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Moresby governor shocked at election violence

Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

The Governor of Papua New Guinea's National Capital District has condemned the violence in the middle of Port Moresby on Sunday afternoon.

Kata: Climate change

Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Avatiu Eels dethrone Panthers

Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

In a thrilling Rarotonga Club 15s final decided in extra time play, Avatiu Nikao Eels dethroned four-time champions Tupapa Panthers at Victoria Park on Saturday.

Cooks bow out of OFC Women’s Nations Cup

Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Host nation Fiji are through to the semi-finals of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 after overcoming a stubborn Cook Islands side at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, Fiji.

Tourism industry ‘making hay while the sun shines’

Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands recorded a very busy June, with visitor numbers increasing more than 50 per cent on May, but accommodation providers are wary of the months ahead.

Kata: International date line

Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Graduate firefighters show burning passion

Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend

‘Climb the ladder’ was the message to the graduating Cook Islands Rescue Fire Service firefighters who yesterday received Basic Firefighters and Senior Firefighters certificates.

Cooks out of World Cup

Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports

Cook Islands netball team will not be featuring in the Netball World Cup 2023 after failing to make the top two cut at the Qualifiers in Suva, Fiji.

'Lack of Direction', says United Party leader

Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

The governing Cook Islands Party is going into the August 1st general election without an election manifesto while the newly-formed Cook Islands United Party is asking $20 for a copy.

USP unions call on Fiji Govt to stop inquiry demands and pay debt

Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

The two unions representing staff at the University of the South Pacific are calling on the Fiji Government to honour the decisions of their parliament and pay the outstanding subsidy due to the university.

Cooks to battle Fiji in quarters

Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands will take on giants Fiji in the OFC Women’s Nations Cup quarter-finals on Saturday at 6pm (Cook Islands time) in Suva.

Palmerston remains off limits: Ministry of Health

Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Travel to Palmerston Island will likely remain off limits until next month, as Te Marae Ora completes its vaccination rollout.

Kata: Robbers

Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Niue and New Zealand renew partnership

Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Niue, Regional

Niue Premier Dalton Tagelagi has met with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in Wellington.

Iro signs on at the Sharks until 2024

Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

A standout with the Newtown Jets this season in their climb into first position on the KOE NSW Cup ladder, young outside back Cook Islander Kayal Iro has signed a new contract with the Sharks, one that ties him to the Cronulla Club through until the end of the 2024 season.

Thieves target tourists in recent cases of break-ins

Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

Tourists have become burglary targets despite break-ins still being low compared to pre-Covid times, says a Rarotonga-based security company owner.

Family under house arrest for nearly a year over vaccine defiance

Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tokelau

A family has been under house arrest in Tokelau for almost a year after they refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

Kata: Re-population

Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks through to quarters

Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands women’s football side is through to the quarter-finals despite losing their final pool match on Monday night.

Governing party proposes bold ‘re-population’ policy

Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands Party believes it has the policies to ensure the ‘re-population’ of the islands, by offering young people special interest rate for their first home loan.