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‘Need to be competitive at top level’, says Cook Islands league president

Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The president of Cook Islands Rugby League calls for fans to be realistic as the side regroups after their heavy loss to Samoa.

Taxi driver found guilty during rape trial

Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

A Rarotonga taxi driver has been found guilty of sexually offending four girls who were under the age of 12 at the time of the incidents.

State of emergency declared on Tinian due to toxic fire

Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Northern Mariana Islands, Regional

A major disaster and state of significant emergency has been declared for the island of Tinian in the Northern Marianas because of an out of control fire with toxic fumes.

Residents get vital access back as Vanuatu airport to reopen

Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Flights to Lajmoli Airport in the Vanuatu island of Espiritu Santo will resume after 14 years.

Kata: American Democracy

Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks selection for OFC Women’s Nation Cup

Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Twenty footballers have made the final selection for the Cook Islands women’s national football team, who will be competing in the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Women’s National Cup tournament in Suva, Fiji, from July 13 to 30.

Cruise ships return to Cook Islands

Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

Tourism organisations are hailing the arrival of the first cruise ship to the Cook Islands in more than two years as a “return to normality”.

Niue reopens its borders to New Zealand tourists

Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Niue, Regional

Niue is the latest Pacific Island to open to New Zealand tourists after more than two years of being shut due to the pandemic.

Edwards to consider World Cup call-up for the Cooks

Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports

Kenny Edwards has had initial talks with Cook Islands about the potential of representing his heritage at the upcoming World Cup.

Rarotonga-bound cargo ship delayed, import costs affected

Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

A massive cargo ship carrying goods destined for the Cook Islands is delayed at the Ports of Auckland.

Tuvalu's Kofe pulls out of UN event after China blocks Taiwanese delegates

Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tuvalu

Tuvalu's foreign minister and Nobel peace prize nominee Simon Kofe has withdrawn from a UN Ocean Conference in Portugal in protest against China's decision to block Taiwanese participants in the island nation's delegation.*

Kata: Drink driving

Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands outclassed by Samoa in league test

Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Local Campbelltown junior David Nofoaluma crossed for four tries as Toa Samoa launched a new era ahead of the World Cup with a comfortable 42-12 win over the Cook Islands on Saturday night.

Dog poisonings on the increase in Rarotonga

Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Temu Okotai from Rutaki says poison killed two of his dogs which had been part of his family for the past ten years, while Te Are Manu Veterinary Clinic is experiencing a significant influx of poisoned dogs on Rarotonga.

Imene o te Au Vairakau: Songs of Healing

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Eight talented composers old and new shared their knowledge and experiences of Te au Vairakau Tupuna o toku Matakeinanga/Enua - the Traditional Medicine of my Community/Island through song, in Te Mire Atu competition which was held on Thursday night at the National Auditorium.

Cooks golfer secures silver in tight finish at the Pacific Mini Games

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands golfer Rotana Howard has rounded off a fantastic 2022 Northern Marianas Pacific Mini Games with a silver medal.

OPINION: ‘They are just barking up the same tree with populist political policies’

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Opinion

Well, I am enjoying our visit to Aitutaki and I have also been talking up a storm with other opposition party supporters who are interested in what I have to say.

Cannabis, the burning question in the Cooks

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Cannabis laws are relaxing globally, even Thailand a country with a history of strict drug legislation decriminalised marijuana cultivation and possession earlier this month.

Vanuatu court sentences four Bangladeshis for trafficking and slavery

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

The sentencing of four Bangladeshi nationals implicated in human trafficking in Vanuatu was handed down this week, after four years of a legal battle.

Kata: Campaign

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion