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Rain rain, please go to Spain

Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

There have been two constants in the 2022 T20 World Cup. Underdogs beating favourites and matches being abandoned due to rain. Both games at the MCG in Melbourne on Friday were abandoned without a ball being bowled. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil looks at what this means for the tournament moving forward. Ireland vs Afghanistan - Match abandoned without a ball being bowled Australia vs England - Match abandoned without a ball being bowled

Cricket


Swamp to host feature football battle

Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Avatiu will host Puaikura in the feature match of round six in the 2022 Rarotonga Football competition this afternoon.

Football


Cook Islands to battle New Zealand Parliamentary First XV

Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The New Zealand Parliamentary First XV rugby team will take on their Cook Islands counterpart in what is anticipated to be an entertaining game in the spirit of fun, friendship and fraternity today at 4pm at Nukupure Park in Muri.

Rugby Union


A passion for firefighting

Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local

Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrated 20-years last Saturday and gave out awards to its crew, journalist Caleb Fotheringham speaks to some of the volunteers.

Local


Choppy weather put the brakes on cruise ship visit

Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Tourism

A cruise ship visiting Rarotonga was unable to call in Avatiu Port yesterday due to choppy weather conditions.

Business


Sentencing date looms for Aitutaki cannabis accused

Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime

Those facing a raft of charges following the bust of a commercial sized cannabis operation on Aitutaki have been told to prepare for the possibility of jail.

Court


Court briefs

Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, Crime

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Court


Gelling leaves Cook Islands camp early to return home

Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands head coach Tony Iro has confirmed that Anthony Gelling has played his final game of the World Cup tournament and will return home to New Zealand.

League


Zimbabwe produce stunning upset

Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

The upsets keep coming thick and fast at the T20 World Cup in Australia with Zimbabwe winning a nail biter against Pakistan in Perth. In Sydney though it was business as usual with South Africa crushing Bangladesh and India cruising past Netherlands. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action from Australia.

Cricket


Trust formed to eradicate pests on uninhabited atoll of Manuae

Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands

A new charitable trust with the ambition of turning the uninhabited atoll of Manuae into a pest-free sanctuary has just been established.

Environment


Warrants presented at Are Ariki Assembly

Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

The 51st Are Ariki (House of Ariki) Assembly opened with the recognition of official warrants which were presented by the King’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters to three Ariki on Monday.

Culture


Culture head’s drink driving case adjourned

Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

The drink driving matter of the secretary of Ministry of Cultural Development has been adjourned for December but his lawyer told the court a guilty plea is likely.

Court


Tourist due in court following alcohol fuelled incident

Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

A tourist accused of damaging holiday accommodation on Rarotonga while under the influence of alcohol has a date in court today.

Crime


New patrol boat takes part in first regional co-operation exercises

Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands

New Cook Islands patrol boat Te Kukupa II has been on the high seas conducting regional co-operation exercises.

National


Cook Islands welcomes Korea’s climate change commitment

Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Korea and Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers affirmed the importance of utilising existing regional mechanisms, including the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and Council of Regional Organisations of the Pacific, for cooperation and partnership.

Environment


Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority ‘concerned’ with New Zealand’s call for deep sea mining ban

Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) will not back New Zealand’s call for conditional moratorium on deep sea mining in international waters.

Environment


Yellow Bellies play Mongoose

Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The 53 strong Yellow Bellies golden oldies rugby team from Hamilton, New Zealand are visiting Rarotonga for the third time.

Rugby Union


Rejoicing in the Gospel

Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Sylvana Taoro-Puia, Numangatini Tangi Ariki, Tangi Taoro and Tutai Rairi Tereapii celebrate Tae’anga Evangelia or Gospel Day at Raemaru Park in Arorangi yesterday.

Local


More cruise ships to visit the Cook Islands

Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, Tourism

Cruise ships are returning to the Cook Islands, with more expected to arrive this weekend.

Local


Vaka Waa’Qab in Mangaia for cultural study

Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture

Vaka Okeanos Waa’Qab departed for the island of Mangaia on Tuesday morning with a team from Macquarie University, Australia.

Culture


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