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France warned against 'recolonising' New Caledonia

Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

The Kanak people won't accept France's attempt to recolonise New Caledonia.

Kata: Covid numbers

Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Close battles in game two

Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

Rain failed to dampen the spirit of some netball clubs and players in Rarotonga who took the courts for game two of the 2022 season on Saturday.

Deputy PM Robert Tapaitau reinstated

Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

A seven-month suspension on Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau who is facing fraud related and theft charges has been lifted ahead of the general election later in the year.

Ex-president of New Caledonia fined for undue influence

Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

The former president of New Caledonia Philippe Gomes has been fined $US17,000 for exerting undue influence in a ruling released by the criminal court in Noumea.

Teaching them young!

Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Athletics, Sports

About 30 Rarotonga children joined other 30,000 kids around the world to celebrate World Kids Athletics Day on Friday.

Kata: Marijuana

Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Borders to fully open July 31

Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

Local tourism operators are hoping to capitalise on the Europe and North American markets when New Zealand fully reopens its international borders from July 31.

Red Bulls smash Titans

Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports

The inaugural Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ series kicked off yesterday afternoon with Countryside proving too strong for the hapless Town side.

From Anzac to Te Kukupa II

Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

At dawn on Anzac Day on April 25, I had the honour of joining Prime Minister Mark Brown, former prime minister Henry Puna and veterans at the cenotaph.

Making dengue a thing of the past

Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend

The dengue virus in the Cook Islands could be a thing of the past in a couple of years thanks to Wolbachia – a naturally occurring bacteria that prevents the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

Minimum wage rises to $8.50

Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Minimum wage in the Cook Islands is set to increase by 50 cents to $8.50 per hour from July 1, 2022.

Arts initiative giving disabled Pasifika opportunities to develop

Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Two New Zealand-based Pasifika artists are leading a new arts initiative called the Toa Residency to increase support for Pasifika disabled people wanting to enter the arts industry.

Kata: Mask mandate

Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Women gear up for Conan’s Cup

Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Local rugby league fans are in for a treat following the launch of the Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ – a Town versus Country tournament which kicks off today, in honour of a man who had a passion for league, the late Colin (Conan) Ngari Munokoa-Tini.

Masks come off in Raro

Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

The legal requirement to wear masks has now been officially lifted in Rarotonga, with Prime Minister Mark Brown urging businesses to relax their restrictions.

Authorities concerned after another shark attack in French Polynesia

Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

A woman was attacked by a shark in Bora Bora, French Polynesia, over the weekend.

World Athletics Kids’ Day to be celebrated on Rarotonga

Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

To mark the launch of the new Kids athletics programme, World Athletics will be celebrating Kids' Athletics Day in May with organisations around the world.

Kata: Doctor Baker

Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Covid-19 stats better than NZ’s

Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands Covid-19 deaths and hospitalisations are significantly better than New Zealand, epidemiologist Dr Michael Baker says the biggest factor for the difference likely comes down measurement.