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Confrontation at courthouse as two groups trade insults
Friday 17 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Tensions boiled over as Police were forced to separate two groups of people at the Ministry of Justice Building in Avarua shortly after the appearance of eight men in court facing charges related to a brawl on Rarotonga.
Kata: Corodiles in Solomon Islands
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Cook Islands rugby league teams face long haul to Pacific Games
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Pacific Games 2023, Sports
The Cook Islands rugby league Nines teams heading to the Pacific Games are preparing for a lengthy journey to Honiara, Solomon Islands, after missing their connecting flight in Nadi, Fiji, yesterday morning.
Cook Islands Football teams touch down in Honiara for Pacific Games
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands football teams proudly departed for the Solomon Islands on Tuesday morning, gearing up to represent their country at the 2023 Pacific Games.
Young sailors breeze to victory at Optimist Nationals
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sailing, Sports
The Optimist National Championships 2023 held on Muri Lagoon saw sailors under the age of 16 and a fleet of 11 Optimists and four ‘Jellybeans’ (Plastic Optimists) competing.
It’s not as colourful: Cook Islanders working to make tourism regenerative
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Economy, National, Travel
Visitors to the Cook Islands are being encouraged to look beyond the picture perfect post-card and give back to the environment when holidaying there. By Eleisha Foon of RNZ Pacific.
Letter: USP Student Association
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Whoever representing USPSA said USPSA was “apolitical” (Fiji Times 3/11 ) clearly does not know its history of student activism/political activism against tyranny, dictatorships, political persecution of freedom fighters in the region and beyond, nuclear testing and armament, solidarity with anti-colonial struggles, and solidarity with indigenous people against State violence and dispossession.
Letter: Ring road compensation – a threat?
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor,
Ngāti Maoate tribe honours Samoan heritage with land gift
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The Ngāti Maoate tribe, who have close blood ties to the Mata’afa line of Samoa, have gifted land to the Samoan community on Rarotonga.
Koutu Nui calls for systematic review of Cook Islands land law
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Koutu Nui, a group of sub chiefs, has presented its submission to the Parliamentary Select Committee considering two amendments to the Cook Islands Act 1915, proposed by Opposition Leader Tina Browne.
Security beefed up: Four more charged in Rarotonga nightclub brawl
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Four more men have been arrested, charged and appeared in court facing fighting offences following a brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub last week.
MV Lady Moana fire investigation underway: Ministry of Transport
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
An investigation into the fire that broke out onboard cargo vessel MV Lady Moana about 60 nautical miles off Penrhyn over a week ago is underway, says the Ministry of Transport.
Avatiu FC reign supreme in women’s football, claiming first-ever championship title
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
In a rescheduled round 15 match between Avatiu FC and Matavera-Ngatangiia FC this Monday, the women’s teams faced off in a fight for the esteemed Islander Hotel Women's Championship title. The game, which was initially planned for Thursday, had to be brought forward due to the national women’s team leaving for Solomon Islands to participate in the Pacific Games.
MMA mania hits Rarotonga: Ultimate Rage Fight Night promises thrilling encounters
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Mixed martial arts (MMA) fans are in for a thrilling treat with the Cook Islands 682 Ultimate Rage Fight Night – an adrenaline-fueled display of combat sports – set to take place this Friday in Rarotonga.
Family appeals for help in locating missing teen
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
The family of a 15-year-old Arorangi boy who has been missing for a week is pleading for support from the community to bring him back home safely.
Letters: Communication breakdown
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Is it too difficult for national federations/CISNOC (Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee) to name teams/managers/coaches/entertainers etc who are representing the country at this month’s Pacific Games in Solomon Islands?
Pet Talk: ‘Big shoes to fill … but those shoes aren’t mine’
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Mark Twain had the dubious pleasure of seeing his own obituary printed in the paper and over the last week I have had a similar feeling. While far from being an obituary, a Facebook post about me leaving has attracted heaps of comments, writes Dr Michael Baer, the outgoing Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.
Dedicated to their faith: Rasmussen and Jessie ordained as CICC Reverends
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features
Driven by their unwavering faith and a calling from God, Saungaki Rasmussen and James Jessie were ordained as Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Reverends (Orometuas) earlier this month.
Cook Islands League Nines teams scramble for alternative travel arrangements after cancelled flight
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Pacific Games 2023, Sports
The Cook Islands rugby league Nines teams were left stranded in Auckland yesterday after their scheduled flight to Nadi, Fiji, was cancelled due to Tropical Cyclone Mal.
Police make eighth arrest in nightclub brawl case
Wednesday 15 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, National
Police have made another arrest in connection with last week’s brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub, as an online petition questioning the bail conditions of co-accused continues to gain traction.
