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Cook Islands hosts tourism meetings

Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National, Regional, Tourism

Cook Islands is hosting the annual Pacific Tourism Organisation Board and Council of Minister’s meetings today at The Edgewater Resort. The country is also hosting the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit on Wednesday.

Business


‘We are resilient’

Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, Memory Lane

On November 1, 1997, Cyclone Martin struck the island atoll of Manihiki with waves higher than the highest coconut tree, claiming 19 lives. Today marks the 25-year anniversary of the destructive cyclone – the most catastrophic storm to hit the Cook Islands. Anna and Willie Katoa and their daughter Katarina are some of the survivors. Ana was five months pregnant when the waves struck, tragically they lost their seven-year-old daughter Maureen (older Maureen) who was presumed drowned. ‘Resilience’ is the word that springs to Anna’s mind when she emotionally recollects the surreal fight for survival during their three days at sea from the devastation of Cyclone Martin.

Local


Court briefs 31.10.2022

Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, Crime

No money for lawyer: Rurutoa Maoate and Ngatokoitu Uri, both facing assault charges, say they don’t have the money to pay their lawyer.

Court


‘Normal or below normal’ cyclone risk

Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Weather

Cook Islands’ Southern Group is expecting near-normal or below-normal cyclone activity and the Northern Group is expecting below-normal activity, according to New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA).

Weather


Aitutaki ‘doubles in size’ for a day

Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Local, Tourism

Aitutaki doubled its population on Monday as more than 1000 passengers from the visiting MS Zuiderdam made it ashore.

Business


Crown Law appeals ‘discharge without conviction’ ruling

Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime

The Crown Law has taken a decision from a High Court Judge to discharge a man without conviction for an incident where he slapped three women on the buttocks with a machete to the Court of Appeal.

Court


Chantay Kiria-Ratu: The Cook Islands ‘superstar in the making’

Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

If you haven’t heard of Chantay Kiria-Ratu, chances are you will by the end of the Women’s Rugby League World Cup with the teenage Cook Islands halfback ready to take the competition by storm.

Rugby league


PM to lead Cook Islands delegation to COP27 summit

Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Environment, National, Regional

Prime Minister Mark Brown is heading up a Cook Islands delegation to Egypt this week, where leaders from around the world will be gathering for the 27th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27).

Business


Aussies keep their hopes alive

Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

In a must win game for both sides it was Australia who triumphed. Although there were moments of brilliance from Ireland, they were not enough to influence the end result. Rahul Patil analyses all the action from Australia.

Cricket


Sevens battle

Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The 2022 Raro 7s tournament will feature only local based teams despite interest from overseas clubs.

Rugby Union


Moana bracing for tough opener against reigning champs

Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands Moana are bracing for a tough Women’s Rugby League World Cup opener against reigning champions Australia tomorrow at 9.30am.

League


Battle of the MPs: Cooks host New Zealand Parliamentary First XV

Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Former Cook Islands and Kiwi rugby league star Kevin Iro and former national 15s and 7s player Clive Nicholas featured for the Cook Islands Parliamentary side against New Zealand Parliamentary First XV on Saturday at Nukupure Park in Muri.

Rugby Union


‘Extremely disappointing’: Kukis end World Cup campaign with big loss

Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands slumped to one of their worst defeats after going down to powerhouse Tonga 10-92 in their final Rugby League World Cup group match early yesterday.

Rugby league


Media not notified of senior officials’ court appearances

Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

Cook Islands courts are under no legislative mandate to notify the media of upcoming cases, says the Secretary of Justice.

Court


Cook Islands return below par pass rate in NCEA pilot

Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National

Cook Islands returned only 16-17 per cent pass rate in the latest National Certificates of Educational Achievement (NCEA) literacy and numeracy pilot conducted in New Zealand and its realm countries.

Education


African island nation ‘20-years ahead’ of Cook Islands fishing sector

Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, Local

Importing and exporting fish with other Pacific nations is in the pipeline, says Fresh Fish Company owner Timothy Vaikai, after visiting African island nation, Mauritius.

Business


Long serving staff recognised

Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Local

Cook Islands’ largest private sector organisation recognised and rewarded its long serving staff at a special event this month.

Business


LETTER: We are all equal in the eyes of God

Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Today is October 31st or Halloween where the ghosts and spirits are said to walk amongst us and to help them blend in, people dress up in costumes of the dead, writes Ruta Mave.

Letters to the Editor


Woman pleads guilty to drink driving charge

Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, Crime, National

A woman was caught over three times the legal breath alcohol limit, the Criminal Court heard on Thursday.

Court


Man guilty of drink driving ordered to pay $840 in fines and reparation costs

Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, Crime, National

Samuela Ratulele was ordered to pay $840 in the Criminal Court in Avarua in fines and reparation costs for a drink driving offence.

Court


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