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Kata: Fries

Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: ‘It’s time to come clean’

Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Dear Editor, Cook Islands News’ page 1 story on Monday, August 8 was on “call from To Tatou Vai to conserve water…”

Rarotonga runs out of frozen fries

Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National

Restaurants and fast-food chains in Rarotonga have been hit by a shortage of potato fries, as bad weather and shipping issues have delayed shipments and unloading of the frozen product.

Air New Zealand adds extra flights

Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism

Air New Zealand has doubled the weekly number of flights coming to the Cook Islands over the November to April period from five to 10.

Micronesia urges China, US to 'de-escalate tensions'

Tuesday 9 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia is concerned about the increase in geopolitical tensions between China and the United States, following the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.

Kata: Human Rights

Tuesday 9 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Manihiki crowned Constitution Touch champs

Tuesday 9 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The star-studded Manihiki won the Constitution Touch Competition held on Saturday at The Swamp in Avatiu.

Elikana shines in Sokattak’s second loss

Tuesday 9 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Nikao Sokattak goalkeeper Tahiri Elikana received the player of the match award in the club’s 0-1 loss toNew Caledonia’s Hienghène Sportin Group B of the OFC Champions League 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand.

LETTERS: ‘Wise use of resources’

Tuesday 9 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, Kia Orana. I am writing in reply to the article in your paper of Saturday, July 30, 2022, written by some unknown person on behalf of Te Ipukarea Society (The greenwashing of deep sea mining).

Establishment of Human Rights Institute proposed

Tuesday 9 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

The Ombudsman’s Office of the Cook Islands is looking to establish a Human Rights Institute.

Students head back to school

Tuesday 9 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Students around the country returned to school yesterday after two weeks of break for third term of studies.

Protesters demand action on domestic violence after woman is killed

Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

About 100 people have marched in New Caledonia to protest against what they see as government inaction to curb violence against women.

Pacific leaders to meet Joe Biden in Washington

Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Pacific Islands Forum leaders are set to meet with United States President Joe Biden next month as Washington aims to accelerate its diplomatic efforts to counter China's presence in the region.

Marshall Islands sees first Covid-19 spread

Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional

Majuro - The Marshall Islands lost its Covid-free status Monday when tests confirmed six positive cases in the capital, the first known community transmission since the pandemic started in early 2020.

Kata: Politics

Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Residents eye Tri Nations title

Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Residents are ready to go all out to win their first ever Tri Nations Cup which kicks this weekend.

Swimmer cherishes Comm Games experience

Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Commonwealth Games, Sports

Cook Islands swimmer Kirsten Andrea Fisher-Marsters, who represented the country at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom, shares her experience with thecoconet.tv. The Commonwealth Games will conclude with the closing ceremony early this morning.

LETTERS: Lack of flights to Raro

Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, oh well, you want to play with Air New Zealand, now you have to comply with their demands.

Tributes flow for fallen kapa haka icon

Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The body of Te Arawa kapa haka stalwart Sally-Ann Roberts (Ngāti Hinemihi, Ngāti Pikiao, Te Whakatōhea, Ngāpuhi) was repatriated back to Aotearoa New Zealand yesterday.

Call to conserve water as island enters dry period

Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

To Tatou Vai water authority is asking people to conserve water as Rarotonga enters a three-month drought spell.