papa John Tansley – A 57-year Rarotonga resident

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features

John Tansley passed away a week ago at his home by the lagoon in Avana. He always told us he wouldn’t leave Raro, and true to his word, he never will. By Craig Tansley (and brothers, Rod, Dale and Paul).

Features


RUTA MAVE: Challenging the legality of Queen’s Memorial ‘day off’

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

Government is the largest employer in the Cook Islands so are they paying everyone to have the day off? Are they paying double time for all those employees who worked on September 30 for the opening of the Cook Island Games? Ruta Mave writes.

Opinion


LETTER: Queen’s Memorial ‘public holiday’

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, There is nothing like a good old debate regarding what constitutes a public holiday and what does not, not just in a legal sense but in a social sense. There is much confusion around this and unfortunately this has to rest with those who are charged with ensuring clarity around what is or is not recognised (by law) as a public holiday.

Letters to the Editor


Visiting students from New Zealand ‘see how the culture relates to their own’

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National

A group of New Zealand high school students are getting a taste of Cook Islands culture during a ten- day visit to Rarotonga.

Education


Petition hearing dates confirmed

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

Hearings on whether the Cook Islands Party’s tax-free policy for the Pa Enua is tantamount to bribery will take place this week.

Court


Cook Islands can now deal directly with United States, says PM Brown

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands recognised as a sovereign nation by the United States means direct engagement with the world’s biggest superpower, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

National


‘Future leaders’ visiting Rarotonga for weeklong course

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National

Some of the top youth leaders from New Zealand, Australia and the Cook Islands are part of a week-long leadership course in Rarotonga.

Education


Team Atiu wins Emo’anga Peu Tupuna Traditional Games

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports

Atiu/Enuamanu has done it again, winning the overall Traditional Games title by just two points. Atiu amassed 36 points to pip Mitiaro who trailed closely behind with 34 points.

Sports


Titikaveka seat recount returns same result

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

A recount of the hotly-contested Titikaveka seat has returned an identical result to the final count of the 2022 general election.

National


‘Approved’ medicinal cannabis products yet to be imported: Williams

Monday 3 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Although Te Marae Ora health ministry can import approved medicinal cannabis product from New Zealand, there has been no one medically diagnosed in the Cook Islands to use it.

Health


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