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Over 100 expats set to receive PR status

Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

Over a hundred people could become Cook Islands permanent residents before the end of the year, now that the Cook Islands Immigration Bill passed its third reading.

IFC promotes PNG agriculture

Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

The International Finance Corporation says the development of agriculture in the Markham and Ramu valleys of Papua New Guinea's Morobe Province, could mean major economic gains.

KATA: NZ superfund

Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tabusoro crowned Tri Nations champions

Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Favourites Tabusoro Fiji claimed the Vodafone – Tri Nations 15s Championship in a closely contested decider against Tokouso – Samoa/Tonga at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.

Providing work opportunities for those living with disability

Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Features

The Creative Centre has just concluded a 20-week programme partnering with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and UNESCO Pacific which aimed to serve as a catalyst for preparing and supporting people with disabilities to enter safely and confidently into the workforce.

Covid-19 outbreak harm to be determined by vax level: TMO

Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

A report complied by three infectious disease modellers from New Zealand, concludes that the harm an outbreak of Covid-19 will cause in the Cook Islands, will be directly determined by the level to which the entire population is vaccinated against the virus. By Derek Fox.

Series decider!

Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The power of Tokouso forwards and speed of the Tabusoro backline will headline the Vodafone – Tri Nations 15 Championship finale this afternoon at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.

Local designer creates, expands fashion brand

Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features

With a number of businesses waiting on the border to reopen, one local designer is making the most of the slump, by expanding on her very own fashion brand.

KATA: Tree maintenance

Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tensions high at superfund meeting

Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

Tensions were high at the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund meeting on Wednesday night as some members voiced frustration that they would lose money from their New Zealand pension.

‘Threatened’ coconut crabs on the menu at $175 a pop

Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

A seasoned fisherman fears coconut crab population will be decimated if commercial operations continue profiteering from their trade.

Vanuatu backs Kanak call to delay vote on independence in New Caledonia

Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Vanuatu's leader is formally supporting the demand of Kanaks in New Caledonia for a delay in the referendum on independence.

KATA: Environment service

Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

KATA: The war on COVID-19

Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

A celebration of hard work and achievement

Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Features

Tereora College celebrated the success and academic achievements of their student body yesterday at the National Auditorium.

Beach Games to return in 2022

Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee this week announced that the Cook Islands Beach Games will be returning to Rarotonga next year after proving to be one of the biggest sporting events of 2020 during border closures.

Fijian families set for relocation as cyclone season arrives

Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Ten Fijian families living in a flood-prone area of the capital Suva are preparing to relocate from their homes, the government said.

KATA: Pre-election engineering

Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Pacific civil society disappointed after "most exclusionary" COP

Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Pacific civil society organisations say COP26 was the most exclusionary and inequitable of the annual United Nations climate negotiations so far and the results are equally disappointing.

Muri crowned women’s champs

Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports

Muri won the women’s title in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition after a close win against neighbours Turangi in the final at Raemaru Park.