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‘We have to give them a reason to play for us’

Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features

Cook Islands rugby league coach Tony Iro is on a mission to assemble the country’s best ever team for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup. Some of the league’s best players are eligible to play for the Cook Islands but Iro tells Cook Islands News’ Rashneel Kumar the mission is not that easy.

Election date to be announced following dissolution of Parliament

Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Government has ‘quite a lot’ of international business to attend to before advising the Queen’s Representative to dissolve Parliament and call an election.

China's Wang Yi arrives in Kiribati for brief visit

Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional

China's foreign minister Wang Yi is in Kiribati and will be meeting with the country's President Taneti Maamau to discuss bilateral relations.

Vanuatu declares a climate emergency

Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Vanuatu has become the first Pacific Small Island Developing State to declare it is facing a climate emergency.

Church Talk: What the future holds

Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Man comes into the world with a cry and goes out of it with a groan, and all between is more or less intoned with helpless wailing, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua.

Kata: Pension

Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Stage set for regional tournament

Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Badminton, Sports

Former badminton (senior) world champion Loke Poh Wong, who was recently elected the president of Badminton Oceania, will participate in the Oceania Masters in Paradise 2022 team tournament which starts this morning at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.

Fired up for Cup decider

Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

It will be all guns blazing in the inaugural Conan’s Cup women’s rugby league series decider when the Townside Titans battle the Countryside Redbulls this afternoon at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.

LETTERS: What a load of garbage!

Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, honourable Albert Nicholas is quoted in the Cook Islands News (Wednesday, May 25, 2022) – “Although incineration was considered to be the preferred best option in an assessment that was done about three years ago, we are open to other options...”

Dancers ready to strut their stuff at annual competition

Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National

For a night of cultural entertaining extravaganza, watch 17 dancers showcase their skills on stage at Te Mire Ura Expatriates, Masters and Experts cultural dancing competition which kicks off tonight at Rehab Nightclub.

Opposition leader calls for caution ahead of PM's phone call with China's foreign Minister

Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

Opposition leader Tina Browne has called for caution ahead of the Prime Minister’s phone call on Saturday with China foreign minister Wang Yi.

Convicted Tongan MPs win stays ahead of appeals

Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

All four Tongan MPs whose seats in parliament were voided after election petitions, have won stays pending appeals.

Government accused of neglecting Pacific partnerships as China's influence grows

Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

The government is being criticised for letting its relationships with Pacific islands drift, as China tries to boost its influence in the region.

Brilliant Bangalore end Lucknow’s campaign

Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Thanks to a swashbuckling maiden hundred from Rajat Patidar, a brilliant Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) side knocked the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) out of IPL 2022.

Kata: Avatiu harbour

Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Cook Islands to host Polynesian Cup

Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Basketball, Sports

Cook Islands Basketball Federation will be hosting the Polynesian Cup 5x5 tournament in New Zealand later in the year.

LETTERS: Plenty to ponder on cannabis

Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, if we were to legalise it (cannabis use), will this affect our charter position and partnerships with the likes of W.H.O (World Health Organization) or United Nations and Pacific nations?

Opposition proposes $12 minimum wage

Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The Opposition has vowed to increase minimum wage to $12 an hour and the Old Age Pension by $300 a month if elected into government this year, says leader.

Police start crackdown on speeding drivers

Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Police have stepped up their crackdown on motorists driving at high speed in the Reduced Speed Zone in Rarotonga.

Fiji acts to protect against potential outbreak of monkeypox

Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji's Ministry of Health is putting in place strategies to protect Fiji from Monkeypox.