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Cannabis, the burning question in the Cooks

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Cannabis laws are relaxing globally, even Thailand a country with a history of strict drug legislation decriminalised marijuana cultivation and possession earlier this month.

Pacific News Briefs

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in

A one-year toddler has been recorded as the latest and youngest Covid-19-related death in Samoa.

Vanuatu court sentences four Bangladeshis for trafficking and slavery

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

The sentencing of four Bangladeshi nationals implicated in human trafficking in Vanuatu was handed down this week, after four years of a legal battle.

Mate Ma'a Tonga to field nine uncapped players in clash with Kiwis

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

Mate Ma'a Tonga is making a big move for Saturday's matchup against the Kiwis, with nine uncapped players to be fielded. Most of the team have played no more than one game for Tonga, with big names such as Andrew Fifita and Tevita Pangai Jnr watching from the side-line while Joe Ofahengaue sits in reserve.

Kata: Campaign

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Polynesian rivals face off

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports

Representative rugby league returns after a three-year hiatus tonight as Samoa and the Cook Islands meet in a celebration of cultures at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, writes Robert Crosby of League Unlimited.

LETTERS: Cannabis referendum

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I feel for those who wants this referendum to be accepted due to their illness and pain.

Cook Islands Covid-19 approach praised

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

A renowned Canadian expert on mapping Covid-19 says the Cook Islands can be proud of their approach to the pandemic.

Ministry monitors health of Mangaia’s marine environment

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) staff took part in a research expedition on Mangaia to monitor the island’s marine environment.

PNG Govt told it must end election "irregularities"

Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

The Papua New Guineea Government has been urged to do more to promote free, fair and safe national elections.

Leaving a lasting Pacific Ocean legacy

Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

In a vast ocean area with around 30,000 known islands, traditional navigators of the Pacific have been known to say, 'first you choose your destination, then you figure out how to get there'.

Kata: Referendum

Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Stage set for Olympic Day Fun Run

Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The National Stadium in Nikao was a hive of activity yesterday with excited preschool children taking part in the Mini Olympics event.

Kukis keeping it simple ahead of test match

Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands rugby league coach Tony Iro is focusing on the ‘fundamentals’ during training sessions this week ahead of Friday night’s Pacific Test match against Samoa.

LETTERS: 'Back to the old days'

Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, at a meeting at the Are Puka at Avatiu, the issue was raised “what has caused an increase in dog numbers”?

Weightlifter Lynch secures Mini games bronze medals

Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Weightlifter Manine Lynch won Team Cook Islands’ first medals at the Pacific Mini Games in Saipan, Northern Marianas, last night.

Democratic party accused of campaigning in disguise

Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The Opposition Democratic Party’s visits to primary schools this week for ‘career talks’ has been questioned by the Prime Minister who claimed the visits were campaigning in disguise and ‘smacks of desperation’.

PNG election misinformation 'worse than ever'

Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

As the Papua New Guinea elections approach there are increasing worries about the spread of false information.

Big hike in number of covid cases in Nauru

Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Nauru, Regional

The number of active Covid-19 cases in the community in Nauru has almost doubled in three days.

Titikaveka maintains netball lead

Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Defending champs Titikaveka Pearls remain unbeaten in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition.