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Timely support for athletics events

Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Sports

Local companies CITC and Bank of Cook Islands have jumped on board to support school athletic competitions.

CHURCH TALK: Breaking the poverty spirit Part 3

Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Today we wrap up a three-part series looking at ‘Breaking the Poverty Spirit’, writes Paul Kauri, lead pastor at The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.

Private sector joining forces with government to battle climate change

Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National

A meeting to help the private sector ‘raise ambitions’ for climate resilience is being hosted by the Chamber of Commerce today.

MFEM backs catastrophe risk insurance company

Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

At the recent Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) sponsored by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and held in Port Vila, Vanuatu, attendees were captivated by a unique presentation by the region’s Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC).

CIP move good for Mauke, says new-elected MP Matapo

Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

The incoming coalition government’s newest member Stephen Matapo says teaming up with the Cook Islands Party was the right move for Mauke, adding discussions had begun regarding a potential ministerial position.

Court denies request to further relax bail conditions

Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A man who evaded the police for a week has been denied a request to further relax his bail conditions.

Scott re-elected Tourism Industry Council head

Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National

Cook Islands tourism is picking up, but is still highly reliant on one source, according to the Tourism Council’s president.

Paunu provides peace of mind for Rarotonga mums

Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

An “amazing” turnout of 32 babies and toddlers from Vaka Puaikura attended the Paunu Day yesterday.

Air NZ ‘to open as many flights as possible’ to Cook Islands

Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Air New Zealand’s website shows ‘no seats available’ for some dates around Christmas time but the airline says they are working to open ‘as many flights as possible’ to the Cook Islands during the festive season.

Cook Islands tourist operators plead for more direct flights

Thursday 25 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The Cook Islands tourism sector is calling for direct flights to Rarotonga from Sydney and Los Angeles.

Kata: Potatoe Fries

Thursday 25 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tabusoro thump Residents

Thursday 25 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Residents’ hope of claiming their first ever Tri Nations 15s Series title is over following their second loss last night.

Matapo joins CIP

Thursday 25 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands Party now has a commanding 15 seats to nine advantage in Parliament following the announcement from the newly-elected Independent MP from Mauke.

Chief justice orders amendment of constitutional application against dissolution of parliament

Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

The chief justice of Vanuatu has ordered the amendment of a constitutional application against the dissolution of Vanuatu's parliament to exclude the president of the republic from the case.

Kata: Petrol

Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Spike in fuel prices making commodities and services costlier

Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

A report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) says the Pacific’s remoteness will compound the price increases of commodities caused by the war in Ukraine.

Residents torch own homes rather than let police destroy them

Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Scores of homes near the Vanuatu capital which were deemed illegal dwellings were destroyed on Tuesday following a court-ordered eviction.

Kata: New Sport

Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Drop in voter turnout

Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Electoral turnout percentage in the Pa Enua (outer islands) was significantly higher than in Rarotonga during the 2022 general elections.

Electoral petitions lodged in Cook Islands

Monday 22 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Five electoral petitions and one application for a recount have been filed at the High Court in the Cook Islands.