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US-Marshalls resume long-stalled talks

Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Nearly three years after the first in-person preliminary discussions were held between the United States and the Marshall Islands for a third funding agreement in the Compact of Free Association treaty, negotiations resumed again this week with a two-day meeting at Kwajalein.

Kata: Dogs

Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Swimmer hoping to make a splash at the Commonwealth Games

Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Swimming

Sixteen-year-old Cook Islander Lanihei Connolly will represent the Cook Islands at next month's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Rape trial reveals alleged victims aged under 12-years-old

Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

A man charged with sexual offending has been referred to as “Uncle Moe” by four alleged victims who were all under the age of 12 when the alleged incidents took place.

Jacinda Ardern and Samoa's PM hold media briefing

Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

Samoa and China do not have any plans for military ties, Samoa Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa says.

Avatiu hot on the heels of Titikaveka

Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

Avatiu premiers are hot on the heels of Titikaveka in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition following a big win over the weekend.

Election date confirmed

Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

The 2022 General Election will be held on August 1, announced the Queen’s Representative (QR) Sir Tom Marsters on Monday.

France will bolster its presence in South Pacific says Lecornu

Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The French defence minister Sebastien Lecornu says France will bolster its presence in the South Pacific while being committed to a multilateral approach that respects everyone's sovereignty.

Kata: Amen

Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Eels survive Bears attack

Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

A last-minute try saved Avatiu Nikao Eels against arch rivals Arorangi Bears in round two of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition over the weekend.

Rise in motor vehicle crashes

Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Increasingly busier road and an ingrained driving culture of casual or careless attitudes are the key factors leading to an increase in motor vehicle crashes in Rarotonga.

Kata: Trees

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cowboys wary

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Arorangi Cowboys are bracing for a tough start to their 2022 Rarotonga Club 15s campaign when they take on the high flying Avatiu Nikao Eels at Raemaru Park this afternoon.

'Clean up campaign'

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

The Democratic Party will establish an independent commission against corruption if they get into power, says its leader.

The glory of Rarotonga’s mountains

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend

Cook Islands-born filmmaker Liam Kokaua had to climb a long way to share the stories about the mountains in Rarotonga.

Kata: Insomnia

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Vanuatu constitutional amendments delayed after MPs boycott

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Vanuatu's speaker was forced to suspend a special parliamentary sitting this morning after the opposition and several government MPs did not turn up.

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Church Talk, Features

Are the trials you have been through or problems you are currently facing causing you to lose hope?

National athletics team bags bronze

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

Team Cook Islands bagged their first medal at the Oceania Area Championships held in Mackay, Australia.

Te Maeva Nui ‘scaled down’ due to budget cuts

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Entertainment, National

The annual Te Maeva Nui festival has been scaled back for the second consecutive year due to cuts in the Budget.