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‘There is a growing waste crisis in the Cook Islands’ - Abandoned vehicles adding to spiralling cost of waste management

Monday 21 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, Local, National

Cook Islands environment agency boss Halatoa Fua has labelled the nation’s abandoned vehicles as a ‘legacy’ waste issue.

Environment


Death, taxes and Suryakumar Yadav

Monday 21 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

After all the rain in Wellington and Tauranga, the series finally got underway in Mount Maunganui and thanks to an unbelievable innings by Suryakumar Yadav, it was India who reigned supreme in the second T20 international of the series.

Cricket


In the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday, November 17

Monday 21 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A prison warden facing multiple assault charges has entered guilty pleas.

Court


Oe Vaka races thrill the crowds

Monday 21 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

A thrilling finish, paddling furiously for first place between the Cook Islands Te Tupu O Te Manava and Aotearoa New Zealand’s Pineula in the Open Men’s V6 18km race, was a highlight of the Oe Vaka Nationals.

Paddling


LETTER TO EDITOR: Where are our ministries?

Monday 21 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Did you know that under the Narcotics and Misuse of Drugs Act 2004, there is a provision that would allow relief of the physical and emotional pain of the Cook Islands people, with the introduction of medicinal cannabis but the TMO, Crown Law and Customs are too inept to bring this to fruition.

Letters to the Editor


Domestic violence dominates weekend incidents on Rarotonga

Monday 21 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A spike in domestic violence in Rarotonga over the weekend has seen a man locked up.

Court


Men in black dominate Cook Islands football

Monday 21 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The football season is one stepping stone closer to the crowning of its round cup winners for 2022, after the completion of the ninth round.

Football


Samoa’s biggest weapon shut down; shining light in World Cup heartbreak: Player Ratings

Monday 21 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Samoa’s hearts were broken in the World Cup final with Australia running riot in a 30-10 win at Old Trafford.

Rugby league


Environmental advocates raise concerns about Rarotonga water facilities

Monday 21 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

Community group Te Vai Ora Maori (TVOM) is calling for the National Environment Service to protect Rarotonga's freshwater streams in the wake of upcoming permits being assessed.

Environment


Neighbours set for derby clash

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Rarotonga football season will see two interesting battles between Tupapa versus Matavera and Titikaveka versus Avatiu.

Football


Palmerston community and partners rally to rid the island of rats

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands

Invasive species such as rats pose a threat to island biodiversity. They can impact nesting seabirds and turtles as well as native plants by feeding on native seeds.

Environment


Top paddlers here for Nationals

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

Seventeen teams will be battling it out on the ocean this afternoon in the Cook Islands Oe Vaka National V6 Iron race which starts from Avarua harbour.

Paddling


Toa Samoa Rugby League World Cup parade unites

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National, Rugby league, Sports

In true Pacific style, flags of the Pacific islands including the Cook Islands, Niue, Fiji and Tonga billowed amongst the deep red of Samoa’s, united in their support for Toa Samoa, in yesterday’s parade.

Entertainment


Struggling during the down time

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National

Tourism operators are likely to go into hibernation over the long summer period as they struggle with the relative lack of flights and visitors. Matthew Littlewood talks to those in the industry about the outlook.

Business


Weighing up the alternatives in protecting the Cooks from coastal erosion: Where to next?

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

Avana Harbour on the eastern side of Rarotonga has been in the spotlight this week as residents awoke on Monday to find a digger dredging in the narrow stretch of water. Al Williams investigates what this project is all about.

Environment


Reiner’s declaration of love for Raro

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth, Memory Lane

Reiner Gatermann’s love for Rarotonga has brought him back to the island an incredible 21 times. He chats with senior journalist Melina Etches.

Features


UN bid back on the table

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Regional

Cook Islands could pursue United Nations membership to become a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for future financing options, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

National


Defendant excused from appearing in court

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Culture, National

A woman facing a theft as a servant charge has been excused from appearing in court as she is in New Zealand attending to her child at Starship Children’s Hospital.

Culture


Cooks couple sharing wellbeing dream with Polynesians globally

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, Local, National, Technology

A Cook Islands couple have set about getting their people on track to good health through an app.

Health


‘It’s like coming back home’: Shortland Street star shares his connection with Cook Islands

Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, National

Ben Mitchell has visited the Cook Islands several times but it was during a recent trip that he felt a connection which brought him closer to his ‘ancestral homeland’.

Entertainment


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