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CICA conducts AGM, local comp heats up

Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports

The annual general meeting for the Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) at the Pukapuka hostel on December 7 was extremely well attended with 64 representatives from almost all the local clubs present on the night, including the president of Aitutaki cricket Daniel Mataiti.

Cricket


Touch teams urged to register for 2023 Beach Games

Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands Touch Association is urging interested teams to register for Beach Touch competition at the upcoming Beach Games to be held from January 6-21, 2023.

Sports


A career in tuna fisheries

Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, Education, National

Cook Islander Dr Lara Manarangi-Trott has dedicated her career to fisheries and holds one of the top jobs at the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC). She talks to Cook Islands News journalist Caleb Fotheringham at the recently concluded Commission summit in Vietnam.

Business


LETTER TO EDITOR: Educate yourself about cannabis use

Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Although every part of the marijuana plant can be used, it’s primarily the buds that are cured and used in which way you prefer. I stand with legalisation, but I feel that education is so very important in order to prevent abuse of the plant.

Letters to the Editor


Deputy High Commissioner takes charge

Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics

Considerations towards the new Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand are presently with Cabinet, says Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration.

Local


Retro revival on high rotation for one last spin

Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Big hair, ripped jeans and fluoros are back as Rarotonga braces itself for another dose of nostalgia before the sun sets on 2022.

Local


Santa Parade to be held today

Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Christmas is creeping around the corner so bring the kids into town this afternoon for the Tropical Christmas Santa Parade through town starting from the Constitution Park at 4.30pm.

Local


Reported crime drops

Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local, National

While cops are anticipating a busy end of year season with crashes, domestic violence, theft and burglary adding pressure to frontline police, latest figures show reported crime is projected to be lower than pre Covid-19 years.

Crime


Distribution model ‘flawed’: Supplier

Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

The manager of one of Rarotonga’s two domestic fuel suppliers has apologised for a lack of petrol across the island, but feels the current distribution model is ‘flawed’.

Local


Cooks courts clogged with unpaid fines

Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Cook Islands courtrooms are continuing to be clogged with climbing numbers of people who haven’t paid their fines.

Court


Building resilient, inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems in the Pacific

Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands experiences in response to Covid-19 and the global impacts of food, feed, fuel, fertiliser and finance were among the things presented by the country reps at the Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Solutions Conference in Samoa.

Environment


Climate change issues dominate bilateral talks

Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National, Politics

The United States (U.S.) Diplomatic Envoy to New Zealand Thomas Udall’s visit to the Cook Islands is his first significant bilateral engagement with the nation.

Environment


‘We have earned our NZ citizenship’

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Why do we live in a situation where our closest constitutional partner says no, it will cost you our deepest part of connection, and a no when balanced against the threat of losing our New Zealand citizenship (when bidding for UN membership).

Letters to the Editor


Stage set for Christmas in the Park

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Local, National

Rain, hail or shine, the annual Rotaract Christmas in the Park event tonight will go ahead as planned.

Entertainment


Raro runs out of petrol

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

The next confirmed shipment of petrol is due to arrive in Rarotonga on Sunday, as providers struggle with lack of supply.

Local


Recidivist offender ‘returned to Tonga’

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in

A joint effort between government and nongovernment entities has seen the return to Tonga of a recidivist offender.


Juniors to get the ball rolling as football finals begin

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

It’s the last week of the 2022 Rarotonga football season and the grassroots will be setting the bar for the finale at CIFA Complex in Matavera this afternoon.

Football


Dog desexing receives cash boost

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

A major animal desexing programme is among the recipients of a special community awards fund.

Local


NZ Warriors aim to tap into Māori, Pasifika talent pool

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands will be hoping to gain exposure and experience from NZ Warriors’ commitment to have Māori and Pasifika representation in their sides at all levels, forming a new partnership to allow players a pathway towards the NRL and NRLW.

Rugby league


Poto Williams to retire ahead of next NZ election

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, National, Politics

New Zealand-born Cook Islander Munokoapoto (Poto) Williams is one of the Labour MPs stepping down at the next election.

Features


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