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Tech box to speed up disaster response

Friday 7 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Technology

The Cook Islands Red Cross Society received its second ITinaB ICT information and communication technology box to help speed up their response, making it more effective and efficient during a disaster.

Drink driver ‘literally’ lands in court following crash

Friday 7 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

An alleged drink-driver didn’t have to travel far to land in hot water after crashing into the Ministry of Justice building in Avarua.

‘They put me in this situation’: Authorities mum on claims of inhumane treatment at prison

Friday 7 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

A former Arorangi Prison inmate referred to New Zealand early this year is in a serious medical condition and claims it is the result of his treatment at the hands of Cook Islands authorities.

Kata: Cook Islands Games

Thursday 6 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Mokoroa breaks men’s high jump record

Thursday 6 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Sports

The men’s high jump national record was broken during the Cook Islands Games this week. Mitiaro’s Nukumaea Mokoroa cleared the bar earlier this week at the National Stadium in Nikao recording 1.92 metres to beat the record by 3cm.

Cook Islands Moana named for Rugby League World Cup

Thursday 6 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Titikaveka Bulldogs’ Tehinnah Tatuava has been named in the Cook Islands squad for the Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2021 to be played next month.

Son leaves dad ‘in the dust’ in Boiler swim

Thursday 6 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Sports, Swimming

Father and son Andrew Logan and Darius Allsworth swam head to head in the Cook Islands Games boiler swim on Tuesday.

Cook Islands chef spreads the word on culinary delights

Thursday 6 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National

Cook Islands chef Rangi Mitaera-Johnson is mixing it with the best in the region during a celebration of food and community in Auckland.

LETTER: Wealth, health and spiritual balance

Thursday 6 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Replying to ghost writer of 26.09.22, referencing Bishop Pere as to a Freudian’s Id, Ego, and Superego theory, hailed as the founding father of psychoanalysis, which is used in the treatment of mental illness.

Rarotonga-Tahiti route soars

Thursday 6 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Travel

Air Rarotonga is pleased with the uptake of flights to Tahiti with seating capacity expected to reach 75 per cent in the next quarter.

Trader Jacks staff donate their tips to fire victim

Thursday 6 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Trader Jacks is the latest business to rally around a family who lost everything in a house fire last month.

Demerits points system finally up and running

Thursday 6 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National

More than 300 motorists are registered on the Cook Islands demerit points system following a ‘painstaking’ review by police.

PM Brown takes stand in Pa Enua tax policy petition case

Thursday 6 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown appeared in the High Court in Avarua on Wednesday defending the Cook Islands Party’s policy of tax exemptions for those earning under $60,000 in the Pa Enua against accusations of bribery.

Mangaia maintains overall medal tally lead

Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports

Mangaia has maintained their top position in the Cook Islands Games opens medal tally after day three competition yesterday (Wednesday).

Pacific news in brief

Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

October 5, 2022

Mosquito-borne diseases remain a significant threat to Pacific says expert

Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

Mosquito-borne diseases remain a significant threat to the health and socio-economic well-being of the region according to the Pacific Community's senior epidemiologist Dr Salanieta Saketa.

The Marshall Islands mini-state plot and the price of sovereignty in the Pacific

Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional

Last month’s news of a Chinese couple’s audacious plot to set up a ministate in the Republic of the Marshall Islands by allegedly bribing members of Parliament and officials was deeply disturbing.

Kata: Secret Service

Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

‘It was a bit of a baptism of fire coming here’: Departing Crown Prosecutor

Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features

It’s been an adventure. All of it. But as Crown Prosecutor Annabel Maxwell-Scott sits down over coffee, she wonders whether it’s time for a new one.

Big mountain bike challenge set to go

Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Cycling, Sports

Mountain bikers look set for some rough and tumble as a Rarotonga track, overgrown during the Covid-19 period, has been cleared and prepared for racing.