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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.

French Polynesia


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.

Athletics


Kata: Doctor Baker

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

Kata


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.

Health


PNG Deputy Prime Minister killed in road accident

Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Papua New Guinea's deputy Prime Minister, Sam Basil, has died following a car crash in the Bulolo district of Morobe Province.

Papua New Guinea


Kata: NZ Recruitment

Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata


Clubs struggle with numbers as netball season kicks off

Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Netball, Sports

The Rarotonga Netball Season has kicked off to a shaky start with the open grades.

Netball


Opposition leader slams govt with ‘zero results’

Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

The leader of the Opposition says the Government has produced “zero results” when it comes to diversifying the economy, despite the Cook Islands Party making it a main talking point.

National


Pro-Macron parties in New Caledonia plan merger

Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

Four pro-Macron parties in New Caledonia have joined forces to plan a merger.

New Caledonia


Kata: Pilot shortage

Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata


Golden Oldies enjoy festival fun and friendship

Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The three-day Golden Oldies Rugby Mini Festival which began at Raemaru on Saturday provided plenty of entertainment for spectators.

Rugby Union


Pilot shortage means no flights from Christchurch

Tuesday 10 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism

Pilot shortages are being blamed for Air New Zealand’s inability to resume flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga.

National


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.

Editorials


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.

Regional


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.

Netball


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.

Local


$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.

Sports


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.

Features


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.

Opinion


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.

Court


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