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Spending big to make the bucks
Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The wheels of commerce keep turning for the Cook Islands tourism industry as the nation moves into what has been traditionally known as a quiet period over our summer months. Resorts are pouring millions of dollars into maintenance and redevelopment as they forecast continued growth in the coming year.
Budget woes mean country short of police
Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police continue to wrestle with staffing shortages as finances are stretched.
League Nines in Paradise off to exciting start
Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers suffered a shocking loss to a resurgent Titikaveka Bulldogs on day one of the League Nines in Paradise tournament at the National Stadium in Nikao on Friday.
Savali Talavou Ale, Alataua House Representative, has been re-elected as Speaker
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in American Samoa, Regional
Savali Talavou Ale, Alataua House Representative, has been re-elected as Speaker of the American Samoa House of Representatives.
Clean-up operation underway in Fiji
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A clean-up operation is underway following flash floods that swept through parts of Fiji.
Youngsters set to lead
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Rugby league, Sports
The pioneers of women’s rugby league in the Cook Islands have stepped aside to allow upcoming players to lead the charge in this weekend’s League Nines in Paradise tournament.
Stage set for Beach Games
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The opening ceremony of the 2023 Beach Games has been moved to tomorrow at 9am.
Begin the new year by putting God first
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
The encouragement for each of us as we begin this new year is to be sure of your commitment to God, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa from the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Can you help solve a photo mystery?
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Art, Features
Former editor Cameron Scott hopes Cook Islands News readers might be able to help him solve the mystery surrounding an old photograph he bought in an online auction in New Zealand late last year. The photo, which seems to date back to early last century or even earlier, was auctioned by Webb’s Antiques along with […]
LETTER: Justice system
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Our Cook Islands legislature, inadvertently, or otherwise, has created a perfect storm of institutionalised injustice. Beat the crap out of your wife, and then burn her with a cigarette and you get a lecture from the Court and sent home. Beat the crap out of your wife and then burn her with a marijuana cigarette […]
LETTER: Plastic pollution: ‘Do as I say, not as I do’
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Cook Islands News reported on December 2 of the “emotional plea” made by the Cook Islands delegation to the 190 nations gathered to negotiate a new treaty on plastic pollution.
LETTER: Collaborate on customary law
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Kia Orana e te tangata ma’ata o te Nuti Peapa. Inangaro au i te ‘ōronga atu i toku manako no runga i tēia tumu manako pu’apinga i runga nei tei tātā’ia i roto i tā au nūti peapa o te Ru’itoru rā 28 no Tītema. Te turu nei au i te manako e […]
Time to take water safety seriously
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Water Safety and Surf Lifesaving Cook Islands’ spokesperson Brent Fisher said this week’s tragic death of a mother at sea is another reminder for people to know their limits as swimmers.
Award winning photographer under fire with customers left waiting
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
A high profile Cook Islands tourism operator is under fire for not delivering the goods.
Accused ordered to surrender passport
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Two criminal matters were brought before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams at the High Court yesterday.
Resorts undergoing multimillion dollar redevelopment
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism
Edgewater Resort and Spa and its sister resort Club Raro are undergoing a multi-million dollar redevelopment.
First cohort of nursing graduates to strengthen health system
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
From July to December last year, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) had 33 staff including nurses concluding their employment for various reasons.
Reinfection rates for Covid-19 on the rise
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Reinfection rates appear to be one of the reasons for an uptick of Covid-19 cases in the Cook Islands.
Black Caps with a historic opportunity
Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Pakistan vs New Zealand – 2nd Test – Day 4: New Zealand 1st innings – 449 all out in 131 overs (Latham 71, Conway 122, Blundell 51, Matt Henry 68*, Naseem 3/71, Salman 3/75, Abrar 4/149). Pakistan 1st innings – 408 all out in 133 overs (Imam-ul-Haq 83, Saud Shakeel 125*, Sarfaraz 78, Patel 3/88, Sodhi 3/95). New Zealand 2nd innings – 277 for 5 declared in 82 overs (Latham 62, Blundell 74, Bracewell 74*, Salman 1/42). Pakistan 2nd innings – 0 for 2 in 2.5 overs (Southee 0/1, Sodhi 0/1)
Kids learn rugby league tricks from superstars
Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports
More than 60 young children aged six to 12 gathered at the Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia eager to learn some rugby league tricks from Kiana Takairangi and a number of Australian league stars.
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