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Cook Islands off to impressive start in OFC Women’s Nations Cup
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands made an excellent start to their OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 campaign with a crucial 1-all draw against Tonga on Friday night in Suva, Fiji.
High waves warning in place
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather
The devastating sea swells that caused widespread damage to properties along the island’s southern coast have been forecast to return with waves higher than last week’s 4.5 metres expected.
CIGT wins tender for removal of barge
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Cook Islands General Transport Ltd (CIGT) has been awarded the successful tender to remove the decommissioned Pa Ariki barge (pictured) in Aitutaki after receiving the Ports Authority Board approval.
Petrol prices increase by over 10 percent
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Motorists will experience extra pain at the pump, as petrol companies deal with a price order upping the wholesale price of petrol to retailers by more than 10 per cent.
PR ‘something to treasure’
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Tears of joy were shed as 237 people were granted Cook Islands permanent residency (PR) at the National Auditorium on Friday morning – nearly 10 years after the last ceremony.
Rarotonga man records over five times the drink driving limit
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A Cook Islands man has been disqualified from driving for 12 months, after recording a breath alcohol rate more than five times over the limit.
Youth reps off to Honolulu for Young Pacific Leaders Forum
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Keisha Dais and Maru Mariri-Tepou are off to Honolulu in Hawaii to represent the Cook Islands at the Young Pacific Leaders Forum.
Isamaela gunning for third term
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
A former parliamentarian who lost his seat in the last election is making a comeback with a new party, determined to regain his place in Parliament.
Te Ipukarea Society hold annual AGM
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
On Wednesday evening this past week Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) held its 26th Annual General Meeting at the Karika Palace.
Visitors rush to safety as king tides devastate hotel rooms
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Weather
Australian tourist Bradley Ross and his family who recently lost their home in the Northern NSW floods in Australia had to endure a similar experience on their first night in Rarotonga.
King tides hit Penrhyn and Manihiki
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Mama Jemima Tekena of Penrhyn is well and safe having already moved to another home to the middle of the island the night before exceptionally high king tides washed through, damaging her home.
Court matters adjourned to later dates
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
The majority of the matters in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday were adjourned to a later date.
Cook Islands to host 2023 Forum
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders agreed for Cook Islands as the host of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders and Related Meetings in 2023 at the conclusion of this year’s meeting in Suva, Fiji, yesterday.
United Party leader wants to cut MPs salaries
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands United Party wants to cut all Members of Parliament salaries by 45 per cent and use the $700,000 annual savings for public servants.
Getting back to business
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Clean up crews were busy on Rarotonga’s south coast yesterday picking up leftover debris brought in by extreme high tides and large waves.
PM calls for reports on damage
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has called for reports on the extent of the damage caused by sea waves that have been pounding the southern coasts of Rarotonga and the Pa Enua over the past two days.
PM’s bid to decriminalise homosexuality welcomed
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
A regional body has welcomed Prime Minister Mark Brown’s assurance that homosexuality will no longer be a crime under the newly drafted Crimes Bill.
Heavy swells leave trail of destruction
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Weather
A number of homes, properties, and businesses in Arorangi have been left severely damaged after king tides lashed parts of the island on Tuesday.
Local resident has charges dropped
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Some charges will likely be dropped for Iorama Ngataua who appeared before Justice of the Peace John Whitta in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Tuesday.
247 people granted Cooks PR
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Two-hundred and forty-seven (247) people will be awarded Cook Islands permanent resident either in own right or on spouse grounds at the Are Karioi Nui/National Auditorium tomorrow morning.
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