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Letter: Nightclub brawl

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The women of the Cook Islands have little to celebrate after one, trying to stop an alcohol fuelled brawl at Rehab was punched in the face by a man who was fined all of $500, given his passport and a get out of jail card, and allowed to return to Australia.

Letter: Call for petition

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The petition started by Miss T Koteka bringing sense, focus and some clarity to the Courts and the Police regarding the Rehab nightclub brawl … public uproar seemed to have clearly made some difference.

Letter: Ozzie or Cozzie: Team Cook Islands uniform

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I saw Wesley Roberts photo after winning gold in swimming.

Letter: Where’s the fish?

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I saw a disturbing greedy photo the other week of one family on one boat showing their catch of the day, three marlin and two yellow fin tuna. No catch and release, they landed them all. There is no way they could eat one of those fish let alone all of them. I wonder if the boat company shared the lottery win with them when they sold them off at $20 to $30 per kilo.

Letter: ‘Scurrilous, rude, and wrong’

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Norman George’s rebuttal to Thomas Wynne’s opinion piece is spot on (A rebuttal to ‘The last pooh bah’, Cook Islands News, November 23).

1000 expected for Te Kara Run

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Athletics, Sports

In support of Autism Cook Islands’ biggest fundraising event, 1000 participants are expected to join the 2023 Air New Zealand Te Kara Run, kicking off this afternoon.

Date set for ‘final submissions’ in high profile trial

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

The ongoing dishonesty charges faced by recently reinstated Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former National Environment Service (NES) director Nga Puna, and his wife and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI), Diane Charlie-Puna will again be heard in court.

PM to catch Pacific Games action en route to COP28

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National, Pacific Games

Prime Minister Mark Brown left the country yesterday to lead the Cook Islands delegation to the 28th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, but not before making a stop in Honiara, Solomon Islands, to catch some Pacific Games action.

Cooks stand together to stamp out domestic violence

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Local, National

While an international campaign to end violence against women and girls is marked tomorrow, Saturday, November 25, Cook Islands Police concerns continue to focus on the sustained level of domestic violence incidents reported locally, each month.

Truck seen fleeing scene after late night crash

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

A blue truck is reported of have fled the scene after a power pole was taken out next door to the Love Café in Matavera late Wednesday evening.

Nightclub brawl accused told to remain in the Cook Islands

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

One of eight visitors from Australia allegedly involved in a brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub has been told to remain in the Cook Islands.

Atiu rocket Roberts soars to Pacific Games record and another gold

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming

Cook Islands golden swimmer Wesley Roberts has shattered the Pacific Games 100-metre freestyle record for men, which was set in 2015.

Nightclub brawler fined $2250

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

One of 11 men involved in a brawl on Rarotonga has been convicted and fined more than $2000 for his part in the incident.

Kata: Electric cars

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands Rugby League Nines teams win medals at Pacific Games

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports

The Cook Islands rugby league 9s teams that were stranded in New Zealand and Fiji on their way to the Solomon Islands due to flight cancellations had their perseverance rewarded when they won medals at the Pacific Games, reports Losirene Lacanivalu in Honiara.

Developing football mentors

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The beautiful island of Atiu was abuzz with excitement as 17 enthusiastic participants gathered for a three-day Junior Coaching Course, delivered by Jess Ibrom, the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) national academy director, last week.

Letter: A rebuttal to ‘The last pooh bah’

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Re: Sir Gavin Donne, highly revered Chief of Justice and first Queen’s Representative of the Cook Islands. I write to record my disgust and repudiation about the article titled “The Last Pooh Bah” written by Thomas Wynne last Saturday, 18 November 2023.

Mangaia celebrates completion of major infrastructure upgrade

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands

A ceremony was held on Mangaia on Tuesday to commemorate the successful completion of a two-year programme of extensive infrastructure improvements and investments in the island’s people, writes Pam Steele on Mangaia.

Electric cars to go up for sale

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum

A number of cars bought by Cook Islands Government for $1.7 million, and used during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held earlier this month, will go up for sale next week.

Cook Islands prepares to host 20th Pacific Tuna Commission Meeting

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Following the successful hosting of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November, the Cook Islands is preparing to welcome hundreds of officials and observers to the region’s largest annual gathering of tuna fisheries negotiators.