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‘Pride and sporting excellence’: Cook Islands Games end with colourful closing ceremony
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
In a blaze of glory, a stunning fireworks display closed the 2022 Cook Islands Games at the National Stadium on Saturday.
T20 World Cup 2022 – The countdown is on
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cricket analyst Rahul Patil is off to Australia as an accredited media professional to cover the Men’s T20 World Cup. With less than a week left for the main draw of the tournament to begin Patil previews all the participating teams and their chances in the tournament.
Ruta Mave: Homecoming
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
I did not feel welcomed as similar, related or one people growing up in South Auckland. We were referred to as coons, bunga’s or coconuts by others including Maori and we in reply called them hori’s and kumara’s. Maybe Minister Nanaia Mahuta is right, the mana of the Cook Islands has matured. We hope it has for them too.
The flight of Kiwi 471
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Derek Fox | Published in Features, New Zealand, Regional
Kiwi 471 lifted off from Rarotonga airport a bit after 8am on Friday, October 14. On board the Royal New Zealand Air Force C130 Hercules transport aircraft, were 52 passengers and crew, heading for Manihiki atoll in the northern group.
Mangaia crowned champions of 2022 Cook Islands Games
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
One of the largest groups in the 2022 Cook Islands Games with over 450 registered members, Mangaia came out in force to the closing ceremony in a wave of maroon to rejoice their sporting achievements at the National Stadium on Saturday
Tupapa netball dome to be completed in a fortnight
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National, Netball, Sports
The netball dome at Victoria Park courts donated by China will be ready in two weeks, says Tupapa MP George “Maggie” Angene.
Environment Service proposes ‘instant fines’ to curb littering
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
National Environment Service boss says rubbish on the beach is a ‘significant problem’ in the Cook Islands following a long-term Rarotonga tourist taking to social media to complain about litter. Caleb Fotheringham reports.
Pride Cook Islands selected in NZ GiveOut Day campaign
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National
Pride Cook Islands has been selected as the only organisation outside of New Zealand to participate in the inaugural GiveOut Day NZ fundraising campaign.
Cook Islands to sign strategic partnership deal with Australia
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands is hoping to secure funding from Australia to support its climate and disaster resilience efforts when Australian Foreign Minister visits the country this week.
It’s (Aka’uka) Time for the closing ceremony
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Seventy ladies of exercise dance group Aka’uka Time have been in full preparation for the 2022 Cook Islands Games closing ceremony to be held tonight at the National Stadium.
Pa Enua receives funding for climate change projects
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta yesterday announced new climate finance for the Pa Enua (outer islands) in the Cook Islands during her visit to Manihiki.
New Zealand Foreign Minister visits Gallery Tavioni and Vananga
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Puati Mataiapo, George Ngapare welcomed New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta to the Gallery Tavioni and Vananga on Thursday, with a traditional turou.
Plastic bans set to be imposed in 2023
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands will tighten the reins on plastic use with a proposal to go before Cabinet this month.
Cook Islands Games come to a close
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
Football and cycling will bring down the curtain to the 2022 Cook Islands Games this afternoon.
BMX dream fast becoming a reality …
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local
Grand plans are in place for the future of BMX in the Cook Islands and there is some heavyweight support in making it a reality.
Government drops legal action against Chinese construction firm
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National
The Cook Islands Government appears to have dropped its threat of legal action against a Chinese state-owned company over the faulty laying of pipes in the multi-million dollar water infrastructure project.
Leaving no one behind: Better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Hordes of people flood Terevete Park to get their hands on fresh local produce at the World Food Day event.
Navigating unsteady waters in a crowded market
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features
New rules for marine tourism are in the pipeline, as operators express concern about overcrowding.
Sea sponges as an organic industry
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
Much of the world we live in today is made of plastic. This western influenced product that we have come to rely so heavily on is the polar opposite of our traditional organic rito crafts and raurau plates that naturally break down over time.
Mangaia set to be crowned champs
Friday 14 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
Team Mangaia Enua, the mighty maroons, are set to be crowned the 2022 Cook Islands Games champions after maintaining a steady lead in the games medal tally.
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