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Pacific health services receive $76m boost

Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Pacific health services in New Zealand have received a $76 million boost in this year's Budget.

Kata: Solicitor general

Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

‘Small yet strong’ team for Pacific Mini Games

Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands will be hoping for some medals as they send a squad of 10 athletes to the Pacific Mini Games in the Northern Marianas next month.

Crown Law denies advising PM on Tapaitau’s reinstatement

Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Solicitor-General Graham Leung has denied giving advice to Prime Minister Mark Brown over the reinstatement of Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, who is facing corruption charges.

CNMI governor acquitted by Senate

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The CNMI Senate has acquitted Gov. Ralph Torres of all six articles of impeachment against him, with all seven remaining senators voting strictly along party lines.

Kata: Vice-chairman

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

New President of Badminton Oceania to visit next week

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Badminton, Sports

Ten teams will be competing in the Oceania Masters in Paradise 2022 – a badminton masters tournament for players aged over 35, next week.

Tapaitau reinstatement could bring nation into ‘disrepute’: NZ academic

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

A New Zealand political scientist has described the situation of Robert Tapaitau’s reinstatement as a cabinet minister as “highly unsatisfactory”.

France warned against 'recolonising' New Caledonia

Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

The Kanak people won't accept France's attempt to recolonise New Caledonia.

Kata: Covid numbers

Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Close battles in game two

Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

Rain failed to dampen the spirit of some netball clubs and players in Rarotonga who took the courts for game two of the 2022 season on Saturday.

Deputy PM Robert Tapaitau reinstated

Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

A seven-month suspension on Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau who is facing fraud related and theft charges has been lifted ahead of the general election later in the year.

Ex-president of New Caledonia fined for undue influence

Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

The former president of New Caledonia Philippe Gomes has been fined $US17,000 for exerting undue influence in a ruling released by the criminal court in Noumea.

Teaching them young!

Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Athletics, Sports

About 30 Rarotonga children joined other 30,000 kids around the world to celebrate World Kids Athletics Day on Friday.

Kata: Marijuana

Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Borders to fully open July 31

Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

Local tourism operators are hoping to capitalise on the Europe and North American markets when New Zealand fully reopens its international borders from July 31.

Red Bulls smash Titans

Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports

The inaugural Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ series kicked off yesterday afternoon with Countryside proving too strong for the hapless Town side.

From Anzac to Te Kukupa II

Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

At dawn on Anzac Day on April 25, I had the honour of joining Prime Minister Mark Brown, former prime minister Henry Puna and veterans at the cenotaph.

Making dengue a thing of the past

Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend

The dengue virus in the Cook Islands could be a thing of the past in a couple of years thanks to Wolbachia – a naturally occurring bacteria that prevents the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

Minimum wage rises to $8.50

Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Minimum wage in the Cook Islands is set to increase by 50 cents to $8.50 per hour from July 1, 2022.