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Tournament helps educate youth

Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports

Approximately 650 netball and rugby players making up 56 teams from primary and secondary schools across Rarotonga competed in the 2022 Rising Stars Championship which closed last Friday at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.

Edwards to consider World Cup call-up for the Cooks

Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports

Kenny Edwards has had initial talks with Cook Islands about the potential of representing his heritage at the upcoming World Cup.

LETTERS: What about our environment?

Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, interesting to read about Lord Howe Island and how they have gone down a completely different road than the Cook Islands in terms of attracting tourists.

Rarotonga-bound cargo ship delayed, import costs affected

Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

A massive cargo ship carrying goods destined for the Cook Islands is delayed at the Ports of Auckland.

Bergman Gallery opens in Auckland

Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The new Bergman Gallery Auckland in New Zealand was officially opened over the weekend by Cook Islander Caren Rangi, Chair of the Arts Council of New Zealand, Toi Aotearoa.

UN Ocean Conference 2022: Ocean pollution like all forms of pollution must be prevented

Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Opinion - Our Ocean is the planet's largest ecosystem, regulating the climate, and providing livelihoods for billions. But its health is in danger, writes Anthony Talouli, Director of Waste Management Pollution Control of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme

Tuvalu's Kofe pulls out of UN event after China blocks Taiwanese delegates

Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tuvalu

Tuvalu's foreign minister and Nobel peace prize nominee Simon Kofe has withdrawn from a UN Ocean Conference in Portugal in protest against China's decision to block Taiwanese participants in the island nation's delegation.*

Kata: Drink driving

Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Panthers win vital match against Eels

Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Tupapa Panthers have turned their fortunes around, with a strong win against the Avatiu Eels at home.

Cook Islands outclassed by Samoa in league test

Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Local Campbelltown junior David Nofoaluma crossed for four tries as Toa Samoa launched a new era ahead of the World Cup with a comfortable 42-12 win over the Cook Islands on Saturday night.

LETTERS: Cannabis a health issue

Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, I want to praise and congratulate the two distinguished defence lawyers, Norman George and Mark Short, along with Cook Islands Law Society president Ben Marshall and the Executive Director of the New Zealand Drug Foundation, Sarah Helm.

Kiwis celebrate Matariki in the Cooks

Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

New Zealand High Commission staff have hosted an inaugural Matariki Ball in line with Māori New Year becoming a national holiday in Aotearoa.

Dog poisonings on the increase in Rarotonga

Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Temu Okotai from Rutaki says poison killed two of his dogs which had been part of his family for the past ten years, while Te Are Manu Veterinary Clinic is experiencing a significant influx of poisoned dogs on Rarotonga.

Imene o te Au Vairakau: Songs of Healing

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Eight talented composers old and new shared their knowledge and experiences of Te au Vairakau Tupuna o toku Matakeinanga/Enua - the Traditional Medicine of my Community/Island through song, in Te Mire Atu competition which was held on Thursday night at the National Auditorium.

Olympic Week sees hundreds getting active

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Go Local

The Ability Olympics, Mini Olympics and a fun run were all part of Olympic Week celebrations by Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC).

MV Seasurveyor at Avatiu Harbour

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

The first of the Seabed Minerals research vessels berthed at Avatiu Harbour this week.

Cooks golfer secures silver in tight finish at the Pacific Mini Games

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands golfer Rotana Howard has rounded off a fantastic 2022 Northern Marianas Pacific Mini Games with a silver medal.

Arere elected CIFA President

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports

Tiraa Arere is the newly elected President of the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) for the next four-year term from 2022-2026.

OPINION: What’s right and wrong about tourism in the Cook Islands

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Over five weeks I will outline what I see as the main problems which serve as barriers to tourism – from dogs to rubbish to mynahs to service to human rights.

OPINION: ‘They are just barking up the same tree with populist political policies’

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Opinion

Well, I am enjoying our visit to Aitutaki and I have also been talking up a storm with other opposition party supporters who are interested in what I have to say.