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French Polynesian firefighters en route to La Gironde

Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

A team of French Polynesian fire-fighters have volunteered and are en route to help with bush fires in France.

Kata: Medicine

Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rugby World Cup trophy arrives in Raro

Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Regional, Rugby Union

The Women’s – Rugby World Cup trophy has arrived in Rarotonga on the Air New Zealand flight yesterday afternoon.

Govt set to remove vaccine requirement for travellers

Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism

The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is calling on the Government to remove the last of the barriers for people travelling to the Cook Islands.

Storm extends Moeroa’s contract

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Back-rower Eliesa Katoa will join Storm from the Warriors on a two-year contract, while Tui Kamikamica and Tepai Moeroa will continue with deals that will expire at the end of next season.

Petition decision

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands opposition parties are accepting the result of the general election, and are keeping quiet on whether they will lodge any petitions.

Young doctors return home to serve

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Weekend

Doctor Hannah Cummings always knew she wanted to work in medicine, but she never thought she would return home to the Cook Islands so soon.

Kata: Parliament Staff

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Ruling party in Cook Islands closer to power after gaining seats

Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The Cook Islands Party has gained two more seats following the final count of the general election, edging it closer to power.

Kata: CIP

Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Baudinet in fine form

Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis

Local tennis star Brett Baudinet and his Pacific Oceania Davis Cup team were scheduled to play Saudi Arabia for a place in World Group II last night.

Brown reappointed PM

Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands Party leader Mark Brown was last night reappointed the country’s Prime Minister after his Party managed to get the numbers to form a government – despite impending petitions.

New project aims to stop human trafficking in four Pacific countries

Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The United States government has launched a $US10 million five-year project to stop human trafficking in the Marshall Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Tonga.

Competitor at heart

Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Sports

Top middle-distance runner Alex Beddoes was disappointed at not being able to perform to his best at the Commonwealth Games after a bout with Covid-19 but he’s raring to return stronger next season.

Kata: Electoral Office

Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands Party gains key seats

Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands Party (CIP) has gained two more seats in Ngatangiia and Titikaveka following the final count of the 2022 general election last night.

‘Homecoming Test convinced Warriors move was right call’

Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islander Marata Niukore admits it was difficult telling Eels coach Brad Arthur that he was leaving at the end of the season but his return to New Zealand for June’s Test against Tonga confirmed the Auckland-born utility had made the right decision.

Air New Zealand reduces flight schedule over next six months to deal with staff sickness

Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

Air New Zealand will operate a reduced schedule over the next six months as staff sickness levels continue to cause disruption to travel.

Kata: Fries

Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Air New Zealand adds extra flights

Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism

Air New Zealand has doubled the weekly number of flights coming to the Cook Islands over the November to April period from five to 10.