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Conservation area a balancing act

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, In Depth

There is plenty of community buy in for a conservation area significantly damaged by storms on Rarotonga, but there is also an uncertain future.

Bracing for tough start

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are bracing for a tough start to their 2022 rugby league campaign against their biggest nemesis in their opening match this afternoon.

‘Vote with your brains’

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Former members of Parliament have a blunt message for voters as the nation enters election year.

Youngsters get involved in preserving Rarotonga’s wetlands

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

On Wednesday, February 2 a number of young Cook Islanders gathered to investigate and research about our wetlands behind Pa Ariki Palace in Ngatangiia, writes Gabriella Napa.

Kata: Public Trough

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Triathlon ready for adventure race

Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Cook Islands Triathlon Association is excited about their forthcoming event this Saturday, the PTS Adventure Triathlon at the Tikioki Tri Site.

Faith without works is dead

Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Prayer not only brings down blessings from heaven; it also brings out the best in us, writes Angaroakau Williams – Avarua Cook Islands District first counselor of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints – Communication Director.

Seabed exploration applicants receive panel’s endorsements

Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National

All three applicants seeking seabed minerals exploration licences have received approval of the Licensing Panel, with the final decision now resting with Prime Minister Mark Brown's chaired Cabinet.

Anti-mandate protest enters fourth day at Parliament

Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

Police are braced for more protesters to arrive as the demonstration at Parliament enters its fourth day.

Kata: MIQ Rules

Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Double derby

Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The first round of the weekly competition starting tomorrow will see two interesting duels in the premier men’s division.

Aid for weather-affected

Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather

Over $130,000 will be given to the fisheries and agriculture sectors who were financially hit from January’s tropical depression.

Tonga's Speaker praises community for response to disaster

Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

The Speaker of Tonga's Parliament says it has been a great privillege to be a part of the reaction from the Tongan community disapora in Aotearoa to the disaster in the Kingdom.

Kata: Sheraton

Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Aitutaki prepares for Cook Islands Games

Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Aitutaki is already on the go in preparing for the anticipated Cook Islands Games that will run for two weeks this coming October.

Potential costs for unvaccinated facing medical emergency

Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Unvaccinated people aged over 18 needing to go to New Zealand for medical reasons may have to cover the cost of their own chartered plane, says Secretary of Health Bob Williams.

PNG leader's "doing well" in Covid recovery'

Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape says he is "alright" and "doing well" as he self-isolates at home from a Covid-19 infection.

New season, new rules

Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

New rules will be applied to the 2022 Cook Islands Rugby League domestic competition which kicks off this Friday.

Kata: BTIB

Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Business Trade Investment Board undergoes functional review

Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National

The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) underwent a functional review conducted by the Office of the Public Service Commissioner following resignations of senior staff.