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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’.

Health


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.

Court


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.

Court


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.

Rugby Union


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.

Features


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.

League


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.

Cricket


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.

Environment


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


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.

Court


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.

Crime


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.

National


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.

Environment


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.

Environment


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.

Court


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.

Local


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.

Environment


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