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‘Significant investment’ in low latency data route
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, Economy, National, Technology
The Avaroa Cable has made a ‘significant investment’ by buying capacity on a route that promises better internet connectivity.
LETTER TO EDITOR: Pero’s airline ‘a missed opportunity’
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, It’s disappointing that this government would choose to reject this new airline proposal (Pero’s national airline dreams dashed again, Cook Islands News, November 19).
Livestock owners warned of disease risks
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
Farmers have been warned to be on the lookout for African swine fever (ASF) and foot and mouth disease (FMD).
Police step up search
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police have yielded few leads, including reported sightings, and are asking for assistance from public as they step up search for the teenager who has been missing since July this year.
Young paddlers impress
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
There were ‘gutsy’ performances by the Junior Under-16 paddlers in the five-kilometre ocean race from Avarua harbour up to Club Raro and back, in the Oe Vaka Nationals on Monday afternoon.
‘Strive and stay true to yourself’
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National, Rugby Union, Sports
The lively Rarotonga school girls were squealing with excitement to have Black Ferns, Krystal Murray and Cook Islander Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate, deliver coaching sessions at primary schools yesterday.
Football enters final round
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
As we head into the festive season, the Rarotonga Football Season will be readying themselves for some exciting action in the coming weeks, culminating with the crowning of the Round Cup champions.
Young voyagers ready to put knowledge and skills into action
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National, Outer Islands
Vaka Marumaru Atua will set sail for Atiu on Wednesday, with many of the younger members onboard putting all their practice into action.
Mauke Soldier Search Mission a success
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, Local, National, Outer Islands
The burial sites of up to 23 Cook Islands World War I soldiers on the island of Mauke have been identified.
Scrub fire warning
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
People lighting fires in high winds and extremely dry conditions are not paying attention to warnings from the fire services who are calling them to be mindful of the weather and to stay with their fires until it dies out.
LETTER TO EDITOR: Airline’s ‘monopolistic airfares’
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Browsing online through NZ Herald today there’s an Air New Zealand advertisement offering one-way airfares from Auckland to Honolulu at $589. The distance between Auckland and Honolulu is three times that between Auckland and Rarotonga.
Cops pull out breathalysers for first time on Aitutaki: More than a dozen drink drivers nabbed
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local, National
Aitutaki cops have clamped down on drinking drivers with the assistance of new breathalyser and speed radar equipment – a first for the island.
Time for climate change action is now – urgency demands it
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion
It was my privilege to lead a delegation from the Cook Islands to Cop27, which was hosted by Egypt, at Sharm El Sheikh, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.
New drone can assist with search and rescue missions
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National, Technology
A new drone which has infrared capabilities is in the country that can help Rarotonga’s search and rescue efforts.
Updated guidelines keep antibiotics working: TMO Pharmacy
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
For 10 years Dr Richard Everts has been visiting the Cook Islands with one main aim – to keep antibiotics working!
‘No timeframe’ on proposed medicinal cannabis regulation
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Health, National, Politics
A medicinal cannabis advocate is calling on the Cook Islands Government to honour their promise to speed up medicinal cannabis law, but the Secretary of Health says there is ‘no timeframe’ for legislation.
Judge set to dish out sentences
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
A busy fortnight of High Court fixtures will begin today.
Black Ferns star gives back to community through mentoring
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Women’s Rugby World Cup champion Black Fern’s Krystal Murray and former Black Fern, Tekura Aerengamate are visiting Rarotonga this week. While on holiday, the women have kindly offered to give back to the community and will run rugby clinics for school children throughout the week starting this morning at Apii Nikao. To end the week […]
Valiant national 7s teams fall short of Oceania glory
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands men’s and women’s teams fell short of qualifying to the 2023 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series at the 2022 Oceania Rugby Sevens Challenge over the weekend in Brisbane.
Environmental advocates raise concerns about Rarotonga water facilities
Monday 21 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
Community group Te Vai Ora Maori (TVOM) is calling for the National Environment Service to protect Rarotonga's freshwater streams in the wake of upcoming permits being assessed.
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