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Sporting organisations clampdown on vaping

Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National

The executive members of a local sporting organisation will be visiting schools to raise awareness on nicotine products after a vape was confiscated from an 11-year-old at the Rising Stars tournament on Friday.

Kata: Inflation

Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands sends eight-member team to Oceania Area Championships

Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

Athletics Cook Islands is pleased to have a strong team of athletes heading off to Mackay Australia for the Oceania Area Championships starting next week on June 7.

Timely recruitment of workers

Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The hotel industry has been welcoming Fijian workers in large numbers, as tourism returns to the Cook Islands at an increased rate.

China's whirlwind Pacific tour a slight success with several bilateral agreements signed

Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Analysis - China has been successful in signing multiple bilateral agreements with almost a dozen Pacific Island nations during its foreign minister Wang Yi's visit to the region.

Kata: Trader Jack

Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kia Orana Values embedded into badminton experience

Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports

Starting with the player packs which were handed to the players during the opening ceremony by a representative from the Bank of Cook Islands (a tournament sponsor), with the contents representing the hard work of the Badminton Cook Islands organising committee.

Church Talk: Breaking the poverty spirit

Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Having this opportunity every six weeks to write articles on so many important aspects that I hope will influence all our lives is such a privilege for me.

Survey reveals anxiety levels high in the Cooks

Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

A major mental health survey of people in Rarotonga and Aitutaki is underway and preliminary results point to a noticeable amount of anxiety and depression among residents since the Covid-19 outbreak.

Australia's pledge on climate change action in the Pacific

Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Australia, Regional

Australia's Foreign Minister has pledged Australia's commitment to taking stronger action on climate after meeting with Samoa's Prime Minister in Apia.

Kata: Vaping

Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

NZ teams claim top prizes

Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Badminton, Sports

The visiting New Zealand teams claimed the top prizes in the inaugural Oceania Masters in Paradise Badminton 2022 tournament which concluded with the finals on Tuesday.

Students caught vaping

Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National

Vaping has become a problem at schools in Rarotonga, with at least one principal having to pull sports teams out of competitions as punishment.

PNG minister attacked by own supporters

Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Police in Papua New Guinea say their investigations into last week's attack on energy minister Saki Soloma have found he was set upon by his own disgruntled supporters.

Cook Islands to compete in T20 World Cup qualifiers in Vanuatu

Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the qualification pathway for the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2024.

Kata: Rule of law

Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Inflation rate hike ‘inevitable’, say businesses

Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Inflation is set to rise to 4.3 per cent in the Cook Islands, the highest rate since 2008, and businesses are warning costs will be passed on to consumers.

Strong winds and heavy rain leave trail of destruction

Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Weather

Ferocious winds and heavy rain have unleashed havoc across Rarotonga bringing a destructive end to the month of May.

''Lāuga is a way of understanding the world of Fa'a Samoa' says author

Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

Sāmoan oratory, lāuga, is performed at formal and ceremonial gatherings. It is an integral part of the Sāmoan cultural and political landscape. It is ubiquitous, found at every level of Sāmoan life from the village fono to the Parliament.

Kata: Flooding

Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion