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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.
Cook Islands’ human rights measurement to continue
Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, Local, National
A New Zealand-based human rights initiative is once again looking for buy in from the Cook Islands to ensure the rights of people are not breached by the state or other people in power or with authority.
PR recipients join in ceremony on Rarotonga
Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Fourteen remaining recipients of permanent residency (PR) have be awarded their PR certificates during a ceremony to be held at the VIP lounge of the Rarotonga International Airport.
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.
Security patrol service ends on Rarotonga. . . Where to next?
Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Chris Denny has ceased his security patrol services that he established four years ago. Seeing a downturn in his business services to accommodation owners, Denny said it was a sad day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Aloha greets Kia Orana as Hawaiian Airlines prices go online
Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Tourism operators now have the North American market in their sights, with the first airfares of the Honolulu- Rarotonga flight going online this week.
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.
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