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High-profile trial likely to start in second half of 2023
Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, Features, National
The high-profile trial of a senior politician and two former prominent civil servants is likely to take four weeks and begin late next year.
Cooks icon honoured at Tourism Summit finale
Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, Features, Local
Cook Islands Tourism chief Karla Eggelton has shared heartfelt words with other Pacific leaders as a week of meetings has come to an end on Rarotonga.
Fifteen officials representing Cooks at COP27 in Egypt
Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, Environment, National
The Cook Islands has taken a delegation of 15 people to a major Climate Change Conference in Egypt, but is still remaining schtum on how much it is costing.
World Tsunami Awareness Day: ‘Take heed of warnings’
Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local
World Tsunami Awareness Day is today and Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) director John Strickland is calling for people to “take heed” of authorities warning.
Sevens off to shaky start
Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The 2022 Raro 7s got off to a shaky start yesterday afternoon after teams pulled out leaving organisers to change the draws for men’s and under-18 competitions.
Global opposition for the rush to mine deep seabed is growing
Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Opinion
Most of us have heard that Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) has recently come out publicly in support of a conditional moratorium on deep sea mining (DSM) in international waters.
‘Prosperity through unity’: Cooks Fijian community celebrates Independence Day
Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local
Cook Islands Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tepaeru Herrmann joined the Cook Islands Fijian community in their celebrations of Fiji’s annual Independence Day late last month.
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.
Black Caps into World Cup semis
Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
New Zealand became the first team to enter the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-finals by beating Ireland. Australia also stayed afloat by beating Afghanistan but their future now rests in the hands of Sri Lanka who was scheduled to play England last night. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action from Australia.
$65k in traffic fines: Fifty-three people in court for unpaid penalties
Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, Crime
People tend to be motivated to ‘cough up’ when they get called into court says a police spokesperson, following 53 people being called into the Criminal Court at Avarua for unpaid fines.
Pakistan’s rollercoaster ride continues
Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
In a must win game in Sydney, Pakistan comprehensively defeated South Africa to keep their T20 World Cup campaign alive whereas South Africa tasted their first defeat. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action from Australia.
Panthers ready to defend title
Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in
The stage is set for the 2022 Raro 7s tournament which kicks off at 4pm this afternoon at the National Stadium in Nikao.
LETTER TO EDITOR: Justice must be seen to be done
Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I’m confused! In the Cook Islands News court report of 2 November, I read where a young man pleaded guilty to a charge of careless driving. The offence being the result of a two car a collision, where he ran into the rear of another vehicle. The police allege it was due to him not paying attention on the road. Full article click on link
103 Taramea eradicated
Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, Local
A combined effort saw 103 crown-of-thorns starfish eradicated in Rarotonga on Thursday as part of Operation Taramea.
Judges reserve decision on Titikaveka petition appeal
Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics
Cook Islands United Party candidate Margharet Matenga’s petition that several voters in the Titikaveka electorate were ineligible and should not have been counted ‘is disenfranchising, and should be struck out’, a lawyer for elected MP Sonny Williams argues.
Family frustration as logistics put dampener on gathering
Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Descendants of Mama Matauia, one of the wives of William Marsters, are facing a logistical battle as they want to deliver a headstone to her place of burial on Palmerston.
Sendito receives Tereora College Dux award
Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Vannes Sendito received the prestigious top scholar award – the 2022 Dux of Tereora College – to a big round of applause from the students at the national college prizegiving ceremony yesterday morning.
CHURCH TALK: Salvation and the Word of God
Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk
No one has power to become a witness of Jesus Christ without having received the Gift of the Holy Ghost, writes Bishop Tutai Pere, BA, LTh, OBE, of the Apostolic Church.
More Covid-19 cases confirmed as ‘variant soup’ hits New Zealand
Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
There are now six reported cases of Covid-19 in the Cook Islands but Government remains confident as New Zealand battles with a new ‘Variant soup’.
Covid-19 case confirmed in Cooks as reported reinfections in NZ skyrocket
Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National, Tourism
A Covid-19 case has been reported on Rarotonga at the same time risk of reinfection is on the rise as immunity begins to wane.
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