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Paunu clinics return after ‘Covid’ break

Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

The “Paunu” or monitoring of children and mothers’ health in Rarotonga have restarted this week after an 18-month hiatus due to Covid-19 precautions and restrictions.

Public Service Commission calls for political neutrality

Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

The public sector has been asked to remain ‘politically neutral’ in the run up to the General Election to be held on August 1, 2022.

Coastal communities in Fiji affected by ocean flooding

Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

The national disaster management office in Fiji is urging coastal communities to continue to exercise caution today after recent ocean flooding events.

US-Marshalls resume long-stalled talks

Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Nearly three years after the first in-person preliminary discussions were held between the United States and the Marshall Islands for a third funding agreement in the Compact of Free Association treaty, negotiations resumed again this week with a two-day meeting at Kwajalein.

Kata: Dogs

Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Swimmer hoping to make a splash at the Commonwealth Games

Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Swimming

Sixteen-year-old Cook Islander Lanihei Connolly will represent the Cook Islands at next month's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

PM’s Australia tour financed by Aussie taxpayers

Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown’s four day Australia trip was bankrolled by Australia taxpayers.

2022 Pacific Mini Games Athlete Profiles – Weightlifting

Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports

Cook Islands News profiles another athlete who will be representing the country in weightlifting for the Pacific Mini Games, which will get underway on June 17.

Rape trial reveals alleged victims aged under 12-years-old

Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

A man charged with sexual offending has been referred to as “Uncle Moe” by four alleged victims who were all under the age of 12 when the alleged incidents took place.

More Pacific pressure to decarbonise shipping

Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Pacific nations advocating for the International Maritime Organisation to decarbonise the shipping sector say they will continue to push the global regulator to clean up the industry.

French Senate explores new statute for New Caledonia

Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

Work has begun in Paris towards a new statute for New Caledonia after three referendums on independence from France failed to give the Kanak people its expected emancipation.

Jacinda Ardern and Samoa's PM hold media briefing

Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

Samoa and China do not have any plans for military ties, Samoa Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa says.

Raro players dominate national netball squad

Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

Six debutantes will feature for the Cook Islands team in the upcoming Netball World Cup qualifier to be held in Suva, Fiji.

Avatiu hot on the heels of Titikaveka

Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

Avatiu premiers are hot on the heels of Titikaveka in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition following a big win over the weekend.

Mangaia hosts New Zealand high commission

Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

The island of Mangaia warmly welcomed the New Zealand high commissioner Tui Dewes on her first official visit to the island last week.

LETTERS: Te Maeva Nui ‘scaled down’

Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, bit sad to read, but understandable that once again there will be a smaller, scaled down version of the annual Constitution celebrations – Te Maeva Nui (Te Maeva Nui ‘scaled down’ due to budget cuts, Cook Islands News, June 10).

Election date confirmed

Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

The 2022 General Election will be held on August 1, announced the Queen’s Representative (QR) Sir Tom Marsters on Monday.

Both rival New Caledonia sides left in run for French National Assembly seats

Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

New Caledonia's first round of the French National Assembly election has seen surprise advances of the pro-independence FLNKS whose two candidates both made it to Sunday's run-off round.

France will bolster its presence in South Pacific says Lecornu

Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The French defence minister Sebastien Lecornu says France will bolster its presence in the South Pacific while being committed to a multilateral approach that respects everyone's sovereignty.

Kata: Amen

Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion