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Pacific digital toolbox needed to hammer out misinformation

Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Opinion- a shortage of resources and investment from major digital platforms has left the Pacific region battling a campaign of misinformation and under-moderation.

Kata: Pacific package

Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Black Pearls ready to play with ‘pride and passion’

Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports

Cook Islands netball side is ready to take on Papua New Guinea in its opening match at the World Cup Qualifiers in Suva, Fiji tonight at 7.30pm (Cook Islands time).

Muri braces for impact from high swells

Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather

Accommodation providers are preparing for sea swells forecast to be higher than the waves that caused widespread damage on the island’s south coast last week.

PR recipients have made the Cooks their new home

Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Go Local

The National Auditorium was packed on Friday morning with 237 permanent resident (PR) recipients who were bestowed with the honour in front of their families and friends.

David Liti can't deny pressure ahead of Commonwealth Games

Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

Don't be fooled by the big smile - weightlifter David Liti gets nervous when he walks out to the stage and doesn't mind admitting he's feeling pressure ahead of his second Commonwealth Games.

Kata: Wild weather

Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Panthers through to finals

Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are through to the Rarotonga Club 15s final after a dominating win against Arorangi Bears in the semi-final on Saturday.

LETTERS: ‘Scale down’ MPs salaries

Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, in most areas of employment around the world, including here in the Cook Islands, school leavers, and the young and inexperienced start at or near the bottom of the pay scale, and work their way up over time and accumulation of experience, thus justifying higher pay levels.

High waves warning in place

Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather

The devastating sea swells that caused widespread damage to properties along the island’s southern coast have been forecast to return with waves higher than last week’s 4.5 metres expected.

Battle of the forwards

Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Tupapa Panthers have put last week’s win against Arorangi Bears behind ahead of their meeting this afternoon in the Rarotonga Club 15s semi-final at The Swamp in Avatiu.

PR ‘something to treasure’

Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Tears of joy were shed as 237 people were granted Cook Islands permanent residency (PR) at the National Auditorium on Friday morning – nearly 10 years after the last ceremony.

Kata: United Party

Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

‘Art is not just about painting or sculpting, it’s everything we do’

Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

Pacific artist of Samoan origin Fatu Feu’u returned to exhibition in the Cook Islands accompanied by contemporaries and fellow Samoans Andy Leleisi’uao and Raymond Sagapolutele with a new series of work including paintings, prints and photography at the Bergman Gallery.

Unexpected sea surges slam into Cook Islands and Tahiti

Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

An unexpected weather event has damaged properties and flooded roads in the Cook Islands while French Polynesia is dealing with the aftermath of huge swells.

Kata: Flooding

Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Church Talk: Breaking the poverty spirit

Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

In the first edition of this series of Breaking the Poverty Spirit, we looked at the devastating consequences of those who did not receive or respect who God had called them to be.

New skipper ready to lead

Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports

The Cook Islands netball team departed for Fiji yesterday with skipper Marjorie Toru excited to lead the team for the first time in the World Cup Qualifiers to be held from July 19 to 23 in Suva.

Getting back to business

Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Clean up crews were busy on Rarotonga’s south coast yesterday picking up leftover debris brought in by extreme high tides and large waves.

Pacific Islands Forum launch new regional blueprint

Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The Pacific Islands Forum has launched a new longterm strategy to address present and future challenges faced by Pacific peoples.