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Kata: Soccer tournament

Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Arorangi Prison inmates and staff members test positive for Omicron

Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

Several prisoners at Arorangi Prison and staff members have tested positive for Omicron, Prime Minister Mark Brown announced last night.

Reports West Papuans shot dead by Indonesian forces

Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

Two West Papuans were reportedly shot dead by security forces last Tuesday during peaceful protests against Indonesia's plans to create six more provinces in Papua.

Staycation to stay afloat

Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Two of Rarotonga’s largest resorts have extended staycation deals as the sector struggles with mounting costs.

Covid cases have teams on edge

Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Football, Sports

There are concerns the withdrawal of some teams from the Oceania FIFA World Cup Qualifying tournament will give some teams an easier path into the knockout rounds.

Kata: Jury trial

Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Covid ravaged Cook Islands forfeit match against Tahiti

Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands football men’s side has abandoned its match against Tahiti after a number of national players tested positive for Covid-19 in Doha, Qatar.

Redefining showbiz

Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Weekend

For the overseas television series The Panthers, creators TVNZ wanted a head of department with Polynesian descent who could help them craft certain styles and looks, and New Zealand-based make-up artist Kelly Mitchell certainly embodies this in more ways than one.

What dies becomes the fertiliser of our lives

Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in On the Street, Opinion

If we measure our lives in season, there are those seasons when the Sun shone so brightly and others where it was grey and cold and it just seemed to rain, rain and rain, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Businesses concerned for livelihood

Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National

As the wage subsidy scheme draws to a close this month in Rarotonga and Aitutaki, business owners get concerned for their livelihood.

Solomon Islands make winning start as Vanuatu footballers test positive for Covid-19

Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands made a winning start to the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifying tournament in Qatar this morning but Vanuatu's participation is in doubt after the bulk of their squad tested positive for Covid-19.

LETTERS: Animal rights and welfare

Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, following some time of having my neighbour’s piglets digging up my gardens and yard on a daily basis (a yearly event) I approached said neighbour – a good bloke and quietly and politely requested that he please contain his piglets on his own property.

National football side lose opener

Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands football side lost their opening Oceania World Cup Qualifiers match against Solomon Islands early yesterday morning in Doha, Qatar.

‘Debate about current laws play no part in sentencing’

Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

A father of three has been jailed for nine months after being found with eight cannabis plants.

PNG police may not get guns they want for election security

Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Papua New Guinea Police have revealed the guns they want for the National Elections security operations have yet to be purchased.

A football family affair

Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Football, Sports

There have been many instances of a pair of brothers turning out for the Cook Islands national football team over the years.

LETTERS: More than meets the eyes

Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, (As a follow up to the article published in Cook Islands News, Saturday, March 12: “There’s much more to the Cook Islands than meets the eye”).

Teething problems with isolation income support

Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

The delay in getting Government’s isolation income support operational can affect smaller businesses in the community, especially those who have to ‘close shop’ completely due to Covid-19 related isolation needs.

Cook Islands footballers confident ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands football team has had a strong start to their tour of Qatar ahead of their opening World Cup qualifying match against the Solomon Islands.

LETTERS: Cannabis, the burning questions

Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, does the Cook Islands News have an editorial page that essentially states or supports the position of your newspaper in relation to various topics in our community?