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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.

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.

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.

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

Cook Islands bans meat products from Indonesia

Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

All meat products from Indonesia are banned in the Cook Islands to prevent the spread of destructive cattle disease.

Hand, foot and mouth disease ‘slowly subsiding’

Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

The hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD) which has been affecting children on Rarotonga looks to be “slowly subsiding”, says the director of Hospital Health Services, Doctor Yin Yin May.

Tertiary education on offer at open day

Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

The University of the South Pacific (USP) open day today will highlight all courses available to study from the Rarotonga campus.

Pacific news in brief

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

October 19

Two leading Samoa opposition MPs suspended from parliament for two years

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

Samoa's parliament has voted to uphold a recommendation to suspend two members for 24 months.