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Questions on seabed exploration applications

Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion

For those of us who wish to dive a little deeper into the seabed exploration applications looking for answers to some obvious questions, it appears this will not be possible. We are currently not able to access the entire application from each company, for reasons of commercial sensitivity.

Tensions high at superfund meeting

Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

Tensions were high at the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund meeting on Wednesday night as some members voiced frustration that they would lose money from their New Zealand pension.

‘Threatened’ coconut crabs on the menu at $175 a pop

Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

A seasoned fisherman fears coconut crab population will be decimated if commercial operations continue profiteering from their trade.

Vaccine sceptics in PNG parliament asked to shut up

Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Papua New Guinea's government is under pressure to strengthen its message about Covid-19 vaccination, and MPs who spread baseless claims about vaccine efficacy have been asked to shut up.

Vanuatu backs Kanak call to delay vote on independence in New Caledonia

Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Vanuatu's leader is formally supporting the demand of Kanaks in New Caledonia for a delay in the referendum on independence.

KATA: Environment service

Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: It’s better to be safe than sorry

Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Friday November 19, 2021

KATA: The war on COVID-19

Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Between a rock and a hard place

Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Opinion

There are no bad employees, just bad employers, because if there were bad employees or potentially bad employees, they should have been filtered out with a proper pre-employment process and would not have been considered for employment.

A celebration of hard work and achievement

Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Features

Tereora College celebrated the success and academic achievements of their student body yesterday at the National Auditorium.

Beach Games to return in 2022

Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee this week announced that the Cook Islands Beach Games will be returning to Rarotonga next year after proving to be one of the biggest sporting events of 2020 during border closures.

Ulberg joins Championship club Broncos

Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands international Paul Ulberg has joined London Broncos for the 2022 Championship season.

Matavera set to battle Nikao Sokattak

Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

More epic battles, at CIFA Complex in Matavera, are set for this mid-week. A match between adored Nikao Sokattak FC and the ever improving Matavera FC, in the Islander Hotel women’s division is bound to be a gripping game to watch this afternoon.

Fijian families set for relocation as cyclone season arrives

Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Ten Fijian families living in a flood-prone area of the capital Suva are preparing to relocate from their homes, the government said.

In brief: News from around the Pacific

Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Covid-19 in Fiji: 14 deaths, 32 new cases; PNG Covid-19 deaths in capital underestimated; Date for Bougainville by-election moved; Supreme Court Justice in Samoa expresses concern at state of juvenile facility

Cook Islands Olympians share their experiences

Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports

A send off to the rollercoaster ride that was the 2020 Olympics campaign took place at the Waterline Restaurant - a successful end to the big year that saw two of the nation’s youngest athletes come home with big achievements.

Where is the medicinal cannabis?

Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Wednesday November 17, 2021

KATA: Pre-election engineering

Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

In brief: News from around the Pacific

Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Former Marshalls president Heine appointed USP pro-chancellor; PNG law reform head hits out at Pandemic Act; US seizes drugs bound for Fiji; PNG health minister welcomes NZ emergency medical team