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Tri Nations ‘pressure match’ as Cooks meets Samoa

Saturday 13 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The second game in the Rarotonga Tri-Nations Rugby Series will be played today at Victoria Park in Tupapa, featuring the Cook Islands Residents team against the Tokouso Samoan team.

Redbacks eye historic win

Saturday 13 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports

History beckons for Arorangi Redbacks in the Rarotonga Cricket Club men’s final this afternoon at Raemaru Park.

Keeping Cook Islands’ interests at its core in seabed minerals issues

Saturday 13 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

This week was a historic milestone for the Seabed Minerals Authority (Authority). We announced the three seabed minerals companies that met the qualification criteria in the Act, and would be proceeding to the next stage of the exploration licensing process, writes Seabed Minerals Commissioner Alex Herman.

‘Everyone’s getting on with their lives despite Covid-19’

Saturday 13 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features

Cook Islands tennis player and businessman, Brett Baudinet has been travelling the world since September and says the Cook Islands should have already opened its borders.

Not a proud record: Cook Islands biggest drinkers in the world

Saturday 13 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands has been crowned the highest consumer of alcohol per capita in the world. The findings come as no surprise to those who have been calling for a clampdown on excessive alcohol consumption in the country.

France keeps December 12 date for New Caledonia's independence referendum

Friday 12 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

The French High Commissioner in New Caledonia Patrice Faure has just announced the December 12 date for the independence referendum will be maintained.

Seabed exploration expeditions ‘as early as next year’: Herman

Friday 12 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National

Three companies get closer to receiving their exploration licenses for seabed minerals and could begin exploration expeditions as early as 2022.

Tupapa teams eye more wins

Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Top drawers in the Islander Hotel senior women’s division, Puaikura and Tupapa Maraerenga will confront each other today in their mid-week match up at CIFA Complex while tomorrow, the Tower Insurance premier men will battle it out at 5pm.

Human rights expert calls for more female leadership on climate

Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Women are still missing at the top climate table, warns a human rights lawyer from the Pacific.

KATA: Cannabis products

Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

NGO highlights their commitment to the environment

Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands’ commitment to reclaim the landscape from invasive species was highlighted by the American multinational news-based pay television channel, CNN, in its Call To Earth Day segment yesterday.

Fiji reopens international borders

Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji has reopened its international borders after covid closed them almost two years ago.

KATA: Cannabis laws

Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Grassroots hyped for final rounds

Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

There is no questioning that today’s grassroots match will bring out the volume in all supporters and players.

Confusion over border reopening

Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

Locals are uncertain what a border exclusively open to those aged 12 and over will mean for their families and businesses.

Warming oceans expected to ruin Pacific tuna industry

Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The COP26 climate talks have heard that the Pacific Island region will need to contend with the loss of Pacific tuna stocks which are under threat from climate change.

Tupapa claims football title

Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga’s Ladies in Black have claimed the Islander Hotel Women’s 2021 Round Cup Champions title.

KATA: Water shortage

Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

French vessels caught fishing illegally by Vanuatu

Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

The Vanuatu government is unhappy with France after French fishing vessels were spotted fishing illegally near Aneityum, and the Matthew and Hunter islands.