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KATA: Water charges

Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

MIQ now free for repatriates but costing the taxpayer $800,000

Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

Managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) is now free for people currently in MIQ and for people entering the country on December 2, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Plea for way home for hundreds of Tongan seasonal workers

Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

Hundreds of Tongan seasonal workers from the RSE scheme are stranded in New Zealand and desperate to get home.

KATA: Cook Islands debt

Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: The debate surrounding cannabis use

Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Opinion

Nothing provides such a division in the community as discussion about gay rights and cannabis reform. The debate regarding cannabis or marijuana and laws relating to its decriminalisation has been going on for decades worldwide.

No vax mandates for Cooks: PM

Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

The Cook Islands is not considering following New Zealand’s footsteps by enforcing ‘no jab, no job’ policy. says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Over 100 expats set to receive PR status

Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

Over a hundred people could become Cook Islands permanent residents before the end of the year, now that the Cook Islands Immigration Bill passed its third reading.

IFC promotes PNG agriculture

Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

The International Finance Corporation says the development of agriculture in the Markham and Ramu valleys of Papua New Guinea's Morobe Province, could mean major economic gains.

In brief: News from around the Pacific

Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

More New Caledonia domestic flights; 90 percent of Fiji population fully vaccinated against Covid-19; Fiji eases curfew

KATA: NZ superfund

Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Oe Vaka Nationals 2021 starts

Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports

The biggest annual event in the Oe Vaka calendar kicked off on Saturday, with 16 vaka taking to the water for the long-distance iron races.

Tabusoro crowned Tri Nations champions

Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Favourites Tabusoro Fiji claimed the Vodafone – Tri Nations 15s Championship in a closely contested decider against Tokouso – Samoa/Tonga at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.

Providing work opportunities for those living with disability

Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Features

The Creative Centre has just concluded a 20-week programme partnering with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and UNESCO Pacific which aimed to serve as a catalyst for preparing and supporting people with disabilities to enter safely and confidently into the workforce.

Paramount chief described as ‘extraordinary character’

Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Pukapuka Pakitonga Tetio Paulo Iti has been remembered as man who had “passion” for people.

Covid-19 outbreak harm to be determined by vax level: TMO

Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

A report complied by three infectious disease modellers from New Zealand, concludes that the harm an outbreak of Covid-19 will cause in the Cook Islands, will be directly determined by the level to which the entire population is vaccinated against the virus. By Derek Fox.

Series decider!

Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The power of Tokouso forwards and speed of the Tabusoro backline will headline the Vodafone – Tri Nations 15 Championship finale this afternoon at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.

Tupapa to take on Titikaveka

Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The soldiers in blue, Titikaveka, will take on the mighty black and white Tupapa Maraerenga in the feature premier men’s match this afternoon.

Local designer creates, expands fashion brand

Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features

With a number of businesses waiting on the border to reopen, one local designer is making the most of the slump, by expanding on her very own fashion brand.

KATA: Tree maintenance

Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion