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'Deafening silence' on democratic deficit in Pacific

Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

A Fijian political leader is calling out the Australian and New Zealand governments on their "deafening silence" on human rights issues in the region.

Kata: Muri Lagoon

Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata

Bowling pair named Team Cook Islands’ flagbearers

Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Commonwealth Games, Sports

National bowlers Aidan Zittersteijn and Nooroa Mataio have been announced as Team Cook Islands’ co-flagbearers for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Muri Lagoon the 'best it's been since 2017'

Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National

The large swells that left a trail of destruction two weeks ago have cleared the Muri Lagoon of seaweed with one tourist operator saying it’s the best he’s seen it in five years.

Moresby governor shocked at election violence

Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

The Governor of Papua New Guinea's National Capital District has condemned the violence in the middle of Port Moresby on Sunday afternoon.

Kata: Climate change

Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Avatiu Eels dethrone Panthers

Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

In a thrilling Rarotonga Club 15s final decided in extra time play, Avatiu Nikao Eels dethroned four-time champions Tupapa Panthers at Victoria Park on Saturday.

Cooks bow out of OFC Women’s Nations Cup

Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Host nation Fiji are through to the semi-finals of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 after overcoming a stubborn Cook Islands side at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, Fiji.

Tourism industry ‘making hay while the sun shines’

Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands recorded a very busy June, with visitor numbers increasing more than 50 per cent on May, but accommodation providers are wary of the months ahead.

Kata: International date line

Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Graduate firefighters show burning passion

Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend

‘Climb the ladder’ was the message to the graduating Cook Islands Rescue Fire Service firefighters who yesterday received Basic Firefighters and Senior Firefighters certificates.

Cooks out of World Cup

Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports

Cook Islands netball team will not be featuring in the Netball World Cup 2023 after failing to make the top two cut at the Qualifiers in Suva, Fiji.

'Lack of Direction', says United Party leader

Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

The governing Cook Islands Party is going into the August 1st general election without an election manifesto while the newly-formed Cook Islands United Party is asking $20 for a copy.

USP unions call on Fiji Govt to stop inquiry demands and pay debt

Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

The two unions representing staff at the University of the South Pacific are calling on the Fiji Government to honour the decisions of their parliament and pay the outstanding subsidy due to the university.

Cooks to battle Fiji in quarters

Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands will take on giants Fiji in the OFC Women’s Nations Cup quarter-finals on Saturday at 6pm (Cook Islands time) in Suva.

Palmerston remains off limits: Ministry of Health

Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Travel to Palmerston Island will likely remain off limits until next month, as Te Marae Ora completes its vaccination rollout.

Kata: Robbers

Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Niue and New Zealand renew partnership

Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Niue, Regional

Niue Premier Dalton Tagelagi has met with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in Wellington.

Iro signs on at the Sharks until 2024

Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

A standout with the Newtown Jets this season in their climb into first position on the KOE NSW Cup ladder, young outside back Cook Islander Kayal Iro has signed a new contract with the Sharks, one that ties him to the Cronulla Club through until the end of the 2024 season.

Thieves target tourists in recent cases of break-ins

Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

Tourists have become burglary targets despite break-ins still being low compared to pre-Covid times, says a Rarotonga-based security company owner.