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Prime Minister confirms Cannabis referendum

Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

Prime Minister Mark Brown last night confirmed a cannabis referendum will be part of this year’s General Election to be held on August 1.

Kukis rallying support for Pacific test clash

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

Drummers are expected to be out in full force to boost the Cook Islands Kukis against Samoa in the Pacific Test clash this week at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney.

Kata: Dogs vs people

Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Ability Games participants get into the Olympic spirit

Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

The Ability Games were hosted by Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) yesterday at the National Stadium in Nikao.

Raising newborn puppies

Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

New pups are often scared of their new surroundings. Children are likely to be excited, but too much noise and attention can scare the pup more, writes Dr Michael Baer of Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

A new Pacific reset? Why NZ must prioritise climate change and labour mobility

Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

Analysis -The frequent use of the term "shared values" to describe developments in the Pacific tends to obscure a distinct shift in New Zealand and Australian relations with their Pacific partners over the past two decades.

'Important to have role models in rugby league' says Murdoch-Masila

Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Kiwi Ferns' debutant Roxy Murdoch-Masila says it's important to have more female representation and role models in rugby league.

Fritch describes pro-independence candidates' wins in Tahiti as catastrophic

Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti

French Polynesia's president Edouard Fritch has described the election of three candidates of the pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira party to the French National Assembly as catastrophic.

Kata: Marine tourism

Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Ability Olympics kicks off week of sporting events

Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) kicks off its annual Ability Olympics today at the National Stadium.

Samoa v Cook Islands: Panther power meets band of brothers

Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Emotions will run high for players from both sides as Cook Islands and Samoa clash for the first time since a 2009 Pacific Cup qualifier in Cairns.

Dog attack prompts committee to step up response

Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Reports of a dog attack on a three-year-old on Rarotonga have prompted the dog control committee to step up their work against stray or violent dogs, while a resort owner has advocated tying dogs up overnight.

Rarotonga Seawall bursting with colour

Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Alex Coupe from Auckland says Rarotonga seawall mural is “lovely” and is particularly fond of the coconut crab illustration.

Pro-independence candidates in Tahiti win seats in French National Assembly

Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti

In an unprecedented result, French Polynesia's three seats in the French National Assembly have been won by the candidates of the pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira Party.

Nauru records first community Covid-19 cases

Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Nauru is now battling its first Covid-19 outbreak in the community.

Bears stun defending champs Panthers

Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports

Arorangi Bears reigned supreme in round three Rarotonga Club 15s clash beating defending champions Tupapa Panthers over the weekend.

OPINION: Dealing phobias

Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Voting is a safe space to have a public voice, you get to choose who you want to lead us out of the deep water we are in, just beware of the sharks, writes Ruta Mave.

Ministry to work on proposed rules and regulations for marine tourism

Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The Ministry of Marine Resources will soon start work on proposed rules and regulations for marine tourism, particularly turtle tours.

A change of Professors: Laparoscopic surgery to continue in Rarotonga

Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Fifteen years ago, Professor John Dunn introduced laparoscopic surgery and flexible endoscopy to Rarotonga Hospital with the help of anaesthetic and senior nursing colleagues Dr Ian Campbell and Sue Valentine.

Feeling stronger, fitter, lighter and more energetic

Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Health and Fitness exercise programmes appear to be moving across the island in waves.