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OPINION: ‘They are just barking up the same tree with populist political policies’

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Opinion

Well, I am enjoying our visit to Aitutaki and I have also been talking up a storm with other opposition party supporters who are interested in what I have to say.

Cannabis, the burning question in the Cooks

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Cannabis laws are relaxing globally, even Thailand a country with a history of strict drug legislation decriminalised marijuana cultivation and possession earlier this month.

Vanuatu court sentences four Bangladeshis for trafficking and slavery

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

The sentencing of four Bangladeshi nationals implicated in human trafficking in Vanuatu was handed down this week, after four years of a legal battle.

Kata: Campaign

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Polynesian rivals face off

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports

Representative rugby league returns after a three-year hiatus tonight as Samoa and the Cook Islands meet in a celebration of cultures at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, writes Robert Crosby of League Unlimited.

Cook Islands Covid-19 approach praised

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

A renowned Canadian expert on mapping Covid-19 says the Cook Islands can be proud of their approach to the pandemic.

PNG Govt told it must end election "irregularities"

Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

The Papua New Guineea Government has been urged to do more to promote free, fair and safe national elections.

Kata: Referendum

Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kukis keeping it simple ahead of test match

Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands rugby league coach Tony Iro is focusing on the ‘fundamentals’ during training sessions this week ahead of Friday night’s Pacific Test match against Samoa.

Democratic party accused of campaigning in disguise

Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The Opposition Democratic Party’s visits to primary schools this week for ‘career talks’ has been questioned by the Prime Minister who claimed the visits were campaigning in disguise and ‘smacks of desperation’.

Big hike in number of covid cases in Nauru

Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Nauru, Regional

The number of active Covid-19 cases in the community in Nauru has almost doubled in three days.

Prime Minister confirms Cannabis referendum

Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

Prime Minister Mark Brown last night confirmed a cannabis referendum will be part of this year’s General Election to be held on August 1.

Kukis rallying support for Pacific test clash

Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports

Drummers are expected to be out in full force to boost the Cook Islands Kukis against Samoa in the Pacific Test clash this week at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney.

Kata: Dogs vs people

Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Fritch describes pro-independence candidates' wins in Tahiti as catastrophic

Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti

French Polynesia's president Edouard Fritch has described the election of three candidates of the pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira party to the French National Assembly as catastrophic.

Kata: Marine tourism

Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Samoa v Cook Islands: Panther power meets band of brothers

Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Emotions will run high for players from both sides as Cook Islands and Samoa clash for the first time since a 2009 Pacific Cup qualifier in Cairns.

Dog attack prompts committee to step up response

Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Reports of a dog attack on a three-year-old on Rarotonga have prompted the dog control committee to step up their work against stray or violent dogs, while a resort owner has advocated tying dogs up overnight.

Nauru records first community Covid-19 cases

Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Nauru is now battling its first Covid-19 outbreak in the community.

Bears stun defending champs Panthers

Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports

Arorangi Bears reigned supreme in round three Rarotonga Club 15s clash beating defending champions Tupapa Panthers over the weekend.