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Matapo joins CIP

Thursday 25 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands Party now has a commanding 15 seats to nine advantage in Parliament following the announcement from the newly-elected Independent MP from Mauke.

Vaka embarks on training voyage for new crew

Thursday 25 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Vaka Marumaru Atua captain Deon Wong and 13 crew members departed Rarotonga yesterday afternoon for the island of Aitutaki.

Pacific news and sport in brief

Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Drought hits Tuvalu; thousands of RAT kits going to Tonga; and PNG football team set for Singapore challenge

Chief justice orders amendment of constitutional application against dissolution of parliament

Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

The chief justice of Vanuatu has ordered the amendment of a constitutional application against the dissolution of Vanuatu's parliament to exclude the president of the republic from the case.

Kata: Petrol

Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: ‘We need competition’

Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, speaking as someone who has been to the Cooks 20 plus times, including a few weeks ago, it currently costs me US$698 (about NZ$1126) to fly return Seattle to Tahiti on the new Air Tahiti Nui nonstop.

Spike in fuel prices making commodities and services costlier

Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

A report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) says the Pacific’s remoteness will compound the price increases of commodities caused by the war in Ukraine.

NZ regional airline releases 'all-you-can-fly' tickets

Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

A New Zealand airline is releasing $799 all-you-can-fly tickets, giving purchasers three months to travel as often as they like with the airline.

Residents torch own homes rather than let police destroy them

Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Scores of homes near the Vanuatu capital which were deemed illegal dwellings were destroyed on Tuesday following a court-ordered eviction.

Kata: New Sport

Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Medicinal cannabis industry

Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, in your Saturday paper it was really underwhelming to read that Chamber of Commerce chief executive Rebecca Tavioni was touting the French Polynesia top three products – fish(tuna), black pearls, and vanilla to be incorporated into the Cook Islands economy.

Brightening up the mood on a gloomy, rainy day

Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather

Heavy rainfall over the last few days led to Motu Villas manager Tim Meyer taking a paddle board out at flooded Teimurimotia Park in Titikaveka.

Drop in voter turnout

Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Electoral turnout percentage in the Pa Enua (outer islands) was significantly higher than in Rarotonga during the 2022 general elections.

Electoral petitions lodged in Cook Islands

Monday 22 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Five electoral petitions and one application for a recount have been filed at the High Court in the Cook Islands.

Young Tahitian beats surf great Kelly Slater to make pro final

Monday 22 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti

Brazilian Miguel Pupo has beaten Tahiti's Kauli Vaast to win the Outerknown Tahiti Pro in epic surf at Teahupo'o.

Safe haven for vessels

Monday 22 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather

Cook Islands Meteorological Services director Arona Ngari said strong winds associated with the recent rainy weather have calmed down.

Kata: Weather

Monday 22 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Holmes facing tough decision

Monday 22 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Valentine Holmes will be given space to make decisions on representing Cook Islands at Rugby League World Cup 2021.

OPINION: Recognising opportunities

Monday 22 August 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

Opportunities seldom come when you are most ready, organised or feeling comfortable or sane. Opportunities have the tendency to come at the most inopportune moment.

Rain brings relief

Monday 22 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather

Rainfall late last week has come timely to replenishing Rarotonga’s shrinking water intakes but authorities remain steadfast in their advice to conserve water use.