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Family frustration as logistics put dampener on gathering

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

Descendants of Mama Matauia, one of the wives of William Marsters, are facing a logistical battle as they want to deliver a headstone to her place of burial on Palmerston.

Local


103 Taramea eradicated

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, Local

A combined effort saw 103 crown-of-thorns starfish eradicated in Rarotonga on Thursday as part of Operation Taramea.

Environment


Judges reserve decision on Titikaveka petition appeal

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics

Cook Islands United Party candidate Margharet Matenga’s petition that several voters in the Titikaveka electorate were ineligible and should not have been counted ‘is disenfranchising, and should be struck out’, a lawyer for elected MP Sonny Williams argues.

Court


More Covid-19 cases confirmed as ‘variant soup’ hits New Zealand

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

There are now six reported cases of Covid-19 in the Cook Islands but Government remains confident as New Zealand battles with a new ‘Variant soup’.

Health


LETTER TO EDITOR: Justice must be seen to be done

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I’m confused! In the Cook Islands News court report of 2 November, I read where a young man pleaded guilty to a charge of careless driving. The offence being the result of a two car a collision, where he ran into the rear of another vehicle. The police allege it was due to him not paying attention on the road. Full article click on link

Letters to the Editor


CHURCH TALK: Salvation and the Word of God

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk

No one has power to become a witness of Jesus Christ without having received the Gift of the Holy Ghost, writes Bishop Tutai Pere, BA, LTh, OBE, of the Apostolic Church.

Church Talk


Pakistan’s rollercoaster ride continues

Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

In a must win game in Sydney, Pakistan comprehensively defeated South Africa to keep their T20 World Cup campaign alive whereas South Africa tasted their first defeat. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action from Australia.

Cricket


Covid-19 case confirmed in Cooks as reported reinfections in NZ skyrocket

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National, Tourism

A Covid-19 case has been reported on Rarotonga at the same time risk of reinfection is on the rise as immunity begins to wane.

Health


Put wellbeing of tourism workers first, panelist tells industry bosses

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism

Tourism industry has been urged to value its people first at the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit held at The Edgewater Resort on Wednesday.

National


‘We’re after the same thing’ - PM Brown reacts to NZ’s call for ban on seabed mining

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, National, Politics

As the New Zealand government moves towards a moratorium on deep sea mining in international waters, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown claims both governments are actually after the same thing. Matthew Littlewood and Caleb Fotheringham report.

Business


$200k support to host regional Forum meeting

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, National, Regional

Cook Islands received financial boost from New Zealand to support the hosting of the Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting in 2023.

Business


‘Gutsy’ Moana lose opener

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Moana went down fighting to reigning champions Australia Jillaroos 74-0 in their opening women’s Rugby League World Cup clash in England yesterday.

Rugby league


Rarotonga football comp set for midweek clashes

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Midweek clashes: Avatiu will battle Tupapa Maraerenga while Nikao Sokattak will take on Titikaveka in the 2022 Rarotonga football competition’s midweek clashes.

Rugby Union


India wins in dramatic fashion

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

The rain has definitely played its part in making the 2022 T20 World Cup an interesting one and its presence once again in the India versus Bangladesh game produced a nail biter. Rahul Patil analyses all the action from the double header in Adelaide.

Cricket


Parliamentary rugby clash ends in 15-all draw

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The closely hard-fought rugby match between the New Zealand Parliamentary and the Cook Islands side over the weekend ended in a 15-all draw.

Rugby Union


Action plan for low rainfall

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in

The agriculture and tourism sectors have been identified as vulnerable to the impacts of low rainfall.


Petitions alleging treating goes to Court of Appeal

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics

Petitions accusing independent candidates of treating should not have been struck out, lawyer for the Cook Islands United Party argues.

Court


Eleven women referred to New Zealand for breast cancer treatment

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in

Eight hundred and nine (809) women attended the four-week mammogram breast screening programme which was held throughout August until September 13 at the Rarotonga hospital.


Rarotonga-bound Jetstar passengers vent frustration following Auckland incident

Wednesday 2 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism

Rarotonga-bound Jetstar passengers have been offloaded causing frustration among the airline’s customers.

National


Dame Valerie Adams: More than gold charity screening

Wednesday 2 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, Sports

Rarotonga will have an exclusive screening of movie “Dame Valerie Adams: More Than Gold” to fundraise for the Athletics Cook Islands youth development squad.

Athletics


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