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Deadly Tongan volcano unlikely to erupt in near future - Niwa scientists

Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano that devastated Tonga after a massive eruption on 15 January is unlikely to erupt again, say scientists from New Zealand's National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa).

Titikaveka survive netball battle

Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Defending champions Titikaveka survived a tit-for-tat battle in the feature premier division match against Avatiu over the weekend.

Kata: LA flights

Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Subsidised LA-Raro flight will not return

Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism

Air New Zealand will not be able to provide Los Angeles (LA) flights and Tahiti will become the Cook Islands’ new pathway to the northern hemisphere markets.

Netball rivalry

Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball fans will get a chance to witness an exciting battle this weekend when arch rivals Avatiu hosts Titikaveka in game three of the domestic club competition.

Finding our fathers: Lost heroes of WWI

Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Cook Islands soldiers who signed up to serve in World War I, served with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force NZEF to Europe.

Is Govt pursuing a murky agenda?

Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Former Clerk of Parliament John M Scott dissects clauses of the Cook Islands Constitution that may have been considered by the Prime Minister in his decision to remove the suspension of his deputy Robert Tapaitau, who is facing corruption charges.

Budget 2022/23: ‘Easing cost of living key focus’

Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The upcoming Cook Islands Budget to be revealed on Monday has something in store for old age pensioners, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

AFP calls Solomons' opposition claims 'categorically false'

Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands opposition leader Matthew Wale is urging the Australian government to investigate a rental deal involving the Australian Federal Police and a government politician in Honiara.

Countryside Red Bulls confident

Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Countryside Red Bulls will be going all out to claim the inaugural Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ series title against the Townside Titans this afternoon.

Kata: Election time

Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

PM retracts on Crown Law advice

Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown last night admitted he did not receive any ‘formal’ advice from Solicitor General Graham Leung regarding lifting the suspension of Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, who is facing corruption charges.

Pacific health services receive $76m boost

Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Pacific health services in New Zealand have received a $76 million boost in this year's Budget.

Kata: Solicitor general

Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

‘Small yet strong’ team for Pacific Mini Games

Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands will be hoping for some medals as they send a squad of 10 athletes to the Pacific Mini Games in the Northern Marianas next month.

Crown Law denies advising PM on Tapaitau’s reinstatement

Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Solicitor-General Graham Leung has denied giving advice to Prime Minister Mark Brown over the reinstatement of Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, who is facing corruption charges.

CNMI governor acquitted by Senate

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The CNMI Senate has acquitted Gov. Ralph Torres of all six articles of impeachment against him, with all seven remaining senators voting strictly along party lines.

Kata: Vice-chairman

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

New President of Badminton Oceania to visit next week

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Badminton, Sports

Ten teams will be competing in the Oceania Masters in Paradise 2022 – a badminton masters tournament for players aged over 35, next week.

Tapaitau reinstatement could bring nation into ‘disrepute’: NZ academic

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

A New Zealand political scientist has described the situation of Robert Tapaitau’s reinstatement as a cabinet minister as “highly unsatisfactory”.