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‘Gutsy’ Moana lose opener

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Moana went down fighting to reigning champions Australia Jillaroos 74-0 in their opening women’s Rugby League World Cup clash in England yesterday.

Rugby league


Eleven women referred to New Zealand for breast cancer treatment

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in

Eight hundred and nine (809) women attended the four-week mammogram breast screening programme which was held throughout August until September 13 at the Rarotonga hospital.


Action plan for low rainfall

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in

The agriculture and tourism sectors have been identified as vulnerable to the impacts of low rainfall.


$200k support to host regional Forum meeting

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, National, Regional

Cook Islands received financial boost from New Zealand to support the hosting of the Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting in 2023.

Business


Put wellbeing of tourism workers first, panelist tells industry bosses

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism

Tourism industry has been urged to value its people first at the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit held at The Edgewater Resort on Wednesday.

National


‘We’re after the same thing’ - PM Brown reacts to NZ’s call for ban on seabed mining

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, National, Politics

As the New Zealand government moves towards a moratorium on deep sea mining in international waters, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown claims both governments are actually after the same thing. Matthew Littlewood and Caleb Fotheringham report.

Business


Petitions alleging treating goes to Court of Appeal

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics

Petitions accusing independent candidates of treating should not have been struck out, lawyer for the Cook Islands United Party argues.

Court


India wins in dramatic fashion

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

The rain has definitely played its part in making the 2022 T20 World Cup an interesting one and its presence once again in the India versus Bangladesh game produced a nail biter. Rahul Patil analyses all the action from the double header in Adelaide.

Cricket


Parliamentary rugby clash ends in 15-all draw

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The closely hard-fought rugby match between the New Zealand Parliamentary and the Cook Islands side over the weekend ended in a 15-all draw.

Rugby Union


Rarotonga football comp set for midweek clashes

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Midweek clashes: Avatiu will battle Tupapa Maraerenga while Nikao Sokattak will take on Titikaveka in the 2022 Rarotonga football competition’s midweek clashes.

Rugby Union


Rarotonga-bound Jetstar passengers vent frustration following Auckland incident

Wednesday 2 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism

Rarotonga-bound Jetstar passengers have been offloaded causing frustration among the airline’s customers.

National


Cook Islands to compete at World Cross Country Championships

Wednesday 2 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Running, Sports

A male and female Cook Islander will represent the country in the World Cross Country Championships in Bathurst.

Running


Turama: in memory of those who have passed

Wednesday 2 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local

Amanda Blake-Pauka arranges fresh flowers for the grave of her late brother, Remy Blake who passed away suddenly at a young age in 1973, for All Saint’s Day or Turama which falls on November 1 every year.

Features


England survive Black Caps test

Wednesday 2 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

In a double header at the Gabba, Sri Lanka ended Afghanistan's campaign, whereas in a must win game, England handed New Zealand their first defeat to enhance their chances of making it through to the semi-finals. Rahul Patil analyses all the action live from Australia.

Cricket


Court Briefs 01.11.2022

Wednesday 2 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, Crime

Discharge without conviction A man has entered a guilty plea to careless driving and walked away without a conviction. He has been told to pay over $1000 in reparations. Tuiate Turuariki, 21, appeared in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday last week. The court heard Turuariki crashed into the back of a car near […]

Court


Agencies combine efforts to eradicate crown-of-thorns starfish

Wednesday 2 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, Local

A combined effort to eradicate crown-of-thorns starfish in the Cook Islands will see multiple organisations converge on Avatiu in collaboration.

Environment


Pa Enua set to get online upgrade

Wednesday 2 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National, Outer Islands

The Outer Islands online connectivity is improving with authorities looking to have it on par with Rarotonga in the next six months.

Business


Dame Valerie Adams: More than gold charity screening

Wednesday 2 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, Sports

Rarotonga will have an exclusive screening of movie “Dame Valerie Adams: More Than Gold” to fundraise for the Athletics Cook Islands youth development squad.

Athletics


“Grassroots Kick into Gear”

Wednesday 2 November 2022 | Written by Byron Brown | Published in Football, Sports

With a whole round of games, out of the way and the football season rolling into Week 7 of games. Even the youngest ballers are fired up going into this last round of football, as they are a step closer to hopefully taking home the winning cup.

Football


Climate change conference details sketchy as PM leads delegation to Egypt

Wednesday 2 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National, Politics

As Prime Minister Mark Brown leads a significantly-sized delegation to a climate conference in Egypt - specific details surrounding the trip are sketchy.

Environment


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