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Kata: Weather

Monday 22 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Rain brings relief

Monday 22 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather

Rainfall late last week has come timely to replenishing Rarotonga’s shrinking water intakes but authorities remain steadfast in their advice to conserve water use.

Tabusoro wary of wounded Residents

Saturday 20 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby Union will make a decision this morning on the second match of the Vodafone Tri Nations 15s Series following yesterday’s torrential rain.

Connecting people, places and possibilities

Saturday 20 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, Weekend

The resumption of commercial flights between Rarotonga and Tahiti a week ago has opened doors to opportunities other than tourism as Cook Islands looks for closer ties with traditional allies French Polynesia.

Kata: Petitions

Saturday 20 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Electoral petitions likely to be adjourned

Saturday 20 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

The High Court hearings of five electoral petitions and one application for a recount will likely be adjourned for a week.

Tahiti are the official hosts for the Paris 2024 surfing competition

Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti

It's official! Tahiti will host all surfing events for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Kata: Judge, Jury and Jailer

Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Five electoral petitions filed in High Court

Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Electoral petitions have been filed in the High Court accusing the Cook Islands Party of bribery and treating during the general election campaign.

Vanuatu president dissolves parliament

Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

The president of Vanuatu has dissolved the country's parliament just over halfway through the current four-year-term.

Kata: Police

Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Young talents shine at Primary Schools U13 Quick Rip tournament

Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports

Eight teams took part in the Rarotonga Primary Schools U13 Quick Rip tournament as part of the Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy visit to the Cook Islands.

United Party to file petition over hotly contested seats

Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands United Party have confirmed they will lodge electoral petitions challenging the results of two hotly-contested seats in the 2022 general election.

Kata: Tax Department

Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Youngsters compete in annual College Badminton Tournament

Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Badminton, Sports

The 7th Annual College Badminton Tournament was played last week at the National Auditorium with the Junior Year 7 and 8 taking the court on Thursday and the Seniors on Friday.

Opposition party vows to challenge two election results

Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

An opposition party in the Cook Islands has announced it will file petitions challenging two results in the recent election.

Former staff plead guilty to stealing $240k from Police

Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A former staffer at the Cook Islands Police has pleaded guilty to defrauding the police service of more than $240,000, while also working in tandem with work associates to conspire to defraud the police office on multiple occasions.

Ongoing union strikes disrupt more domestic flights in New Caledonia

Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

Domestic flights have been cancelled again in New Caledonia as a conflict between Air Caledonie and the workers' union continues.

Kata: Economic Diversification

Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

High profile cases to appear before Chief Justice

Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, National

The high-profile criminal cases involving a senior politician and two former heads of ministries will appear before the Chief Justice this afternoon for another follow up.