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Biden cans historic visit to PNG for Pacific summit

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

US President Joe Biden has scrapped plans for a historic visit to Papua New Guinea for the US-Pacific Summit next week. He has also canned a visit to Australia for a gathering with fellow leaders of the Quad partnership, which includes India and Japan.

Kata: France

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Japan dismisses ‘non compliant’ suggestions over Fukushima water release

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Senior Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials have dismissed suggestions they are not being compliant as the waiting game continues for the Fukushima water release. By Al Williams in Hiroshima, Japan.

PM Brown calls for fairer response to climate change

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Features, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has again called on larger nations to help smaller nations in dealing with climate change issues.

46.1 kilo yellowfin tuna wins Weighmaster fishing event

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Despite the unpleasant and moderate wind conditions of about 16 knots over the weekend, the fishermen competing in the Cook Islands Games Fishing Club Weighmasters competition reeled in good catch on Saturday.

Cook Islands Rugby League to use inaugural Tri Series as Pacific Games trials

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby League is set to hold a Tri Nations Series competition featuring Cook Islands, Fiji Residents and Samoa/Tonga Residents next month.

Nukupure Park to host second Cook Islands Rage Concert

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features

Ngatangiia’s Nukupure Park will be hosting a special music concert tomorrow (Thursday) featuring the Luna Boys – a mix of talented and popular Cook Islands artists from Aotearoa New Zealand.

Medicinal cannabis products likely by June, says Williams

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Medicinal cannabis products could be available to some people in the Cook Islands as early as June and will ‘definitely’ be available by the end of the year says the country’s secretary of health.

Friday’s drink driving trend is back: Police

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Road Safety Council president Brent Fisher says the police department needs a proper traffic division.

PM’s trip to PNG to go ahead as scheduled

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown will continue his trip to Papua New Guinea as initially planned despite the announcement that US President Joe Biden has cancelled his visit.

Cook Islands reps attend training to preserve audiovisual taonga

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features, Local, National

New Zealand’s audiovisual archive Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision supported by Manatū Taonga (New Zealand Ministry for Cultural Heritage) are providing two digitisation kits to the Cook Islands.

Theft accused retains name suppression

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A woman charged with theft has continued name suppression after appearing in the Criminal Court on Thursday last week.

Murder accused remanded, police probe continues

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A man charged with the murder of his stepson has been remanded in custody.

Airport departure terminal reopens after fire, investigation continues

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Rarotonga International Airport departure terminal was back in full swing on Monday including the re-opening of the duty-free shops, since the roof fire which broke out on Wednesday last week.

Just getting warmed up … Temperatures drop in Rarotonga

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Paddling, Sports, Weather

Unfazed by the cold and rain yesterday, paddlers went out to sea outside Trader Jacks to continue with what they love doing – paddling.

Kata: Island CEO

Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Avatiu prems emerge favourites

Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Avatiu premier side won the much-anticipated top of the table clash in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition on Saturday to emerge the hot favourites in the weekly games which heads into knockouts this week.

Bears dedicate 13s win to village and supporters

Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby League 13s premier men’s champions, Arorangi Bear have paid tribute to their village and supporters for backing them through the 2023 season.

Touch U18s finish third at Asia Pacific tournament

Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands under-18 boys and girls teams finished third at the Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup 2023 held in Brisbane, Australia over the weekend.