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Pasifika 'let down' by Christchurch council over new stadium build

Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

Pasifika in Christchurch say they were skipped over in city council consultation for a major stadium project, and it's not the first time.

Human rights expert calls for more female leadership on climate

Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Women are still missing at the top climate table, warns a human rights lawyer from the Pacific.

KATA: Cannabis products

Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Customs ‘provide pieces of the puzzle’ in NZ’s cocaine bust

Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

A Cook Islands border agency played a major role in netting one of New Zealand’s biggest cocaine hauls.

NGO highlights their commitment to the environment

Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands’ commitment to reclaim the landscape from invasive species was highlighted by the American multinational news-based pay television channel, CNN, in its Call To Earth Day segment yesterday.

In brief: News from around the Pacific

Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Tuvalu looking at worst case scenarios; Samoa police net massive drug haul; Samoa's ruling FAST party to conduct audit of govt finances;

Fiji reopens international borders

Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji has reopened its international borders after covid closed them almost two years ago.

KATA: Cannabis laws

Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Stage set for Netball already in Paradise tournament

Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Netball, Sports

Dynamic netball talents will be on show in the Netball already in Paradise tournament.

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.