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Kata: Medicine

Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rugby World Cup trophy arrives in Raro

Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Regional, Rugby Union

The Women’s – Rugby World Cup trophy has arrived in Rarotonga on the Air New Zealand flight yesterday afternoon.

Cannabis related charges

Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, I want to take this time to thank everyone who voted in favour of the medicinal cannabis referendum. Your yes vote has indicated your faith that the use of medicinal cannabis is acceptable in the Cook Islands.

Govt set to remove vaccine requirement for travellers

Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism

The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is calling on the Government to remove the last of the barriers for people travelling to the Cook Islands.

Rarotonga-Papeete flights ‘will boost tourism’

Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism

The resumption of international flights between Cook Islands and Tahiti got off to a boisterous start with traditional ceremonies and celebrations in both countries marking the departure and arrival of the inaugural Air Rarotonga commercial flight on Saturday.

Tokouso wary of Residents

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The favoured Tokouso side is wary of the Cook Islands Residents in the Vodafone Tri Nations 15s series opener this afternoon at Victoria Park in Tupapa.

Dream come true

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

Cook Islander Angelina Thomson’s dream of starring in the Australian television soap opera Home And Away has finally come true after she made her Summer Bay debut as Kirby, one of four newcomers who make up the band Lyrik.

Manihiki’s Covid-19 cases increase to 38

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Covid-19 case numbers are climbing in Manihiki and Rakahanga, but Te Marae Ora acknowledges some of the cases were not disclosed until days after they were detected by health staff.

Storm extends Moeroa’s contract

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Back-rower Eliesa Katoa will join Storm from the Warriors on a two-year contract, while Tui Kamikamica and Tepai Moeroa will continue with deals that will expire at the end of next season.

Supporting aspiring entrepreneurs

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Hundreds turned out to support and help promote young and aspiring entrepreneurs in celebration of International Youth Day yesterday evening at the Constitution Park.

Petition decision

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands opposition parties are accepting the result of the general election, and are keeping quiet on whether they will lodge any petitions.

Young doctors return home to serve

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Weekend

Doctor Hannah Cummings always knew she wanted to work in medicine, but she never thought she would return home to the Cook Islands so soon.

Kata: Parliament Staff

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Pending court cases and VBD’s

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Dear Editor, now with the final election results completed and petitions likely to come, can the Secretary of Justice inform the general public when is the criminal case for DPM Robert Tapaitau going to Court?

Pasifika women helping drive gender, cultural diversity on boards honoured

Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Pasifika women in leadership across New Zealand were recognised at the recently held Women in Governance awards at Parliament.

Ruling party in Cook Islands closer to power after gaining seats

Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The Cook Islands Party has gained two more seats following the final count of the general election, edging it closer to power.

Kata: CIP

Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Sokattak impresses again

Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

New Zealand’s Auckland City overcame a first-half scare to beat the Cook Islands’ Nikao Sokattak 4-1 to make it three wins from three in Group B at the OFC Champions League 2022.

Cook Islanders paving the way in research and tradition

Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Culture, National

A research symposium hosted by Te Vairangi Kite Pakari Cook Islands Research Association at the Crown Beach Resort yesterday discussed the relationship between research and tradition.

Baudinet in fine form

Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis

Local tennis star Brett Baudinet and his Pacific Oceania Davis Cup team were scheduled to play Saudi Arabia for a place in World Group II last night.