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Kata: Travel

Monday 1 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Capping visitor numbers

Monday 1 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islanders seem to be divided about whether there should be a ‘cap’ on tourism numbers, according to a recent poll.

‘Not sure’ tops paper’s pre-election poll results

Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

The outcome of the 2022 General Election appears to be uncertain, just two days out from the country going to the polls.

Marjorie Tua’inekore Crocombe – An exceptional life

Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Memory Lane

Marjorie and Ron Crocombe lived up to exacting standards in their personal and professional lives and their combined efforts impacted and inspired uncountable others. We were privileged to know them, writes former USP director Rod Dixon.

Swimmers off to great start

Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Commonwealth Games, Sports

Team Cook Islands made an excellent start to their 2022 Commonwealth Games campaign early yesterday (Cook Islands time).

Titikaveka hoping to maintain unbeaten run in finals showdown

Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports

Arch rivals Titikaveka will take on Avatiu in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition premier final this afternoon.

Pacific nations add colour, oils to Games opening ceremony

Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Five years of build-up has become a reality after the 22nd Commonwealth Games began in Birmingham in England on Friday morning.

Commonwealth Games off to a spectacular start

Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Commonwealth Games, Sports

A Commonwealth Games that once appeared doomed exploded into life with a dazzling opening ceremony that put a modern spin on a sporting event often seen as a relic of the British Empire’s colonial past.

Special care voting for residents in Mangaia

Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

Efforts are being made to ensure ballot boxes reach the homes of voters who are isolating due to Covid-19 in Mangaia.

Commonwealth Games 2022 begins: Follow live updates

Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Five years of build-up are set to become a reality as the 22nd Commonwealth Games begin in the English city of Birmingham.

Kata: Election Promises

Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Opposition parties call CIP promise ‘desperate attempt’

Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands Party is promising major tax relief to citizens in the Pa Enua (outer islands), but opposition parties are criticising it as a ‘last-minute’ grab for votes ahead of the 2022 General Election to be held on Monday, August 1.

Ready for the Games!

Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Commonwealth Games, Sports

Team Cook Islands is all excited and looking forward to the much-anticipated official opening ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games this morning.

Pacific news and sport in brief

Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Pacific Islands, Regional

PNG monkeypox warning, Tokelau leaders meet again, and honour for Tahiti MP.

Kata: Strategic Plan

Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Mangaia records over 100 Covid-19 cases

Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands

An outbreak of Covid-19 in Mangaia has occurred over the weekend, with Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health expecting about a quarter of the island’s population to be infected with the virus.

'Deafening silence' on democratic deficit in Pacific

Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

A Fijian political leader is calling out the Australian and New Zealand governments on their "deafening silence" on human rights issues in the region.

Kata: Muri Lagoon

Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata

Bowling pair named Team Cook Islands’ flagbearers

Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Commonwealth Games, Sports

National bowlers Aidan Zittersteijn and Nooroa Mataio have been announced as Team Cook Islands’ co-flagbearers for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Muri Lagoon the 'best it's been since 2017'

Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National

The large swells that left a trail of destruction two weeks ago have cleared the Muri Lagoon of seaweed with one tourist operator saying it’s the best he’s seen it in five years.