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Two leading Samoa opposition MPs suspended from parliament for two years

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

Samoa's parliament has voted to uphold a recommendation to suspend two members for 24 months.

Regional


‘Back to football business’

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Football, Sports

Patiently awaiting the two-week long break, the Rarotonga Football Season will commence today at CIFA Complex, starting at 4:15pm.

Football


Cooks and Aussies sign ‘milestone’ agreement

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Australia, National, Politics, Regional

A “milestone” agreement has been signed by Prime Minister Mark Brown and Australian Foreign Minister, Senator Penny Wong, but no money exchanged.

Australia


The name Avaiki Nui

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, God save us from another insecure Cook Islander born overseas (Te Kaveinga ki ‘Avaiki Nui, Oct 18) who needs to remind us who live here how useless we are.

Letters to the Editor


Jetstar flight delay causes frustration

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Travel

A man who was meant to catch a Jetstar flight from Rarotonga to Auckland on Monday was asked if he could stay with friends, and then paid for his own taxi when his flight was delayed by more than 15 hours.

National


Mike Pero in airline talks with MFEM

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National

Ministry of Finance and Economic Management has confirmed it has been in discussions with businessman Mike Pero about a renewed interest in developing an airline.

Business


International live music comes to Rarotonga

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National

Groove to the new sounds of Ghanaian and Afrobeat singer-songwriter Eugene Kwame Marfo also known by the stage name Kuami Eugene tonight on Rarotonga.

Entertainment


Firearms training to take place

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

Police are warning people near Nikao about likely noise, as several of their staff undergo firearms training.

Local


Soaring costs of flights still rankles

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Travel

The expected dip in tourism numbers did not quite arrive in September, but operators are still wary about the lack of flights.

National


‘Careless scrub fires waste water’: Fire Chief

Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Scrub fires lit by “careless” people clearing their crops and sections are happening too often and putting other properties at risk.

Local


Ministry of Cultural Development Secretary charged with drink driving

Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

Secretary of Cultural Development Anthony Turua was caught twice over the legal blood alcohol limit following a crash in which a police vehicle was involved.

Court


Titikaveka Cook Islands Christian Church undergoing $200k renovation

Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

A $200,000 renovation is underway at one of the oldest churches in the Cook Islands and is set to be completed in time for next year’s bi-centennial celebrations in Rarotonga.

National


Covid-19 ‘normalised’: TMO

Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

The Cook Islands is likely to let its Covid-19 restrictions lapse at the end of this month.

Health


Synergy of traditional knowledge and science

Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

School students were thrilled to experience new scientific experiments at the inaugural Climate Change Prime Minister’s Science Expo which started yesterday at the National Auditorium

Education


Te Kaveinga ki ʻAvaiki Nui

Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, Opinion

Many people, places and items continue to sail through life comfortably with two or more names, with some names taking prominence over others depending on the time and context. The question is, could we also sail our nation under two different names? By Liam Kokaua.

Culture


Vaka to add training resources in revival of voyaging skills

Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The blowing of the conch shell and drum beats from Temanavanui Drummers welcomed Vaka Motu Okeanos Waa’Qab into Avarua Harbour yesterday morning.

Culture


Masters dominate the field at cycling champs

Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Cycling, Sports

Masters cyclists dominated the field at the Cook Islands Games cycling time trial race and Cycling Federation national championships on the weekend.

Cycling


Kukis ready for Welsh challenge

Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands rugby league side is excited and brimming with confidence ahead of their opening Rugby League World Cup match against Wales tomorrow at 8.30am (Cook Islands time).

League


Catholic Church and lobby groups silent on ‘sexual diversity’ document

Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

The Catholic Church and LGBTQIA+ groups in the Cook Islands remain silent following the release of guidelines for Catholic schools on “sexual diversity” in New Zealand.

Local


‘Pride and sporting excellence’: Cook Islands Games end with colourful closing ceremony

Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports

In a blaze of glory, a stunning fireworks display closed the 2022 Cook Islands Games at the National Stadium on Saturday.

Sports


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