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State of emergency declared on Tinian due to toxic fire

Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Northern Mariana Islands, Regional

A major disaster and state of significant emergency has been declared for the island of Tinian in the Northern Marianas because of an out of control fire with toxic fumes.

Residents get vital access back as Vanuatu airport to reopen

Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Flights to Lajmoli Airport in the Vanuatu island of Espiritu Santo will resume after 14 years.

Kata: American Democracy

Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks selection for OFC Women’s Nation Cup

Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Twenty footballers have made the final selection for the Cook Islands women’s national football team, who will be competing in the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Women’s National Cup tournament in Suva, Fiji, from July 13 to 30.

‘Great experience’ at Pacific Mini Games

Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Sports

The majority of the Cook Islands athletes have returned home from the Pacific Mini Games in Northern Marianas.

LETTERS: Samoa vs Cook Islands test match

Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, hats off to the brave men who soldiered on for our little nation.

Cruise ships return to Cook Islands

Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

Tourism organisations are hailing the arrival of the first cruise ship to the Cook Islands in more than two years as a “return to normality”.

The battle of the drums

Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The battle of the drums Te ‘Emo’anga Tangi Kaara (drumming competition) for juniors, is geared up to hit the big stage inside the National Auditorium tomorrow night.

Kata: Mortgage rates

Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Niue reopens its borders to New Zealand tourists

Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Niue, Regional

Niue is the latest Pacific Island to open to New Zealand tourists after more than two years of being shut due to the pandemic.

'Ninja style' bail checks before police shooting of Shargin Stephens

Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

Police emails seen by RNZ reveal officers planned to hide "ninja style" close to Shargin Stephens' house late at night to try and catch him breaching bail.

Tournament helps educate youth

Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports

Approximately 650 netball and rugby players making up 56 teams from primary and secondary schools across Rarotonga competed in the 2022 Rising Stars Championship which closed last Friday at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.

Edwards to consider World Cup call-up for the Cooks

Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports

Kenny Edwards has had initial talks with Cook Islands about the potential of representing his heritage at the upcoming World Cup.

LETTERS: What about our environment?

Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, interesting to read about Lord Howe Island and how they have gone down a completely different road than the Cook Islands in terms of attracting tourists.

Rarotonga-bound cargo ship delayed, import costs affected

Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

A massive cargo ship carrying goods destined for the Cook Islands is delayed at the Ports of Auckland.

Bergman Gallery opens in Auckland

Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The new Bergman Gallery Auckland in New Zealand was officially opened over the weekend by Cook Islander Caren Rangi, Chair of the Arts Council of New Zealand, Toi Aotearoa.

UN Ocean Conference 2022: Ocean pollution like all forms of pollution must be prevented

Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Opinion - Our Ocean is the planet's largest ecosystem, regulating the climate, and providing livelihoods for billions. But its health is in danger, writes Anthony Talouli, Director of Waste Management Pollution Control of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme

Tuvalu's Kofe pulls out of UN event after China blocks Taiwanese delegates

Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tuvalu

Tuvalu's foreign minister and Nobel peace prize nominee Simon Kofe has withdrawn from a UN Ocean Conference in Portugal in protest against China's decision to block Taiwanese participants in the island nation's delegation.*

Kata: Drink driving

Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Panthers win vital match against Eels

Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Tupapa Panthers have turned their fortunes around, with a strong win against the Avatiu Eels at home.