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Both rival New Caledonia sides left in run for French National Assembly seats

Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

New Caledonia's first round of the French National Assembly election has seen surprise advances of the pro-independence FLNKS whose two candidates both made it to Sunday's run-off round.

France will bolster its presence in South Pacific says Lecornu

Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The French defence minister Sebastien Lecornu says France will bolster its presence in the South Pacific while being committed to a multilateral approach that respects everyone's sovereignty.

Kata: Amen

Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Eels survive Bears attack

Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

A last-minute try saved Avatiu Nikao Eels against arch rivals Arorangi Bears in round two of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition over the weekend.

LETTERS: Unbelief – biggest downfall and delay

Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, four hundred and thirty (430) years Israel lived in a land of bondage, slavery and captivity under the vice of King Pharaoh of Egypt until God sent a mighty deliverer by the name of Moses.

Rise in motor vehicle crashes

Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Increasingly busier road and an ingrained driving culture of casual or careless attitudes are the key factors leading to an increase in motor vehicle crashes in Rarotonga.

Te Kukupa II set to arrive in Rarotonga in July

Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The new police patrol boat Te Kukupa II will depart Australia for Rarotonga via the north Coast of Australia next month and plans to arrive here on July 20.

Kata: Trees

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Collaboration for sustainable tourism in the Pa Enua

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

In a bid to strengthen a valuable partnership with the Pa Enua, Cook Islands Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Atiu Island Government this week.

2022 Pacific Mini Games Athlete Profiles - Golf

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Golf, Sports

Cook Islands News profiles another athlete who will be representing the country in golf for the Pacific Mini Games, which will get underway on June 17.

Cowboys wary

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Arorangi Cowboys are bracing for a tough start to their 2022 Rarotonga Club 15s campaign when they take on the high flying Avatiu Nikao Eels at Raemaru Park this afternoon.

OPINION: The political scorecard

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

With billboards being erected in preparation for the 2022 General Election, Cook Islands News columnist Petero Okotai, the country’s foremost policy expert, discusses what might transpire on the polling day.

'Clean up campaign'

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

The Democratic Party will establish an independent commission against corruption if they get into power, says its leader.

Brider’s passion for natural heritage and conservation

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

It was an immense loss for the country that Joseph Brider was taken when he was just three years into his life’s work.

The glory of Rarotonga’s mountains

Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, Weekend

Cook Islands-born filmmaker Liam Kokaua had to climb a long way to share the stories about the mountains in Rarotonga.

Kata: Insomnia

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Second weekend of three for new look Pasifika festivals

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Two Pasifika festivals are taking place this weekend in Auckland.

Vanuatu constitutional amendments delayed after MPs boycott

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Vanuatu's speaker was forced to suspend a special parliamentary sitting this morning after the opposition and several government MPs did not turn up.

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Church Talk, Features

Are the trials you have been through or problems you are currently facing causing you to lose hope?

2022 Pacific Mini Games Athlete Profiles - Tennis

Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands News profiles two more athletes who will be representing the country in tennis for the Pacific Mini Games, which will get underway on June 17.