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Weightlifters set the bar high in bid for international event

Wednesday 12 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports

Cook Islands Weightlifting Federation is looking to host a regional event after the success of the 2022 Cook Islands Games.

Co-captains to lead Kukis

Wednesday 12 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands rugby league side is settling in well at their base in Hurworth ahead of their opening Rugby League World Cup match against Wales on Wednesday, October 19.

PET TALK: ‘There is a far better way, the animals could have been desexed’

Wednesday 12 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

They weren’t sure where the noise was coming from, or what it was. High pitched and loud, yes, but not something they could place. It wasn’t a mechanical noise, something alive was definitely responsible. Dr Michael Baer of Te Are Manu Veterinary Clinic reports.

Teachers share knowledge at ‘first of its kind’ education summit on Rarotonga

Wednesday 12 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National

A first of its kind education summit at Apii Te Uki Ou saw 100 teachers from New Zealand and Cook Islands share knowledge.

More than $2 million spent on MIQ facilities

Wednesday 12 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

Managed or supervised isolation and quarantine (MIQ) facilities cost the nation more than $2 million.

‘Population policy’ tabled, as problem still worries authorities

Wednesday 12 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands population has dipped to below 18,000 according to the latest estimates, and Government is looking at a “population policy” to address it.

NZ Foreign Minister’s marae visit will ‘strengthen ties’ with Cook Islands

Wednesday 12 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

A special service at the Atupare Marae will be held today to honour the arrival of New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta.

Corrective Services Minister refutes prison abuse claims

Wednesday 12 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National

Minister of Corrective Services George “Maggie” Angene has denied accusations of inhumane treatment at Arorangi Prison close to a week after former prisoner Teina Simiona Ataera Junior went public with claims he was mistreated by authorities.

Reported burglaries and crashes set to reach pre Covid numbers

Tuesday 11 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Burglaries and crashes have been labelled as areas of major concern on Rarotonga as law enforcement continues to battle climbing crime rates.

U18 team returns with dreams to become game drivers in future

Tuesday 11 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

A squad of 15 under-18 girls and three game changers who represented the Cook Islands in a world-class rugby development camp in Auckland from October 5 to 9, are back home.

Mum’s the word: Authorities remain tight-lipped

Tuesday 11 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Authorities remain tight-lipped following claims of inhumane treatment at Arorangi Prison. Cook Islands News has again approached authorities, as Rarotonga lawyer Norman George has questioned the nation’s legal system and institutions, and called for a committee to be set up to review it.

Superfund partners with regional bodies for sustainable investment

Tuesday 11 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National

The sovereign wealth, trust, provident, and superannuation funds of the Pacific Islands Investment Forum (PIIF), including the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund, met in Auckland last week, where they accepted the research and recommendations to develop a co-investment platform.

Plastics on the way out as new legislation on the way in

Tuesday 11 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands will tighten the reins on plastic use but questions remain on when and how.

World Mental Awareness Week: ‘There is no health without mental health’

Tuesday 11 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

World Mental Awareness Week is being observed this week with the theme of making mental health and wellbeing a priority.

Former ‘isolation facilities’ back in business

Tuesday 11 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National

Tourist accommodation Kiikii Motel became an isolation facility because nobody else wanted to do it, says its owner Napa Napa.

Top badminton teams battle hard for medals

Tuesday 11 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Badminton, Sports

Cook Islands Badminton Federation witnessed an intense competition in six of its Cook Islands Games events which concluded over the weekend.

Mangaia maintains healthy lead in Cook Islands Games opens medal tally

Tuesday 11 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports

The much-anticipated boxing, football and beach volleyball events in the 2022 Cook Islands Games started on day eight yesterday.

Paws and Claws sanctuary offers free cat desexing

Tuesday 11 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

A free desexing and health and wellbeing clinic for cats will take place on Thursday.

Kata: Police under pressure

Monday 10 October 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in