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Survey reveals anxiety levels high in the Cooks

Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

A major mental health survey of people in Rarotonga and Aitutaki is underway and preliminary results point to a noticeable amount of anxiety and depression among residents since the Covid-19 outbreak.

Samoan opposition challenges suspension of leader in court

Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

Samoa's opposition has filed a legal challenge in court against the indefinite suspension of their party leader Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and party secretary Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi from Parliament.

Australia's pledge on climate change action in the Pacific

Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Australia, Regional

Australia's Foreign Minister has pledged Australia's commitment to taking stronger action on climate after meeting with Samoa's Prime Minister in Apia.

Kata: Vaping

Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

NZ teams claim top prizes

Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Badminton, Sports

The visiting New Zealand teams claimed the top prizes in the inaugural Oceania Masters in Paradise Badminton 2022 tournament which concluded with the finals on Tuesday.

OFC welcomes FIFA’s club licensing guide for women’s football

Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is excited to support Member Associations including Cook Islands through the wide-ranging possibilities created by FIFA’s new club licensing guide for women’s football.

LETTERS: Key questions on seabed mining

Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, reading an article in the paper dated 31.05.22, the Prime Minister touched on the subject of deep sea mining as part of our nation’s plan for diversification.

Students caught vaping

Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National

Vaping has become a problem at schools in Rarotonga, with at least one principal having to pull sports teams out of competitions as punishment.

Citizens Against Corruption to challenge DPM’s reinstatement in court

Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Citizens Against Corruption (CAC) will challenge the reinstatement of Robert Tapaitau as Deputy Prime Minister in the High Court.

China's success in Pacific not entirely on paper

Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Analysis - Despite China failing to gain endorsement from a dozen Pacific Island countries to sign up to its new regional multilateral trade and security agreement, Beijing has made its intentions known to the region: It is here to stay.

PNG minister attacked by own supporters

Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Police in Papua New Guinea say their investigations into last week's attack on energy minister Saki Soloma have found he was set upon by his own disgruntled supporters.

Cook Islands to compete in T20 World Cup qualifiers in Vanuatu

Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the qualification pathway for the Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2024.

Kata: Rule of law

Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: ‘Let’s keep the faith in who are our most important partners’

Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Sir, I applaud Nick Reeves for his thought provoking letter published in Cook Islands News on Tuesday that highlighted a number of high priority issues and challenges that our country needs to take stock of.

Inflation rate hike ‘inevitable’, say businesses

Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Inflation is set to rise to 4.3 per cent in the Cook Islands, the highest rate since 2008, and businesses are warning costs will be passed on to consumers.

Strong winds and heavy rain leave trail of destruction

Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Weather

Ferocious winds and heavy rain have unleashed havoc across Rarotonga bringing a destructive end to the month of May.

''Lāuga is a way of understanding the world of Fa'a Samoa' says author

Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

Sāmoan oratory, lāuga, is performed at formal and ceremonial gatherings. It is an integral part of the Sāmoan cultural and political landscape. It is ubiquitous, found at every level of Sāmoan life from the village fono to the Parliament.

Kata: Flooding

Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

RedBullz claim Conan’s Cup

Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Countryside RedBullz put on a strong performance to claim the inaugural Cook Islands Women’s Rugby League Conan’s Cup title on Friday at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.

Touch finals prove ‘age is just a number’

Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

Cook Islands Touch Association concluded their 2022 weekly club competition with exciting matches in the mixed division finals last week.