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Tourists stranded as Backlog of flights continues
Tuesday 31 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
A backlog of flights is likely to remain for at least another week in Rarotonga, as the Auckland floods disrupt travel plans for thousands of visitors, with some people having to rebook for the end of the week.
Tupapa K-11, Muri claim cricket titles
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
Tupapa K-11 were crowned the new men’s champions while Muri retained the women’s title in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition finals on Saturday.
Kiribati reportedly returning to the Pacific Islands Forum
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
Forum Chair, the Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, said his office has received a letter confirming this intention from the Kiribati President, Taneti Maamau.
Touch starts
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association commences their season today at the BCI National stadium with the open men and women's category.
Davina takes part in leadership programme
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis
Eight women from the Pacific including Cook Islands’ Davina Hosking-Ashford were in Melbourne to graduate from the Pacific Women Leaders in Tennis programme and watch all the action at the Australian Open finals over the weekend.
Series levelled in a thriller
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
India vs New Zealand – T20 Series – 2nd T20i. New Zealand 99 for 8 in 20 overs (Santner 19, Arshdeep 2/7, Chahal 1/4) lost to India 101 for 4 in 19.5 overs (Suryakumar 26*, Bracewell 1/13) by 6 wickets with 1 ball remaining.
Ruta Mave: The silence is deafening
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The Silence of the Lambs is a horror thriller movie from 1991 about a serial killer psychologist Hannibal Lecter helping FBI agent Clarice Starling to track down another serial killer, writes Ruta Mave.
Podcaster launches digital card to help people ‘save money’
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National
Businesswoman and podcaster, Chantal Napa launched Chantal’s Digital Card earlier this month with the aim to help people save money on Rarotonga when shopping, dining and enjoying activities.
Liquid ibuprofen in stock amidst shortage in NZ
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
A leading Cook Islands pharmacy is asking customers to be “considerate” with purchases of liquid ibuprofen following a shortage in its supply in New Zealand.
Marijuana possession laws ‘dated’, says PM
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says the country’s laws on cannabis possession are ‘quite dated’.
PM: New High Commissioner to be announced ‘within the month’
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown won’t be drawn into who might be shortlisted for the Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand job.
Palmerston in urgent need for diesel to keep power supply
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
There is an urgent requirement for diesel fuel to keep power supply to Palmerston Island, says its executive officer Arthur Neale.
More than $20 million to replace dying solar batteries: PM Brown
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
It will cost more than $20 million to replace degrading batteries used to store electricity across the Pa Enua and Prime Minister Mark Brown wants it done as soon as possible.
Cricket Finale!
Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
Raemaru Park in Arorangi will be a hive of activity today when it hosts the much anticipated 2022 Rarotonga Cricket Club competition finals.
Carlson re-elected League president
Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Charles Carlson was re-elected unopposed as the Cook Islands Rugby League Association (CIRLA) president at its annual general meeting on Wednesday.
Black Caps register first win of the tour
Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
India vs New Zealand – T20 Series – 1st T20i. New Zealand 176 for 6 in 20 overs (Daryl Mitchell 59*, Conway 52, Washington 2/22, Kuldeep 1/20) beat India 155 for 9 in 20 overs (Washington 50, Suryakumar 47, Santner 2/11) by 21 runs.
Nukutere College inducts new student leaders
Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Ten, Year 11 students of Nukutere College were inducted as student leaders yesterday.
Back to school: Children eager to learn and thrive
Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
It has been an exciting week for some Rarotonga children who welcomed a new schooling year with bright smiles, eager to learn and adapt into their new classes.
‘Believe … and go for it’ – Turning dreams into reality
Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local
Matai Price is using his spirit of entrepreneurship to turn a dream into reality. From humble beginnings, he is building a range of quality products on Rarotonga and the market is responding. He chats with deputy editor Al Williams.
