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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

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.