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KATA: Cannabis laws

Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Grassroots hyped for final rounds

Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

There is no questioning that today’s grassroots match will bring out the volume in all supporters and players.

Confusion over border reopening

Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

Locals are uncertain what a border exclusively open to those aged 12 and over will mean for their families and businesses.

Warming oceans expected to ruin Pacific tuna industry

Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The COP26 climate talks have heard that the Pacific Island region will need to contend with the loss of Pacific tuna stocks which are under threat from climate change.

Tupapa claims football title

Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga’s Ladies in Black have claimed the Islander Hotel Women’s 2021 Round Cup Champions title.

KATA: Water shortage

Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

French vessels caught fishing illegally by Vanuatu

Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

The Vanuatu government is unhappy with France after French fishing vessels were spotted fishing illegally near Aneityum, and the Matthew and Hunter islands.

Tabusoro-Fiji win series opener

Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Favourites Tabusoro-Fiji made a perfect start to their Vodafone-Tri Nations 15s campaign at The Swamp in Avatiu on Saturday.

Returnees to pay for MIQ

Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National

Cook Islands residents wanting to return home for Christmas on the two repatriation flights planned for November 17 and December 3 from Auckland will have to pay for their Managed Isolation/Quarantine (MIQ) in Rarotonga.

Safe to vaccinate children, Fijian parents told

Friday 5 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Parents in Fiji have been assured it's safe for their children to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.

KATA: Tourisms pandoras box

Friday 5 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Arorangi, Muri through to Cricket Club finals

Friday 5 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports

Arorangi Redbacks and Muri are through to the Rarotonga Cricket Club finals after recording wins in the top place playoffs last weekend.

Cook Islands opens to New Zealand for good on January 13 next year

Friday 5 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

The borders with New Zealand will open on January 13 2022, but only to those who are over the age of 12 will be able to enter the country, until New Zealand begins vaccinating children over the age of 5.

You may as well bomb our islands Palau president tells COP26

Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Palau, Regional

Palau's president has told world leaders at COP26 they may as well drop bombs on the Pacific if they do not agree to radical climate action.

KATA: Drought

Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Golfers take to the green

Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Golf, Sports

Top golfers will be battling it out in the three-day 2021 Rarotonga Amateur Golf Open which tees off today at the Rarotonga Golf Club course in Nikao.

Titikaveka after rare double

Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Last week at Raemaru Park, the crowd experienced some shocking turn of events in the Islander Women’s division, when Titikaveka defeated Puaikura FC.

Behind the scenes to limelight

Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Art, Features

For many years Awhitia Tavioni has referred to herself as a “shadow” to her iconic husband and master carver Mike Tavioni. This weekend Awhitia will be in the limelight when she along with her artist “sisters” showcase their creations in a special exhibition.

Domestic violence figures highest in five years, says Police

Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Crime, National

Reported incidents of domestic violence are looking to surpass 2020 figures with last month holding the highest monthly figure recorded in the past five years, Cook Islands Police say.