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‘Small yet strong’ team for Pacific Mini Games

Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands will be hoping for some medals as they send a squad of 10 athletes to the Pacific Mini Games in the Northern Marianas next month.

Fun run for a good cause

Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Running, Sports

A 10-kilometre fun run is being held by charity group, Works With Faith to raise funds for an elderly persons’ new home in Rarotonga.

Champion dancer planning to bring the ‘wow’ factor

Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Cook Islands cultural dancers will hit the stage tonight for the best, competitive and most entertaining Te Mire Ura Senior dance competition.

Crown Law denies advising PM on Tapaitau’s reinstatement

Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Solicitor-General Graham Leung has denied giving advice to Prime Minister Mark Brown over the reinstatement of Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, who is facing corruption charges.

CNMI governor acquitted by Senate

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The CNMI Senate has acquitted Gov. Ralph Torres of all six articles of impeachment against him, with all seven remaining senators voting strictly along party lines.

'Everything came together' as Hokule'a completes journey to Tahiti

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti

Hawaii's famous Hokule'a traditional double hull canoe has completed the first leg of the "Kealaikahiki Voyage" from Hawaii to Tahiti.

Kata: Vice-chairman

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Bank of high energy anticipated at BSP squash tournament

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Squash

With eight teams already signed up for the BSP Business House Squash tournament starting this week, high energy action at the Nikao multi sports complex glass backed squash courts is guaranteed.

LETTERS: Treating voters, a common campaign method

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, with the national general election due within the next few months, I think it's fair to challenge each candidate that is standing.

New President of Badminton Oceania to visit next week

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Badminton, Sports

Ten teams will be competing in the Oceania Masters in Paradise 2022 – a badminton masters tournament for players aged over 35, next week.

Tapaitau reinstatement could bring nation into ‘disrepute’: NZ academic

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

A New Zealand political scientist has described the situation of Robert Tapaitau’s reinstatement as a cabinet minister as “highly unsatisfactory”.

Acceptance and equality for LGBTQ+

Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

IDAHOBIT is the International Day against homophobia, biphobia, interphobia and transphobia, it is the day against LGBTQIA+ discrimination which is commemorated on May 17.

Charges coming over Sam Basil car crash - Police Commissioner

Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

The man driving the car which collided with the vehicle carrying the late Papua New Guinea depuy prime minister, Sam Basil, is likely to face charges of dangerous driving.

France warned against 'recolonising' New Caledonia

Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

The Kanak people won't accept France's attempt to recolonise New Caledonia.

Kata: Covid numbers

Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Town down but not out

Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Despite the heavy loss in the opening match of the inaugural Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ series, the Townside Titans remain optimistic of their chances as they aim for a sensational comeback this Friday.

Close battles in game two

Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Netball, Sports

Rain failed to dampen the spirit of some netball clubs and players in Rarotonga who took the courts for game two of the 2022 season on Saturday.

LETTERS: Storm water runoff probe

Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, we see from Cook Islands News reporting that National Environment Service (NES) Director Halatoa Fua is undertaking further investigation into the “storm water runoff” at the Sheraton.

Community spread of Covid-19 slowing down

Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Covid-19 daily numbers have slowed down dramatically in the Pa Enua, but Te Marae Ora is still making precautions in the event of a resurgence.

Deputy PM Robert Tapaitau reinstated

Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

A seven-month suspension on Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau who is facing fraud related and theft charges has been lifted ahead of the general election later in the year.