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Storm cleanup begins after huge swells hit three Pacific nations

Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

More huge waves are forecast for the Cook Islands, even as a clean-up is underway for damaged infrastructure and buildings in parts of the Cook Islands, American Samoa and French Polynesia.

David Liti can't deny pressure ahead of Commonwealth Games

Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

Don't be fooled by the big smile - weightlifter David Liti gets nervous when he walks out to the stage and doesn't mind admitting he's feeling pressure ahead of his second Commonwealth Games.

Kata: Wild weather

Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Panthers through to finals

Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are through to the Rarotonga Club 15s final after a dominating win against Arorangi Bears in the semi-final on Saturday.

LETTERS: ‘Scale down’ MPs salaries

Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, in most areas of employment around the world, including here in the Cook Islands, school leavers, and the young and inexperienced start at or near the bottom of the pay scale, and work their way up over time and accumulation of experience, thus justifying higher pay levels.

Cook Islands off to impressive start in OFC Women’s Nations Cup

Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands made an excellent start to their OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 campaign with a crucial 1-all draw against Tonga on Friday night in Suva, Fiji.

High waves warning in place

Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather

The devastating sea swells that caused widespread damage to properties along the island’s southern coast have been forecast to return with waves higher than last week’s 4.5 metres expected.

Do or die in netball

Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports

It will be do or die for teams playing in the Knockout stage of the Rarotonga Netball Club competition today.

Battle of the forwards

Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Tupapa Panthers have put last week’s win against Arorangi Bears behind ahead of their meeting this afternoon in the Rarotonga Club 15s semi-final at The Swamp in Avatiu.

CIGT wins tender for removal of barge

Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

Cook Islands General Transport Ltd (CIGT) has been awarded the successful tender to remove the decommissioned Pa Ariki barge (pictured) in Aitutaki after receiving the Ports Authority Board approval.

PR ‘something to treasure’

Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Tears of joy were shed as 237 people were granted Cook Islands permanent residency (PR) at the National Auditorium on Friday morning – nearly 10 years after the last ceremony.

Kata: United Party

Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: ‘Drop Covid-19 restrictions’

Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, in response to Prof Dunn’s letter, he acknowledges vaccination doesn’t prevent spread of virus, which is exactly why mandates and restrictions should be done away with, and in many countries, they are indeed being done away with.

‘One of the most devastating weather events to hit Raro’

Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend

The heavy swells which battered the Southern Coast of Rarotonga were one of the most destructive weather events the island has ever seen. Matthew Littlewood talks to the authorities about the response.

‘Art is not just about painting or sculpting, it’s everything we do’

Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

Pacific artist of Samoan origin Fatu Feu’u returned to exhibition in the Cook Islands accompanied by contemporaries and fellow Samoans Andy Leleisi’uao and Raymond Sagapolutele with a new series of work including paintings, prints and photography at the Bergman Gallery.

Progress on women's rights tackled at Pacific forum

Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Gender-issues, family violence and fostering women to leadership have been key themes at the Pacific Islands Forum summit, which brought together leaders and representatives from most Pacific Island countries.

PNG election: police call for return of 50 stolen ballot boxes

Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Fifty stolen election ballot boxes must be returned, Papua New Guinea police have told candidates in Lagiap.

Unexpected sea surges slam into Cook Islands and Tahiti

Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

An unexpected weather event has damaged properties and flooded roads in the Cook Islands while French Polynesia is dealing with the aftermath of huge swells.

Kata: Flooding

Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

King tides hit Penrhyn and Manihiki

Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

Mama Jemima Tekena of Penrhyn is well and safe having already moved to another home to the middle of the island the night before exceptionally high king tides washed through, damaging her home.