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Cook Islanders in Kiwis squad

Friday 8 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby League remains optimistic of fielding a strong team at next year’s Rugby League World Cup despite the selection of five players of Cook Islands descent in the Kiwis’ World Cup squad.

CHURCH TALK: When you are surrounded by uncertainty and fear, hear Him

Friday 8 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Our Father knows that when we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear, what will help us the most is to hear His Son, writes Russell M. Nelson, the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

LETTERS: Destroying Rarotonga’s beautiful trees

Friday 8 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Friday October 8, 2021

No plans for booster shots

Friday 8 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

A government spokesperson says the Cook Islands is not considering Covid-19 vaccine booster shots at this stage.

Happy to be home

Friday 8 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

It has cost Cook Islands taxpayers $94,000 to fly 87 people from Christchurch to Rarotonga on the first of two repatriation flights.

China seemingly set on new approach to Pacific influence

Thursday 7 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

China seems set to change the way it relates to Pacific nations.

In brief: News from around the Pacific

Thursday 7 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Halt the vaccines call; anaesthetic investigation after deaths; and Apia market plan ditched

KATA: Public service weeding

Thursday 7 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Avatiu to battle Matavera in midweek football matches

Thursday 7 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

An epic showdown is set for the mid-week match in the Tower Insurance premier men’s division where Avatiu clash with Matavera at Takitumu School grounds.

LETTERS: Two sides of the same coin

Thursday 7 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Thursday October 7, 2021

Murienua holds ‘Food and Garage Sale’

Thursday 7 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

The opening day of the ‘Food and Garage Sale’ yesterday organised by the Murienua community proved a major hit with more produce and delicacies expected today and tomorrow.

Deputy Prime Minister ‘steps aside’

Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National, Politics

Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau has been revealed as the government member facing conspiracy to defraud charge.

RNZAF find missing Kiribati sailors

Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional

An aircrew on a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Orion have located two people who were reported overdue from a trip to Maiana Island in Kiribati.

In brief: News from around the Pacific

Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Vaccination continues in Fiji for targeted youth population; Concerns over forcible dispersal of Papua protest in Jakarta; Police reports six dead from tribal fight in Papua

KATA: ‘survival’ cash management strategy

Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Footballers set to battle it out in eighth round

Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The eighth round of the 2021 Rarotonga Football Competition kicks off this afternoon.

Basketball season ends on a high

Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports

After eight weeks of growth and development in basketball with what started as a small committee of passionate basketball players - has resulted in a tightly knit group who are dedicated to continuing their slow and steady progress in developing the sport.

LETTERS: Alarm bells keep ringing

Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Wednesday October 6, 2021