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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.

Warrants presented at Are Ariki Assembly

Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

The 51st Are Ariki (House of Ariki) Assembly opened with the recognition of official warrants which were presented by the King’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters to three Ariki on Monday.

Culture head’s drink driving case adjourned

Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

The drink driving matter of the secretary of Ministry of Cultural Development has been adjourned for December but his lawyer told the court a guilty plea is likely.

Tourist due in court following alcohol fuelled incident

Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

A tourist accused of damaging holiday accommodation on Rarotonga while under the influence of alcohol has a date in court today.

New patrol boat takes part in first regional co-operation exercises

Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands

New Cook Islands patrol boat Te Kukupa II has been on the high seas conducting regional co-operation exercises.

Cook Islands welcomes Korea’s climate change commitment

Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Korea and Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers affirmed the importance of utilising existing regional mechanisms, including the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and Council of Regional Organisations of the Pacific, for cooperation and partnership.

Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority ‘concerned’ with New Zealand’s call for deep sea mining ban

Friday 28 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) will not back New Zealand’s call for conditional moratorium on deep sea mining in international waters.

Guilty verdict for man who challenged excess blood alcohol charge

Thursday 27 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime

A man who attempted to defend himself against charges of driving with excess blood alcohol has lost his case.

Arorangi CICC to host Gospel Day celebrations

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Tae’anga Evangelia or Gospel Day will be hosted by the Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) at Raemaru Park tomorrow starting from 10am.

Using technology to assist fisheries work, weather forecasting

Tuesday 25 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Technology

The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and the Cook Islands Meteorological Service are working together to employ state-of-the art technology to further their understanding of fisheries and assist with forecasting the weather.

RUTA MAVE: Homogenisation of culture

Monday 24 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

The homogenisation of cultures across the globe has created a melting pot where communication, cooperation and calm cohesion have created thriving and bustling communities, writes Ruta Mave.

Defending champions humbled by clinical Kiwis

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

The opening night of the T20 World Cup Super 12 stage saw hosts and defending champions Australia being hammered by their trans tasman rivals New Zealand in Sydney whereas England made heavy work of Afghanistan's challenge in Perth. Rahul Patil analyses all the action from Sydney.

Paving the way for future league stars

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, League, Sports

The 20-year-old Tehinnah Tatuava is the lone Cook Islands-based player in the national women’s Rugby League World Cup team. She hopes this will be a stepping stone in paving the way for local up and coming girls and women in rugby league.

LETTER: Access to proper water system

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Further to the letter to the editor (Where’s the promised potable water? Cook Islands News 20/10/22), regarding all that incredible waste of taxpayers’ money on the ongoing Te Mato Vai/To Tatou Vai fiasco – both local taxpayers’ contribution as well as from our generous New Zealand cousins – and nothing to show for it!

Rivals to meet in football clash

Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in

This weekend’s football clash has been one the fans have been itching to see, last year’s Tower Insurance Premier Mens champions Nikao Sokattak will be taking on Tupapa’s soldiers in black.

Kata: Equal rights

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in