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Visitor numbers dwindle
Tuesday 15 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in
Tourism numbers are beginning their slide as the industry braces for a tough summer. The visitor arrivals for October, released yesterday, show that there has been a total of 12,803 arrivals, down by 6.1 per cent from September, and well down on July’s peak for the year of 15,616.
Man’s best friend
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
It’s been a hard day’s night and I’ve been working like a dog (Beatles) – this has been a phrase used for ages to describe where an employee is at the mercy of the employer and is made to work on a task without taking any breaks, writes Ruta Mave.
Court briefs 14.01.22
Sunday 13 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, Crime, National
Conflict of interest Ngatokorua William had his case adjourned because of a conflict of interest with the Justice of the Peace in the Criminal Court at Avarua. William appeared on Thursday charged with excess breath alcohol and careless driving. JP Vania Kenning told the court there was a conflict of interest but did not say […]
‘Communities will decide how tourism is run’
Friday 11 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, Economy, National
Communities are going to decide how tourism is run, just look at Hawaii, says New Zealand Māori Tourism chief executive Pania Tyson-Nathan.
England annihilate India in T20 semis
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
In a near perfect performance England ended India’s T20 World Cup campaign to set up a date with Pakistan in the showdown at the MCG in Melbourne. India were left to pick up the pieces after yet another failed world cup campaign. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action of the second semi final from Adelaide, Australia.
Fighting for pride and ‘mana’
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands head coach Rusty Matua revealed pride is the driving factor for his team ahead of their clash with France early today at 7am. By Megan Armitage of rlwc2021.com.
LETTER TO EDITOR: Cap on visitor numbers
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Our Tahitian cousins, it seems, are light-years ahead of us once again, calling for a cap on visitor numbers. They want a cap at 300,000 tourists so that there is one local for each visitor.
Pakistan defy the odds, reach T20 World Cup final
Wednesday 9 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
They might have been lucky in reaching the semi finals but Pakistan stepped up and delivered when it mattered most. They now wait to see who joins them in the final at Melbourne whereas New Zealand scratch their heads about another missed opportunity.
Black Caps into World Cup semis
Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
New Zealand became the first team to enter the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-finals by beating Ireland. Australia also stayed afloat by beating Afghanistan but their future now rests in the hands of Sri Lanka who was scheduled to play England last night. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil reviews all the action from Australia.
More Covid-19 cases confirmed as ‘variant soup’ hits New Zealand
Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
There are now six reported cases of Covid-19 in the Cook Islands but Government remains confident as New Zealand battles with a new ‘Variant soup’.
Eleven women referred to New Zealand for breast cancer treatment
Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in
Eight hundred and nine (809) women attended the four-week mammogram breast screening programme which was held throughout August until September 13 at the Rarotonga hospital.
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.
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.
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.
From the pristine environment to stray dogs: Cook Islands visitors reveal their likes and dislikes
Sunday 30 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, In Depth
Tourists in the Cook Islands are still spending more and staying longer than before, but many have concerns about the environment and public infrastructure. Senior journalist Matthew Littlewood digs into the latest Cook Islands Visitor Survey report, and talks to visitors along the way.
Gelling leaves Cook Islands camp early to return home
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands head coach Tony Iro has confirmed that Anthony Gelling has played his final game of the World Cup tournament and will return home to New Zealand.
Zimbabwe produce stunning upset
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
The upsets keep coming thick and fast at the T20 World Cup in Australia with Zimbabwe winning a nail biter against Pakistan in Perth. In Sydney though it was business as usual with South Africa crushing Bangladesh and India cruising past Netherlands. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil looks back at all the action from Australia.
CHURCH TALK: You shall be my witnesses
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in
Last Sunday in our Cathedral Church in Avarua, 11 youth together with an adult received the sacrament of confirmation. The ceremony consisted of three parts, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.
LETTER: Questioning the legitimacy of granting PRs
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in
Dear Editor, Our national elections have come and gone, however there are some unanswered questions and unfinished business that needs attention. The circumstances and reasons for these questions and unfinished business all hover around one subject. And that is the sustenance for political power through whatever means possible.
Trust formed to eradicate pests on uninhabited atoll of Manuae
Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
A new charitable trust with the ambition of turning the uninhabited atoll of Manuae into a pest-free sanctuary has just been established.
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