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Grassroots hyped for final rounds

Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

There is no questioning that today’s grassroots match will bring out the volume in all supporters and players.

PET TALK: A Day in the Life of a Vet

Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Most of us don’t know much about what goes on behind-the-scenes at a veterinary clinic. We see puppies and kittens, old pets on their last legs, and everything in between - all on a daily basis. Dr Ellen McBryde takes you through a day in the life of a veterinarian in Rarotonga.

Former Cook Islands international sevens rugby player in coma following brutal assault

Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Australia, Regional

Former Cook Islands international sevens rugby union player Kairan Mahia, 29, is in an induced coma in ICU at Royal Perth Hospital after he was allegedly hit from behind in a brutal assault on Sunday morning in Australia.

Confusion over border reopening

Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

Locals are uncertain what a border exclusively open to those aged 12 and over will mean for their families and businesses.

Warming oceans expected to ruin Pacific tuna industry

Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The COP26 climate talks have heard that the Pacific Island region will need to contend with the loss of Pacific tuna stocks which are under threat from climate change.

In brief: News from around the Pacific

Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

West Papuan highlights deforestation at major demo in the UK; New Caledonia cancels domestic flights for three weeks; Bougainville MP John Tabinam dies

Juniors impress in final badminton competition

Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Badminton, Sports

It was a slamming weekend for Badminton Cook Islands with the Badminton Under 15s Championship Games taking place on Friday and Saturday from 4pm-7pm at the TSA courts.

Tupapa claims football title

Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga’s Ladies in Black have claimed the Islander Hotel Women’s 2021 Round Cup Champions title.

KATA: Water shortage

Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: The benefits of investing in human resources

Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Opinion

The government departments, who have the mandate for managing legislation relating to private and public sector employment, always struggle to provide a level of professional service commensurate with the letter of the law, writes Te Tuhi Kelly, the leader of the Progressive Party of the Cook Islands.

Wichman named on prestigious 40 Under 40 list

Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Valery Wichman, a barrister and solicitor working as the director of Cook Islands Central Policy and Planning, is among 40 Pacific role models who have been selected by the University of Auckland for its 40 Under 40 list for 2021.

New Zealand aims to work more alongside Pacific nations

Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

The New Zealand Foreign Minister says the country's new Pacific policy is about a partnered approach. Nanaia Mahuta's focus on resilience is the follow up to the Pacific Reset set up three years ago.

French vessels caught fishing illegally by Vanuatu

Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

The Vanuatu government is unhappy with France after French fishing vessels were spotted fishing illegally near Aneityum, and the Matthew and Hunter islands.

Tabusoro-Fiji win series opener

Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Favourites Tabusoro-Fiji made a perfect start to their Vodafone-Tri Nations 15s campaign at The Swamp in Avatiu on Saturday.

Tupapa dominate at CIFA Complex

Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga greeted Avatiu to their doom in the Tower Insurance premier men’s match on Saturday, the giant killers Avatiu were unable to repeat their shocking takedowns at CIFA Complex.

OPINION: Understanding the beauty of the full blooming rose

Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

The misconception of strong women is not that they have attitudes, it’s because they have standards – just like a teabag, the best way to find out how strong a woman really is, is by dropping her into hot water.

Opposition slams water shortage

Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

A call from To Tatou Vai to conserve water has been slammed by an Opposition MP

Returnees to pay for MIQ

Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National

Cook Islands residents wanting to return home for Christmas on the two repatriation flights planned for November 17 and December 3 from Auckland will have to pay for their Managed Isolation/Quarantine (MIQ) in Rarotonga.

Border reopening receives support from Are Ariki

Saturday 6 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

The House of Ariki fully support Government’s decision to re-open the borders with New Zealand on January 13 next year.