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Unwanted dogs need new homes: SPCA shelter at full capacity
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Lonely, unwanted, abandoned puppies and dogs are desperately in need of owners and new homes.
Four tsunami sirens not working
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Four out of 17 tsunami sirens are not working but should be operational by February or March next year, says the director of Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI).
Solicitor General resigns after only nine months in job
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Court, National
Cook Islands Solicitor General Graham Leung has resigned after less than 12 months in the job.
Black Caps favourite against Pakistan
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
New Zealand will take on Pakistan in the opening T20 World Cup semi final at Sydney Cricket Ground Tuesday night at 10pm (Cook Islands Time). Cricket analyst Rahul Patil previews the match from Australia.
New champs crowned
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Avatiu Eels and Lady Bears were crowned the new champions of the annual Raro 7s tournament held at the National Stadium in Nikao on Saturday.
Niue hostel construction set to start in 2023
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Plans are in the pipeline for the Niue Community of Rarotonga to lay the foundation for their new hostel in Tupapa, next year.
RUTA MAVE: Climate change or ‘pyramid scheme’
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
It is obvious the extent of Government’s promise to be transparent does not extend to letting the public know how much is being spent on the COP27 trip to Egypt, writes Ruta Mave.
Children awarded Cook Islands PR
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Fifteen non-Cook Islands children under the age of 18 years were awarded Cook Islands Permanent Resident (PR) certificates after meeting criteria stipulated in Part 5 (Permanent Residents) of the Cook Islands Immigration Act 2021.
Crown calls for longer sentence for rape and indecent assault charges
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
The Crown is seeking a longer sentence for a man who repeatedly raped and assaulted a then-14-year-old girl.
Matavera thumps Puaikura in premier men’s clash
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Matavera thumped Puaikura 7-1 in the Tower Insurance premier men’s division match on Saturday at Takitumu grounds.
Police investigate motor vehicle crashes, three drivers spend weekend in prison
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Police are investigating two motor vehicle crashes reported over the weekend. According to police spokesman Trevor Pitt, three drivers were taken to prison after being breathalysed over the legal limit for alcohol, in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Wiki scores in Moana’s 34-4 loss to NZ
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
New Zealand have confirmed their spot in the semi-finals of the women’s World Cup following a 34-4 victory over the Cook Islands yesterday.
No show from disbarred lawyer in appeal case
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Disbarred lawyer and former Cabinet Minister Wilkie Rasmussen failed to appear for his case at the Court of Appeal on Friday.
‘Regrettable oversight’: NES stops new wastewater project
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service has issued a stop work notice on the new wastewater treatment system project undertaken by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation.
PM makes a plea to world leaders at global climate summit
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National, Regional
Prime Minister Mark Brown has again made a desperate plea to world leaders to slash emissions ahead of a global climate summit.
South Africa choked, Pakistan stoked
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Serial chokers South Africa once again crumbled in a must win game. Pakistan gleefully accepted the opportunity presented to them and sealed a spot for themselves in the T20 World Cup semi finals along with India. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action from Australia.
Sustainability versus economic recovery: It’s a balancing act
Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Features, Local
It’s been a massive week for tourism in the Cook Islands as industry representatives from multiple nations have descended on Rarotonga to focus on sustainability. However, there is still uncertainty in the region as it’s a battle in an ever changing market.
Matavera to take on Puaikura in lone football clash
Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Takitumu will be buzzing with football supporters when they host Puaikura this afternoon. In the Tower Insurance premier men’s battle, the fourth placed home side will be looking for a victory against the struggling Puaikura side.
Eliminating ravenous coral killer
Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, Local
Local divers go out to save Rarotonga’s reef from Taramea (crown of thorns starfish) on Thursday as part of CNN’s Call to Earth Day, journalist Caleb Fotheringham talks to some of them.
Remembering Cyclone Martin: ‘Many took that flight and never came back’
Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, Outer Islands
It was a cyclone like no other, and its impact is still felt by those who lived through it. Rebecca Hosking-Ellis talks to Cook Islands News senior journalist Matthew Littlewood about her memories of Cyclone Martin and the toll it took on the Manihiki community.
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