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PM to catch Pacific Games action en route to COP28

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National, Pacific Games

Prime Minister Mark Brown left the country yesterday to lead the Cook Islands delegation to the 28th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, but not before making a stop in Honiara, Solomon Islands, to catch some Pacific Games action.

Cooks stand together to stamp out domestic violence

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, Local, National

While an international campaign to end violence against women and girls is marked tomorrow, Saturday, November 25, Cook Islands Police concerns continue to focus on the sustained level of domestic violence incidents reported locally, each month.

Truck seen fleeing scene after late night crash

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

A blue truck is reported of have fled the scene after a power pole was taken out next door to the Love Café in Matavera late Wednesday evening.

Nightclub brawl accused told to remain in the Cook Islands

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

One of eight visitors from Australia allegedly involved in a brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub has been told to remain in the Cook Islands.

Atiu rocket Roberts soars to Pacific Games record and another gold

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming

Cook Islands golden swimmer Wesley Roberts has shattered the Pacific Games 100-metre freestyle record for men, which was set in 2015.

Nightclub brawler fined $2250

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

One of 11 men involved in a brawl on Rarotonga has been convicted and fined more than $2000 for his part in the incident.

Kata: Electric cars

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands Rugby League Nines teams win medals at Pacific Games

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports

The Cook Islands rugby league 9s teams that were stranded in New Zealand and Fiji on their way to the Solomon Islands due to flight cancellations had their perseverance rewarded when they won medals at the Pacific Games, reports Losirene Lacanivalu in Honiara.

Developing football mentors

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The beautiful island of Atiu was abuzz with excitement as 17 enthusiastic participants gathered for a three-day Junior Coaching Course, delivered by Jess Ibrom, the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) national academy director, last week.

Letter: A rebuttal to ‘The last pooh bah’

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Re: Sir Gavin Donne, highly revered Chief of Justice and first Queen’s Representative of the Cook Islands. I write to record my disgust and repudiation about the article titled “The Last Pooh Bah” written by Thomas Wynne last Saturday, 18 November 2023.

Mangaia celebrates completion of major infrastructure upgrade

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands

A ceremony was held on Mangaia on Tuesday to commemorate the successful completion of a two-year programme of extensive infrastructure improvements and investments in the island’s people, writes Pam Steele on Mangaia.

Electric cars to go up for sale

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum

A number of cars bought by Cook Islands Government for $1.7 million, and used during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held earlier this month, will go up for sale next week.

Cook Islands prepares to host 20th Pacific Tuna Commission Meeting

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Following the successful hosting of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November, the Cook Islands is preparing to welcome hundreds of officials and observers to the region’s largest annual gathering of tuna fisheries negotiators.

‘Superpower’ students unleash their creativity in silent auction

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, National

Vivid art pieces created by special needs “superpower” students at Nukutere College are set to go up in a two-day “silent” auction which starts today.

Conserve or be prosecuted: To Tatou Vai takes steps to address water scarcity

Thursday 23 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Environment, Health, Local, National

Rarotonga’s water system agency, To Tatou Vai (TTV), has issued a warning that it has the authority to prosecute individuals for wasting water amidst concerns about declining levels at the island’s intakes.

Kata: Brawling

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Free West Papua campaigners convene for the inaugural meeting in Jayapura

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, West Papua

The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) is holding its first ever congress in Jayapura.

Letter: Some solutions to our criminal law problems

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, A follow up to my letter published in yesterday’s Cook Islands News.

Building the future of national talent

Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) U13 Boys National Academy has officially commenced its journey this Monday at the CIFA Complex.