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Cook Islands organisations can now access new premier medical insurance plan through WTW

Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Organisations based in the Cook Islands are now able to take up a new premier medical insurance plan through global insurance broker WTW. The plan offers quality benefits including overseas evacuations to high quality medical facilities in New Zealand.

Air Vanuatu repatriation flights bring home 5000 stranded people

Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Air Vanuatu has operated three repatriation flights since the ease of international restriction to repatriate over 5,000 nationals and residents who have been stranded in other countries due to covid lockdown.

Great turnout for netball

Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball got off to a great start on Saturday with an excellent turnout by both teams and supporters.

Plan to move market huts leaves carver ‘angry and disgusted’

Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National

Longtime Punanga Nui hut owner Henry Tavioni says he’s been left angry and disgusted by plans that emerged last week to demolish huts in the back row of the market to create a car park.

$9-million dollar upgrade for sports arena

Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports

Plans for a $9 million upgrade of the Cook Islands Stadium and Arena are now underway, with the beginning of the new project acknowledged with a plaque.

Colleagues recall man with passion for nature

Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Skilled botanist Joseph (Joe) Lawrence Brider passed away on May 1, at the age of just 41. His sudden passing, shocked family and friends locally and in the Pacific region who had worked with the man who had such “a passion” for the natural heritage of the Cook Islands.

Press freedom remains central to a successful democracy

Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

World Press Freedom Day was celebrated on May 3. In this opinion pieceAustralian High Commissioner Dr Chris Watkins reflects on the role of the press, which he says extends well beyond protecting democracy.

Violent assault highlights need to curb re-offending

Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A Cook Islands man with a “deplorable” criminal history has prompted a Chief Justice and lawyer to agree that something needs to be done to curb repeat offending by young people.

Kata: Drunk driver

Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Exciting finish to racing week

Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Tuesday evening saw the end of Cook Island Triathlon’s week of racing with the much loved Ride Rarotonga Tour de Raro cycle event.

Market plan upsets hut owners

Friday 6 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Business, National

A Punangi Nui Market hut owner is concerned about getting kicked out, however, stakeholders involved in the market's future development say there is nothing for the vendor to worry about.

Vanuatu Red Cross struggling to get vaccines to outer islands

Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Vanuatu Red Cross says transporting the Covid-19 vaccines outside of Port Vila has been a major hindrance to increasing the vaccination rates in the country.

Kata: Punanga Nui Market

Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Olympic president to meet PM on whistlestop visit to Rarotonga

Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Other Sports, Sports

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach will be visiting Rarotonga today as part of a whistlestop meet and greet tour of the Cook Islands.

Worker ‘scramble’ warning

Thursday 5 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands businesses are warning there might be a “scramble” to obtain permission for Fijian workers coming into the islands, with many still in transit.

Oceania event first for badminton

Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Badminton, Sports

The first Badminton Oceania Masters tournament will be held on Rarotonga later this month from May 25 - 31.

Cooks and Samoa kick off restart of international rugby league action

Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

International rugby league is set to return next month for Pacific nations with the Cook Islands to play Samoa as part of a double-header.

Kata: Restrictions eased

Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Covid leaves businesses reeling

Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The extent and severity of Covid-19’s impact on businesses in the Cook Islands over the past year has been laid out in a wide-ranging report.

Pacific leaders being ignored by the international community, says Tong

Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

Pacific leaders are being ignored, says former President of Kiribati, Anote Tong. He believes that the international community is ignoring the dire impact of climate change on the Pacific region.