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Cowboys wary

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Arorangi Cowboys are bracing for a tough start to their 2022 Rarotonga Club 15s campaign when they take on the high flying Avatiu Nikao Eels at Raemaru Park this afternoon.

'Clean up campaign'

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

The Democratic Party will establish an independent commission against corruption if they get into power, says its leader.

The glory of Rarotonga’s mountains

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend

Cook Islands-born filmmaker Liam Kokaua had to climb a long way to share the stories about the mountains in Rarotonga.

Kata: Insomnia

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Vanuatu constitutional amendments delayed after MPs boycott

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Vanuatu's speaker was forced to suspend a special parliamentary sitting this morning after the opposition and several government MPs did not turn up.

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Church Talk, Features

Are the trials you have been through or problems you are currently facing causing you to lose hope?

National athletics team bags bronze

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

Team Cook Islands bagged their first medal at the Oceania Area Championships held in Mackay, Australia.

Te Maeva Nui ‘scaled down’ due to budget cuts

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Entertainment, National

The annual Te Maeva Nui festival has been scaled back for the second consecutive year due to cuts in the Budget.

Vanuatu's Regenvanu says govt constitutional amendments bad for country

Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Vanuatu's opposition will boycott today's planned special parliamentary session, in order to stop the government from passing several constitutional amendments.

Kata: Election time

Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Titikaveka takes the lead in netball competition

Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Titikaveka premier side has kept its unbeaten run intact, finishing on top after the first round of matches in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition.

MFEM, Chamber oppose minimum wage rise

Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National

Members of the Minimum Wage panel were told that increasing the minimum wage from $8 per hour to $8.50 per hour would increase the Cook Islands Government’s payroll by $650,000 per year.

Demo's pledge to eliminate corruption and debt

Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

The Democratic Party shared its manifesto on Monday evening at The Rarotongan Resort and Spa with the focus on eliminating corruption and debt while diversifying the country’s economy.

Pacific seeks to ensure 'wider commitment' on oceans

Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The global community needs to "be inspired" to defend the world's oceans ahead of the second United Nations Oceans Conference in Lisbon at the end of the month, a Fijian policymaker says.

Kata: Covering up

Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Electron sailors set sail on Aitutaki Lagoon

Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sailing, Sports

The weather gurus co-operated and for two glorious days on Aitutaki Lagoon, Electron sailors and supporters from New Zealand, Rarotonga and Aitutaki enjoyed genuine hospitality and an exciting series of Electron yacht racing up close.

More booster shots on the way: TMO

Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora says a fourth Covid-19 booster shot is going to be rolled out for people over 50 years of age.

Kata: Booster shot

Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Eels off to flying start

Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Avatiu Nikao Eels made a superb start to their 2022 Rarotonga Club 15s campaign beating defending champions Tupapa Panthers over the weekend.