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In brief: News from around the Pacific

Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Samoa chided by US Govt agency for child exploitation; Covid-19: Australia fulfils 1 million vaccine promise to Fiji - envoy; New Zealand's Reserve Bank is working to improve the financial inclusion of Pacific nations and territories

KATA: Superfund's investment portfolio

Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Pakistan confirm semifinals spot, Bangladesh’s campaign over!

Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

South Africa routed Bangladesh to remain second on the points table in Group 1 whereas Pakistan continued their dominance in Group 2 with an easy win over Namibia on day 11 of the T20 World Cup.

Crucial clashes in local football

Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

A new week of football competition will be welcomed today as grassroots kicks off the week at CIFA Complex in Matavera.

LETTERS: ‘Be a work horse, not a show pony’

Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Wednesday November 3, 2021

Tourism can bounce back better, says new regional study

Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The tourism sector in the Pacific including the Cook Islands has been significantly damaged by Covid-19 but there is potential for positive transformation, says the Asian Development Bank’s Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI).

Superfund shows interest in investing domestically

Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) made an offer to purchase Government’s stake in Vodafone Cook Islands Limited in a bid to invest domestically.

Tonga lockdown begins, schools and shops closed

Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

Tonga's first lockdown due to a case of Covid-19 has begun, and the streets of Nuku'alofa are quiet.

Australia sends more pandemic assistance to PNG

Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Australia continues to provide medical support to Papua New Guinea for the fight against Covid-19.

KATA: Cannabis plant bust

Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

England confirm semifinal spot and sink Sri Lanka’s hopes

Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Another all-round performance by England against Sri Lanka on day 10 has confirmed their spot in the semifinals of the T20 World Cup whereas Sri Lanka will now need a statistical miracle to progress further.

National sevens tournament to return

Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby Union is excited to announce and confirm that the RARO Rugby 7’s Tournament will proceed this year, following the same format of last year’s adjusted programme.

PM: ‘We are the ones with the most to lose if agreements are not reached and firm action is not decided upon’

Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

You may remember that several columns back I took the opportunity to talk to you all about climate change, its potential impacts here in the Cook Islands, and why it is something we all need to be thinking about, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

‘I know he hasn’t broken or breached the MIQ law’

Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The wife of the 35-year-old father of young children who was arrested last week and remanded into Arorangi Prison for 48 hours following incidents in Managed Isolation Quarantine (MIQ) for returning Cook Islanders from New Zealand, has spoken with Cook Islands News.

Turama- All Souls Day - remember and pray for loved ones who have passed on

Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Turama or All Souls Day is the special time of the year when graves in the Cook Islands are decorated with artificial or sweet scented fresh flowers and candles to remember and honour deceased loved ones.

Tonga's main island going into lockdown

Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

The Tongan Government has announced that the main island Tongatapu will go into lockdown from midnight after the discovery of the first case of Covid-19 in the Kingdom last week.

In brief: News from around the Pacific

Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

West Papua churches call for peace amid ongoing violence; Ten more community Covid cases in the CNMI; Don't ignore other health programmes: PNG health official; Court ruling upholds legality of Vanuatu government

KATA: Lonely planet travel award

Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

England, Afghanistan & New Zealand thrash opponents

Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

South Africa beat Sri Lanka in a thriller and England hammered Australia on day 8 whereas Afghanistan and New Zealand cruised to easy wins over Namibia and India on day 9.

Titikaveka stun hosts Puaikura

Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

They came, they saw, they conquered. Titikaveka added to Puaikura’s miserable season beating the home side 1-0 at Raemaru Park on Saturday.