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LETTERS: ‘Reconsider vaccine mandate’

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

Dear Editor, from what I understand, in order to visit or live in your beautiful islands, you have to be vaccinated. Now, why is that?

Brown reappointed PM

Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands Party leader Mark Brown was last night reappointed the country’s Prime Minister after his Party managed to get the numbers to form a government – despite impending petitions.

New Caledonia province begins monkeypox vaccination campaign

Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

New Caledonia's southern region has started a vaccination campaign against monkeypox.

New project aims to stop human trafficking in four Pacific countries

Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The United States government has launched a $US10 million five-year project to stop human trafficking in the Marshall Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Tonga.

62 per cent vote yes for cannabis law reform

Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National

Over 60 per cent of the voters said “yes” to the cannabis referendum during the 2022 general election on August 1.

Event organisers prepare for Liftoff

Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Sports

Event organisers are gearing up for this year’s Aitutaki Liftoff event, which is a functional fitness festival that will test athletes’ strength, speed and endurance at the end of the month.

Competitor at heart

Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Sports

Top middle-distance runner Alex Beddoes was disappointed at not being able to perform to his best at the Commonwealth Games after a bout with Covid-19 but he’s raring to return stronger next season.

Kata: Electoral Office

Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks welcome meeting with President Biden

Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

Cook Islands have not had any engagement from US officials on the proposed high-level hosting by the US government intended for next month, says Tepaeru Herrmann, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration.

LETTERS: Human rights of inmates

Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, let me explain the situation implied to the subject, human rights and boys behind bars (Establishment of Human Rights Institute proposed, Cook Islands News, August 9).

Cook Islands Party gains key seats

Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands Party (CIP) has gained two more seats in Ngatangiia and Titikaveka following the final count of the 2022 general election last night.

French fries are back!

Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

After seven days waiting out at sea for favourable weather conditions, MV Imua managed to berth at Avatiu Port yesterday morning to unload containers of cargo including frozen potato chips that Rarotonga had run out of.

Residents take on Tokouso in Tri-Nations opener

Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Residents will take on Tokouso (Samoa and Tonga) in the opening match of the Vodafone Tri Nations Cup this Saturday at Victoria Park in Tupapa.

Key road between capital and Tonga's main airport shut

Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

Police have closed one of Tonga's busiest roads because of concerns for safety.

‘Homecoming Test convinced Warriors move was right call’

Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islander Marata Niukore admits it was difficult telling Eels coach Brad Arthur that he was leaving at the end of the season but his return to New Zealand for June’s Test against Tonga confirmed the Auckland-born utility had made the right decision.

Air New Zealand reduces flight schedule over next six months to deal with staff sickness

Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

Air New Zealand will operate a reduced schedule over the next six months as staff sickness levels continue to cause disruption to travel.

Kata: Fries

Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: ‘It’s time to come clean’

Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Dear Editor, Cook Islands News’ page 1 story on Monday, August 8 was on “call from To Tatou Vai to conserve water…”

Rarotonga runs out of frozen fries

Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

Restaurants and fast-food chains in Rarotonga have been hit by a shortage of potato fries, as bad weather and shipping issues have delayed shipments and unloading of the frozen product.

Air New Zealand adds extra flights

Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism

Air New Zealand has doubled the weekly number of flights coming to the Cook Islands over the November to April period from five to 10.