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Hamilton back on World 7s series calendar

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

The World Sevens series will return to Hamilton next January with the Black Ferns and All Blacks Sevens set to defend their respective titles.

LETTERS: It’s time to wake up people!

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

Dear Editor, here we are trying to survive the worst economic crisis to hit our tourism sector which is basically the country’s GDP producer and we continue to get brutalised by things which we have no control over.

‘It’s an ongoing problem … I’m tired of all the flooding’

Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Weather

The heavy downpour yesterday morning caused severe flooding in Tikioki road, situated northeast of Titikaveka, blocking access to homes.

Kiribati signs multiple deals to work more closely with China, govt says

Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional

Kiribati formalised up to 10 agreements with China "to further elevate cooperation" between the two countries following Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to the island last Friday.

Third member of Ardern's US delegation tests positive for Covid-19

Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

A third member of the Prime Minister's delegation has tested positive for Covid-19, and is now isolating in Washington DC.

Kata: Parliament

Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Titans win IPL title in debut season

Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

In the most attended (104,859 fans) cricket match in the history of the sport, the Gujarat Titans defeated the Rajasthan Royals to be crowned IPL 2022 champions in their debut season.

Town stun Country in preseason clash

Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby Union kicked off their 2022 season with a Town versus Country match at The Swamp in Avatiu over the weekend.

An opportunity to diversify and enrich our lives

Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

Citizenship is a relationship between an individual and a nation to which the individual owes allegiance and in turn is entitled to its protection. A nation grants certain rights and privileges to its citizens, in return citizens are expected to obey their country’s laws, writes Ruta Mave.

Returning dancers crowned Te Mire Ura champions

Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National

Te Mire Ura 2022 Expert dance champions Uirangi Bishop and Tupa Tupa returned to the dance floor after 11 years, proving they still have the skills, talent and pride for their culture, sweeping the first prize awards in their categories and claiming the esteemed titles.

MPs amend rules to allow for increase in sitting days

Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Parliament has passed new Standing Orders that allow Members of Parliament to appear virtually and could result in 45 more sitting days a year.

Kata: China's Foreign Minister

Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Celebrating our treasures

Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

A film documentary on celebrated carver Mike Tavioni and his wife Awhitia has inspired a Cook Islands creative to rediscover her passion for storytelling.

Visiting French naval vessel engaged in surveillance patrols

Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

The visiting French naval vessel Arago has been engaged in surveillance patrols, Cook Islands Police confirmed last night.

Rajasthan Royals beat Bangalore to enter IPL finals after 13 years

Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Dedicating this season to their first ever captain Shane Warne, the Rajasthan Royals entered their second IPL final since winning the inaugural tournament in 2008.

Tupapa to battle Titikaveka for top spot

Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

Titikaveka premier side will be hoping to continue their winning run in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition against Tupapa this afternoon.

LETTERS: ‘Say your bit and hang up’

Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, that Prime Minister Brown needs to say to China’s foreign minister by phone is simple – “When there is proof from the highest international authorities that China’s cultural genocide of the Uyghur indigenous people has ended, and they have had their lives and property restored, we’ll continue this phone call. Good bye.”

‘We have to give them a reason to play for us’

Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features

Cook Islands rugby league coach Tony Iro is on a mission to assemble the country’s best ever team for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup. Some of the league’s best players are eligible to play for the Cook Islands but Iro tells Cook Islands News’ Rashneel Kumar the mission is not that easy.

Election date to be announced following dissolution of Parliament

Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Government has ‘quite a lot’ of international business to attend to before advising the Queen’s Representative to dissolve Parliament and call an election.

China's Wang Yi arrives in Kiribati for brief visit

Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional

China's foreign minister Wang Yi is in Kiribati and will be meeting with the country's President Taneti Maamau to discuss bilateral relations.