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Cook Islands the ‘top country to visit in 2022’

Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National

Efforts toward building a sustainable, inclusive, and community-oriented tourism industry in the Cook Islands have been recognised by a leading travel brand.

KATA: Vaccination rates

Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Covid-19: Prepare for potential lockdown, says Tonga's PM

Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

Tonga's Prime Minister is urging people on the main island of Tongatapu to use the weekend to prepare for a potential lockdown next week after the Kingdom's first Covid-19 case was confirmed.

Economic impacts of border closures

Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Friday October 29, 2021

Australia dominate Sri Lanka, QDK apologises!

Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Australia cruised past Sri Lanka on day six at the T20 World Cup but the news of the day was the apology by Quinton de Kock to his teammates and fans for not taking the knee in support of the BLM (Black Lives Matter) movement.

Suspended DPM’s corruption related case moves to High Court

Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

Suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former director of the National Environment Service Nga Puna and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna will appear in the High Court today.

In brief: News from around the Pacific

Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

American Samoa population drops by 10 percent in a decade; Minute of silence for Covid victims to be held in French Polynesia; Resolution against nuclear weapons adopted at UN; Fiji's Rabuka confident of luring MPs

Avatiu take down Nikao

Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

This week will see these two teams face off at CIFA complex.

A history of criminals, liars, philanderers, and those who were found to be derelict in their duties . . .

Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Opinion

Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party of the Cook Islands says he has been having a go at MPs recently and I think it’s fair to say that many people are not happy with what we are having to put up with.

Dead humpback washes up on Aitutaki reef

Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National

A humpback whale carcass without its head and tail was discovered on Aitutaki's reef, at Te Akauroa just above Honeymoon Island early last week by Air Rarotonga pilots.

In brief: News from around the Pacific

Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Fiji's target population mostly vaccinated; Tonga urges parents to get teenagers jabbed; Real action must come in Glasgow, says SPREP head; Manu Samoa star Va'ili pleads guilty

Dream run continues

Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports

Arorangi Redbacks finished on top of the Rarotonga Cricket Club men’s competition after a massive win in the top of the table clash over the weekend.

‘Government needs to act now’

Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

As we head into Xmas and the New Year, thousands of Cook Islanders in the tourism industry will be looking forward with little confidence or hope that their lives will be better in 2022, writes Tata Crocombe.

The gift of faith

Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

The solemn peal of church bells drifted across Orongo Park to a crowd of hundreds grandly dressed in a shining white garment at the Puna Kiore in Arutanga, Aitutaki in commemoration of the arrival of Christianity 200 years ago.

Shaky start for cricket giants

Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

The Twenty20 Cricket World Cup got underway in the United Arab Emirates over the weekend with giants Australia and England registering wins on day one followed by Sri Lanka and Pakistan on day two in their respective groups.

Pacific news in brief

Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Stay on mandatory vaccinations in New Caledonia; French Polynesian schools to teach nuclear legacy; Former Manu Samoa coach to stand for FAST; Vanuatu minister admits drink driving; and Samoa police saying little about long time escapee

Tupapa Maraerenga slays Nikao

Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Saturday’s match between arch rivals Nikao Sokattak and Tupapa Maraerenga in the Tower Insurance premier men’s division, brought out plenty of cheers from the grandstand and a field drenched with sweat from the hardworking players.

The strength of Christianity in the Cook Islands

Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

On August 26, 1821, the Reverend John Williams of the London Missionary Society (LMS) arrived on the shores of Aitutaki and together with his disciple and interpreter Papeiha brought Christianity to the people of Aitutaki.

LETTERS: ‘PM is doing a marvellous job’

Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Monday October 25, 2021

Glamour studio’s ‘Wow, is that really me?’ feeling

Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Features, Go Local

Two cousins with expertise that goes hand in hand have launched a new business venture aimed at helping women take a few hours for themselves to feel comfortable and confident, and go home with memories in the form of photos that they can keep forever.