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Jetty’s troubled history: ‘People are going to drown/die if we don’t address this major problem’

Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Environment, National

The Arorangi jetty has drawn criticism and controversy for more than 12 years, since the project was first announced.

Environment


Paying close attention to the warning signs

Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Go Local, Weekend

Brent Fisher has been at the forefront of water safety in the Cook Islands for nearly a decade.

Features


Encourage one another to good works …

Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

This week’s opinion piece is from Te Ipukarea Society executive member June Hosking. Title is taken from Hebrews 10:24-25.

Environment


Letter: Stats on vaccinated catching Covid

Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, So reinfection rates for Covid-19 are on the rise, mask wearing being encouraged (hopefully not being made compulsory in public places and just for those who do feel safer wearing one).

Letters to the Editor


Bus crash yet to be processed

Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

A tourist bus crash that occurred on Rarotonga in late December is still being processed by the police.

Crime


Spending big to make the bucks

Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

The wheels of commerce keep turning for the Cook Islands tourism industry as the nation moves into what has been traditionally known as a quiet period over our summer months. Resorts are pouring millions of dollars into maintenance and redevelopment as they forecast continued growth in the coming year.

Economy


Budget woes mean country short of police

Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police continue to wrestle with staffing shortages as finances are stretched.

Crime


League Nines in Paradise off to exciting start

Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers suffered a shocking loss to a resurgent Titikaveka Bulldogs on day one of the League Nines in Paradise tournament at the National Stadium in Nikao on Friday.

Rugby league


Savali Talavou Ale, Alataua House Representative, has been re-elected as Speaker

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in American Samoa, Regional

Savali Talavou Ale, Alataua House Representative, has been re-elected as Speaker of the American Samoa House of Representatives.

American Samoa


Clean-up operation underway in Fiji

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

A clean-up operation is underway following flash floods that swept through parts of Fiji.

Fiji


Youngsters set to lead

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Rugby league, Sports

The pioneers of women’s rugby league in the Cook Islands have stepped aside to allow upcoming players to lead the charge in this weekend’s League Nines in Paradise tournament.

League


Stage set for Beach Games

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The opening ceremony of the 2023 Beach Games has been moved to tomorrow at 9am.

Other Sports

Begin the new year by putting God first

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The encouragement for each of us as we begin this new year is to be sure of your commitment to God, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa from the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Church Talk


Can you help solve a photo mystery?

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Art, Features

Former editor Cameron Scott hopes Cook Islands News readers might be able to help him solve the mystery surrounding an old photograph he bought in an online auction in New Zealand late last year. The photo, which seems to date back to early last century or even earlier, was auctioned by Webb’s Antiques along with […]

Art


LETTER: Justice system

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Our Cook Islands legislature, inadvertently, or otherwise, has created a perfect storm of institutionalised injustice. Beat the crap out of your wife, and then burn her with a cigarette and you get a lecture from the Court and sent home. Beat the crap out of your wife and then burn her with a marijuana cigarette […]

Letters to the Editor


LETTER: Plastic pollution: ‘Do as I say, not as I do’

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Cook Islands News reported on December 2 of the “emotional plea” made by the Cook Islands delegation to the 190 nations gathered to negotiate a new treaty on plastic pollution.

Letters to the Editor


LETTER: Collaborate on customary law

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Kia Orana e te tangata ma’ata o te Nuti Peapa. Inangaro au i te ‘ōronga atu i toku manako no runga i tēia tumu manako pu’apinga i runga nei tei tātā’ia i roto i tā au nūti peapa o te Ru’itoru rā 28 no Tītema. Te turu nei au i te manako e […]

Letters to the Editor


Time to take water safety seriously

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

Water Safety and Surf Lifesaving Cook Islands’ spokesperson Brent Fisher said this week’s tragic death of a mother at sea is another reminder for people to know their limits as swimmers.

Local


Award winning photographer under fire with customers left waiting

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism

A high profile Cook Islands tourism operator is under fire for not delivering the goods.

National


Accused ordered to surrender passport

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National

Two criminal matters were brought before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams at the High Court yesterday.

Court

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