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Rain arrives, but water conservation message remains

Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

Catchment intakes are looking healthier after a major dump of rain in the past week, but people are still being advised to conserve water.

Environment


Tupapa too good against Titikaveka in Premier Men’s Football semi finals

Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

It was a busy weekend of football at the Cook Islands Football Association grounds on Saturday.

Football


Happy on Penrhyn Island after 160 days at sea

Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

After 160 days at sea in a 24 foot ocean rowing boat, Australian Tom Robinson was brought ashore to Omoka, the capital of Penrhyn/Tongareva island on Friday afternoon.

Local


LETTER: Have we earned our NZ citizenship, or not?

Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

If the Cooks wanted to become a sovereign nation, it needed its own citizenship. Cook Islanders would remain New Zealand citizens but "if they want to change it, they can." Then Prime Minister Helen Clark said in June 2001 "If they want to exert full independence, New Zealand will not stand in their way."

Letters to the Editor


Men’s health advice . . . look in the mirror

Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National

The Cook Islands Men’s Health has received $800 cash which will assist with health awareness programmes to better men’s health and fitness in the country.

Health


Police seek second driver involved in Avarua car crash

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, Local, National

Cook Islands Police are seeking a person who fled from a car crash in Avarua on Thursday morning.

Crime


Historic assault case thrown out after five years

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

An assault case stretching back five years has been thrown out of court following lengthy correspondence between the defence and the victim.

Court


Tahiti and Aussie prove their strength in handball tournament

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Handball, Sports

Before the final day of the Men's IHF Trophy Oceania, the winners of both youth and junior tournaments had already been determined.

Handball


Live it, Love it: Netball in Paradise is a wrap!

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball in Paradise wrapped up on Thursday this week with the last of the games played at the Ngatangiia Matavera netball courts in the morning.

Netball


Former Tereora College students reunite, reminisce

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Local, National

Tereora College students from the 1950s and 1960s reconnected with one another sharing an evening of laughter, songs and nostalgia, indulging in enjoyable recollections of their past at the country’s national college.

Features


‘Study hard and do your best’

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Apii Avarua’s dux of the year Teiva Nanai is pictured with her younger Year 5 brother Avaikibo – who won an award for the most outstanding student in his class – and their proud parents Teeiau and Teava Nanai.

Education


Back home after a ‘surreal’ four years as high commissioner

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

Elizabeth Wright-Koteka is back in Rarotonga after a busy four years as our country’s High Commissioner to New Zealand. She talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about her time in that role.

Local


Last week before football finals

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Football, Sports

It’s one more week before the finals in the Premier Men’s Football competition.

Football


Expo offers Antarctic experience to islanders

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands

Being able to step from the sweltering sandy climate of the Cook Islands into the freezing environs of the Antarctic will be a novelty for the community of Aitutaki.

Education


Conservation successes in the Cook Islands

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National

The delightful little kākerōri, or Rarotonga flycatcher, has been brought back from the brink of extinction in a Cook Islands conservation success story.

Environment


Wiki hopes to follow in father’s footsteps

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islander Mackenzie Wiki has been signed up to the Canberra Raiders squad for the NRLW Premiership, and it’s been called a boon for Rugby League in the Cook Islands.

Rugby league


JP: ‘This matter has become really, really messy’

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A Justice of the Peace has expressed frustration as a case stretching back close to two years is dragging on.

Court


Retiring Chief Justice on his time here, suggestions for law reform

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Features, Local, National

Retiring Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams KNZM, KC has spoken with Cook Islands News and shares some insight into our judiciary.

Court


Using nature to hold it all together

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Local, National

Almost two years ago to the day we completed construction of a 45 metre stretch of geotextile sand bag (geobag) revetment wall at Avana Harbour, to help protect the foreshore from erosion.

Environment


Refreshing rain and flowers for prize giving day

Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National

The refreshing rain didn’t dampen the high and happy spirits of children, parents and families at the popular well attended annual prize giving day events held this week for some schools on Rarotonga.

Education


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