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Facebook post prompts thieves to return stolen watermelons

Friday 25 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Thanks to social media and a caring community, watermelon thieves who raided a family plot in Arorangi were identified on Wednesday – the same afternoon the awareness notice was posted.

Local


Water intakes ‘under stress’: Unsupervised scrub fires resulting in unnecessary usage

Friday 25 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

The recent ‘light rain’ had no impact on the water intakes due to the extremely dry weather, and some areas on the island are without water due to the lack of flows in the catchment stream intakes.

Environment


Petrol prices drop but consumers urged to remain wary

Friday 25 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Editor's Pick, National

Petrol prices will decrease from today by about 10 per cent, but the Price Tribunal chairman Louis Enoka is urging consumers not to get too far ahead of themselves.

Economy


PNG's budget expectations high

Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

The Papua New Guinea Government is due to present its 2023 National Budget next week, and there is an expectation of increased commitments in critical areas.

Papua New Guinea


Midweek football clashes at the Swamp

Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports

The Swamp will be buzzing with football fans this mid-week as Avatiu FC will be taking on Matavera FC in their final preliminary round match.

Cricket


Phony Cook Islands bond ‘offer’ rears its head again

Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National

Cook Islands authorities are embarrassed by the re-emergence of a phony bond scheme purporting to be from the Government.

Economy


Taking care of your ears: Why it’s so important

Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

What do ears do? The obvious answer is – hear sounds. Without getting too scientific, that is true. But ears do other things too, writes Dr Michael Baer, Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.

Opinion


Petition appeal dismissed: Cook Islands Party all clear to form coalition government

Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics

The Cook Islands United Party’s petition accusing two independent Atiu candidates of treating has lost its appeal, and remains struck out, with the Cook Islands Party likely to seek costs.

Court


NZ-India Series: Visitors win rain affected series 1-0

Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

The final game of the series in Napier ended in a tie giving India the series win thanks to their solitary win in Mount Maunganui. The action now moves to Auckland where the three match ODI series starts on Friday.

Cricket


Football enters final round

Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

As we head into the festive season, the Rarotonga Football Season will be readying themselves for some exciting action in the coming weeks, culminating with the crowning of the Round Cup champions.

Football


Young voyagers ready to put knowledge and skills into action

Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National, Outer Islands

Vaka Marumaru Atua will set sail for Atiu on Wednesday, with many of the younger members onboard putting all their practice into action.

Culture


Mauke Soldier Search Mission a success

Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, Local, National, Outer Islands

The burial sites of up to 23 Cook Islands World War I soldiers on the island of Mauke have been identified.

Culture


Jury trial postponed

Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National

A jury trial scheduled for this week has been postponed after there has been a change in counsel.

Court


‘Significant investment’ in low latency data route

Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, Economy, National, Technology

The Avaroa Cable has made a ‘significant investment’ by buying capacity on a route that promises better internet connectivity.

Business


LETTER TO EDITOR: Pero’s airline ‘a missed opportunity’

Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, It’s disappointing that this government would choose to reject this new airline proposal (Pero’s national airline dreams dashed again, Cook Islands News, November 19).

Letters to the Editor


Livestock owners warned of disease risks

Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands

Farmers have been warned to be on the lookout for African swine fever (ASF) and foot and mouth disease (FMD).

Environment


Police step up search

Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Police have yielded few leads, including reported sightings, and are asking for assistance from public as they step up search for the teenager who has been missing since July this year.

Local


Young paddlers impress

Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

There were ‘gutsy’ performances by the Junior Under-16 paddlers in the five-kilometre ocean race from Avarua harbour up to Club Raro and back, in the Oe Vaka Nationals on Monday afternoon.

Paddling


‘Strive and stay true to yourself’

Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National, Rugby Union, Sports

The lively Rarotonga school girls were squealing with excitement to have Black Ferns, Krystal Murray and Cook Islander Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate, deliver coaching sessions at primary schools yesterday.

Health


Scrub fire warning

Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

People lighting fires in high winds and extremely dry conditions are not paying attention to warnings from the fire services who are calling them to be mindful of the weather and to stay with their fires until it dies out.

Local


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