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Family remembers ‘hero’ mother

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Editor's Pick, Local, National

A mother who drowned attempting to save her 11-year-old daughter has been hailed a “hero”.

Fiji PM Rabuka calls on Fijians to stay positive

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji's prime minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has called on the country to stay positive, despite challenges to be faced in 2023, in his New Year's message.

Reef passages highly dangerous

Friday 30 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National

A former professional lifeguard wants expat Cook Islanders holidaying in Rarotonga to be extra-cautious of lagoon conditions when they’re swimming or using water craft.

Classy Kane controls Karachi

Thursday 29 December 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Pakistan vs New Zealand – 1st Test – Day 4: Pakistan 1st Innings 438 all out in 130.5 overs (Babar 161, Salman 103, Sarfaraz 86, Southee 3/69, Bracewell 2/72) vs New Zealand 612 for 9 declared in 194.5 overs (Latham 113, Conway 92, Williamson 200*, Sodhi 65, Abrar 5/205, Nauman 3/185) Pakistan 2nd innings 77 for 2 in 31 overs (Imam 45*, Sodhi 1/17)

RUTA MAVE: Thoughts on the life journey of Jesus

Thursday 29 December 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

Christmas marks the birth of a son. A journey that starts with a family as diverse and interesting as any family around the world, writes Ruta Mave.

Bus crashes with eight on board

Wednesday 28 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in BREAKING NEWS, Local, National

A bus carrying seven passengers has crashed on to its side on Rarotonga in what authorities described as a “narrow escape”.

Kane is able: NZ-Pakistan Test hangs in the balance

Wednesday 28 December 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Pakistan vs New Zealand – 1st Test – Day 3: Pakistan 1st Innings 438 all out in 130.5 overs (Babar 161, Salman 103, Sarfaraz 86, Southee 3/69, Bracewell 2/72) vs New Zealand 440 for 6 in 136 overs (Latham 113, Conway 92, Williamson 105*, Abrar 3/143, Nauman 2/137)

Black Caps control day two

Tuesday 27 December 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Pakistan vs New Zealand – 1st Test – Day 2 Pakistan 1st Innings 438 all out in 130.5 overs (Babar 161, Salman 103, Sarfaraz 86, Southee 3/69, Bracewell 2/72) vs New Zealand 165 for no loss in 47 overs (Latham 78*, Conway 82*)

Pakistan takes Day 1 honours vs New Zealand

Monday 26 December 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Pakistan vs New Zealand – 1st test. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat. Pakistan 1st innings 317 for 5 in 90 overs (Babar Azam 161*, Sarfaraz 86, Patel 2/91, Bracewell 2/61)

Pacific news in brief

Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

December 23

Vote for prime minister to take place in Fiji’s Parliament

Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji’s newly-elected government will decide who is to be prime minister when Parliament convenes later today (Saturday, Fiji time).

Arrest process slammed: ‘Police did not conduct themselves according to law’

Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Police conduct has been slammed by a Justice of the Peace in dismissing drink and careless driving charges in court yesterday.

Tropical Christmas Santa parade postponed

Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Christmas has briefly been postponed, well at least the Tropical Christmas Santa Parade on Rarotonga, as persistent rain continues to pound the island.

Touch teams urged to register for 2023 Beach Games

Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands Touch Association is urging interested teams to register for Beach Touch competition at the upcoming Beach Games to be held from January 6-21, 2023.

Recidivist offender ‘returned to Tonga’

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in

A joint effort between government and nongovernment entities has seen the return to Tonga of a recidivist offender.

Fiji’s 2022 General Election gets underway as voters turn up in numbers

Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional

Scores of people along the Nasinu-Suva corridor in the Central Division lined the premises of their designated polling stations as early as 6am today to cast their votes in the Fiji 2022 General Election.

Kata: Cook Islands law

Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Private security

Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion