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Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
October 19
Two leading Samoa opposition MPs suspended from parliament for two years
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Samoa's parliament has voted to uphold a recommendation to suspend two members for 24 months.
‘Back to football business’
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports
Patiently awaiting the two-week long break, the Rarotonga Football Season will commence today at CIFA Complex, starting at 4:15pm.
Cooks and Aussies sign ‘milestone’ agreement
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Australia, National, Politics, Regional
A “milestone” agreement has been signed by Prime Minister Mark Brown and Australian Foreign Minister, Senator Penny Wong, but no money exchanged.
The name Avaiki Nui
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, God save us from another insecure Cook Islander born overseas (Te Kaveinga ki ‘Avaiki Nui, Oct 18) who needs to remind us who live here how useless we are.
Jetstar flight delay causes frustration
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
A man who was meant to catch a Jetstar flight from Rarotonga to Auckland on Monday was asked if he could stay with friends, and then paid for his own taxi when his flight was delayed by more than 15 hours.
Mike Pero in airline talks with MFEM
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National
Ministry of Finance and Economic Management has confirmed it has been in discussions with businessman Mike Pero about a renewed interest in developing an airline.
International live music comes to Rarotonga
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
Groove to the new sounds of Ghanaian and Afrobeat singer-songwriter Eugene Kwame Marfo also known by the stage name Kuami Eugene tonight on Rarotonga.
Firearms training to take place
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Police are warning people near Nikao about likely noise, as several of their staff undergo firearms training.
Soaring costs of flights still rankles
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism
The expected dip in tourism numbers did not quite arrive in September, but operators are still wary about the lack of flights.
‘Careless scrub fires waste water’: Fire Chief
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Scrub fires lit by “careless” people clearing their crops and sections are happening too often and putting other properties at risk.
Ministry of Cultural Development Secretary charged with drink driving
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Secretary of Cultural Development Anthony Turua was caught twice over the legal blood alcohol limit following a crash in which a police vehicle was involved.
Titikaveka Cook Islands Christian Church undergoing $200k renovation
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
A $200,000 renovation is underway at one of the oldest churches in the Cook Islands and is set to be completed in time for next year’s bi-centennial celebrations in Rarotonga.
Covid-19 ‘normalised’: TMO
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands is likely to let its Covid-19 restrictions lapse at the end of this month.
Synergy of traditional knowledge and science
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
School students were thrilled to experience new scientific experiments at the inaugural Climate Change Prime Minister’s Science Expo which started yesterday at the National Auditorium
Te Kaveinga ki ʻAvaiki Nui
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, Opinion
Many people, places and items continue to sail through life comfortably with two or more names, with some names taking prominence over others depending on the time and context. The question is, could we also sail our nation under two different names? By Liam Kokaua.
Vaka to add training resources in revival of voyaging skills
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The blowing of the conch shell and drum beats from Temanavanui Drummers welcomed Vaka Motu Okeanos Waa’Qab into Avarua Harbour yesterday morning.
Masters dominate the field at cycling champs
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Cycling, Sports
Masters cyclists dominated the field at the Cook Islands Games cycling time trial race and Cycling Federation national championships on the weekend.
Kukis ready for Welsh challenge
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands rugby league side is excited and brimming with confidence ahead of their opening Rugby League World Cup match against Wales tomorrow at 8.30am (Cook Islands time).
Catholic Church and lobby groups silent on ‘sexual diversity’ document
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The Catholic Church and LGBTQIA+ groups in the Cook Islands remain silent following the release of guidelines for Catholic schools on “sexual diversity” in New Zealand.
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