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Vanuatu's Regenvanu says govt constitutional amendments bad for country

Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Vanuatu's opposition will boycott today's planned special parliamentary session, in order to stop the government from passing several constitutional amendments.

Russian superyacht leaves Fiji for US following a court ruling

Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

A Russian-owned superyacht docked in Fiji left for the United States on Tuesday after a Fiji court ordered its removal, saying it was a waste of money to maintain amid legal wrangling over its seizure.

Kata: Election time

Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

2022 Pacific Mini Games Athlete Profiles - Paddling

Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands News profiles two athletes who will be representing the country in paddling for the Pacific Mini Games, which will get underway on June 17.

Titikaveka takes the lead in netball competition

Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Titikaveka premier side has kept its unbeaten run intact, finishing on top after the first round of matches in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition.

Ombudsman offices keen to share information

Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Freedom of information remains more important than ever in this Covid-19 world, New Zealand Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says.

LETTERS: Stop relying on repeat boosters

Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, quite hard to believe we’re being told fourth booster shots are on the way.

MFEM, Chamber oppose minimum wage rise

Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National

Members of the Minimum Wage panel were told that increasing the minimum wage from $8 per hour to $8.50 per hour would increase the Cook Islands Government’s payroll by $650,000 per year.

Demo's pledge to eliminate corruption and debt

Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

The Democratic Party shared its manifesto on Monday evening at The Rarotongan Resort and Spa with the focus on eliminating corruption and debt while diversifying the country’s economy.

First-ever Samoan High Commission opened in Suva

Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

Samoa's prime minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has opened the country's first High Commission in Fiji with her counterpart Frank Bainimarama.

Pacific seeks to ensure 'wider commitment' on oceans

Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The global community needs to "be inspired" to defend the world's oceans ahead of the second United Nations Oceans Conference in Lisbon at the end of the month, a Fijian policymaker says.

Kata: Covering up

Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Nikao Sokattak FC nominated for finals in New Zealand

Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Ongoing travel restrictions and logistical challenges have forced the cancellation of the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League 2022 qualifying stage.

Electron sailors set sail on Aitutaki Lagoon

Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sailing, Sports

The weather gurus co-operated and for two glorious days on Aitutaki Lagoon, Electron sailors and supporters from New Zealand, Rarotonga and Aitutaki enjoyed genuine hospitality and an exciting series of Electron yacht racing up close.

LETTERS: Why does the Cook Islands not have a premier netball team?

Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, as a netball follower for many years I have often wondered why the Cook Islands have not had an ANZ premiership team to take advantage of the diaspora of talent in New Zealand.

More booster shots on the way: TMO

Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora says a fourth Covid-19 booster shot is going to be rolled out for people over 50 years of age.

Homeowners say squatters trashed their home

Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Sister and brother, Louise and Paterson Paiti have just returned to their family home in Arorangi to find a soiled mattress, dozens of empty beer bottles and a cut down toa tree in a heap.

Highlands airport oil spill 'act of terrorism' PNG police

Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

The police commander in Papua New Guinea's Western Highlands says the deliberate spilling of oil on the Kagamuga airport tarmac near Mt Hagen is an act of terrorism.

Cooks strengthen maritime surveillance capabilities

Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for aerial surveillance services with Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) director-general Dr. Manu Tupou-Roosen in Fiji last week.