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Covid-19 cases declining, says Te Marae Ora
Friday 20 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Covid-19 case numbers in the Cook Islands have decreased following a spike in reinfection earlier this month.
Three Justices of the Peace indicate conflict in prison warden assault case
Friday 20 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A prison warden facing multiple assault charges will have to postpone his travel to New Zealand following conflict of interest signals from two Justices of the Peace.
Concerns raised about ‘algae in water system’
Friday 20 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
A former civil construction worker is concerned about the presence of algae in Rarotonga’s water supply, while island’s water authority acknowledges the main supply is not yet potable.
Petrol prices drop further
Friday 20 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Price Tribunal has announced another drop in petrol prices.
Handball celebrates another win
Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Handball, Sports
Handball Cook Islands is celebrating a successful two-day tournament in which emerging talent was identified.
Cook Islands Rugby League to host junior development programme
Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Coming off the back of a successful start to the 2023 rugby league season with the recent clinic run by Cook Islands international Kiana Takairangi and her team from Australia, the national rugby league association has decided to get the ball rolling with the junior development level this weekend.
Who takes over from Jacinda Ardern as Prime Minister when she steps down?
Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will stand down on February 7. She said she had hoped to find the energy and heart to continue in the role over summer, “but I have not been able to do that”.
Capacity building for disaster preparedness
Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands is one of the five Pacific Island Countries (PICs) taking part in a regional disaster risk-focused project.
Letter: Olympic funding decisions questioned
Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The contentious decisions made by CISNOC is insisting two average paddlers should be funded before two Olympians.
Letter: Milestone or millstone?
Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Monday’s newspaper reported on the call for MFEM to come clean on the questions surrounding the 17km of Te Mato Vai pipes that were dug up and replaced.
Letter: Rarotonga’s biggest problem
Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I have been visiting family in Rarotonga for the last month, fortunate to be able to enjoy the natural beauty of the island.
Cook Islands represented in Pasifika Village opening in NZ
Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Cook Islanders were among 1500 people who attended the momentous opening ceremony of the K’aute Pasifika Village in Aotearoa New Zealand earlier this week.
TC Irene ‘unlikely’ to affect Cook Islands
Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
With Tropical Cyclone Irene affecting Vanuatu, the local weather office says the Cook Islands will not be affected at this stage.
Cooks ready to assume Forum chair
Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Kiribati, National, Regional
Cook Islands Government is working closely with the outgoing Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat chair and Fiji’s prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka, and other Pacific Islands Forum Leaders to bring back Kiribati into the Forum.
Government remains mum on Air New Zealand ‘legal’ bill
Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Legal fees are understood to be in excess of $250,000 as government continues to sit on a report outlining where the Revenue Management Division went wrong in the tax matter involving Air New Zealand.
Govt reveals CCECC deal: Geopolitical issues among reasons for dropped legal action
Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Financial Secretary Garth Henderson says it is unlikely that the Government would again use the Chinese state-owned company responsible for installing faulty pipes in a major water infrastructure project.
Cook Islands leaders pay tribute to outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister
Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands political leaders have paid tribute to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who yesterday announced her decision to step down before February 7 and not seek re-election later this year.
Gill rescues India, Bracewell’s ton in vain
Wednesday 18 January 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
India vs New Zealand – ODI Series – 1st ODI (India – 349 for 8 in 50 overs (Shubman Gill 208, Santner 1/56) beat New Zealand 337 all out in 49.2 overs (Bracewell 140, Santner 57, Siraj 4/46) by 12 runs)
Missing Kiribati fisherman found after six days at sea
Wednesday 18 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
A New Zealand Air Force Orion crew has successfully located two Kiribati fishermen.
Vanuatu score after 36 seconds to set up victory against Cooks
Wednesday 18 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The OFC U17 Championship continued on Monday in Fiji, with Cook Islands conceding to Vanuatu 2-1 in Group C and New Caledonia beating American Samoa 7-0 in Group B.
