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Cook Islands outclassed by Samoa in league test

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

Local Campbelltown junior David Nofoaluma crossed for four tries as Toa Samoa launched a new era ahead of the World Cup with a comfortable 42-12 win over the Cook Islands on Saturday night.

LETTERS: Cannabis a health issue

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

Dear Editor, I want to praise and congratulate the two distinguished defence lawyers, Norman George and Mark Short, along with Cook Islands Law Society president Ben Marshall and the Executive Director of the New Zealand Drug Foundation, Sarah Helm.

Kiwis celebrate Matariki in the Cooks

Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

New Zealand High Commission staff have hosted an inaugural Matariki Ball in line with Māori New Year becoming a national holiday in Aotearoa.

Dog poisonings on the increase in Rarotonga

Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Temu Okotai from Rutaki says poison killed two of his dogs which had been part of his family for the past ten years, while Te Are Manu Veterinary Clinic is experiencing a significant influx of poisoned dogs on Rarotonga.

Imene o te Au Vairakau: Songs of Healing

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Eight talented composers old and new shared their knowledge and experiences of Te au Vairakau Tupuna o toku Matakeinanga/Enua - the Traditional Medicine of my Community/Island through song, in Te Mire Atu competition which was held on Thursday night at the National Auditorium.

Olympic Week sees hundreds getting active

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Go Local

The Ability Olympics, Mini Olympics and a fun run were all part of Olympic Week celebrations by Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC).

MV Seasurveyor at Avatiu Harbour

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

The first of the Seabed Minerals research vessels berthed at Avatiu Harbour this week.

Cooks golfer secures silver in tight finish at the Pacific Mini Games

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands golfer Rotana Howard has rounded off a fantastic 2022 Northern Marianas Pacific Mini Games with a silver medal.

Arere elected CIFA President

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports

Tiraa Arere is the newly elected President of the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) for the next four-year term from 2022-2026.

OPINION: What’s right and wrong about tourism in the Cook Islands

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Over five weeks I will outline what I see as the main problems which serve as barriers to tourism – from dogs to rubbish to mynahs to service to human rights.

OPINION: ‘They are just barking up the same tree with populist political policies’

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Opinion

Well, I am enjoying our visit to Aitutaki and I have also been talking up a storm with other opposition party supporters who are interested in what I have to say.

Cannabis, the burning question in the Cooks

Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Cannabis laws are relaxing globally, even Thailand a country with a history of strict drug legislation decriminalised marijuana cultivation and possession earlier this month.

Vanuatu court sentences four Bangladeshis for trafficking and slavery

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

The sentencing of four Bangladeshi nationals implicated in human trafficking in Vanuatu was handed down this week, after four years of a legal battle.

Mate Ma'a Tonga to field nine uncapped players in clash with Kiwis

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

Mate Ma'a Tonga is making a big move for Saturday's matchup against the Kiwis, with nine uncapped players to be fielded. Most of the team have played no more than one game for Tonga, with big names such as Andrew Fifita and Tevita Pangai Jnr watching from the side-line while Joe Ofahengaue sits in reserve.

Kata: Campaign

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Polynesian rivals face off

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports

Representative rugby league returns after a three-year hiatus tonight as Samoa and the Cook Islands meet in a celebration of cultures at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, writes Robert Crosby of League Unlimited.

LETTERS: Cannabis referendum

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I feel for those who wants this referendum to be accepted due to their illness and pain.

Cook Islands Covid-19 approach praised

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

A renowned Canadian expert on mapping Covid-19 says the Cook Islands can be proud of their approach to the pandemic.

Ministry monitors health of Mangaia’s marine environment

Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) staff took part in a research expedition on Mangaia to monitor the island’s marine environment.

PNG Govt told it must end election "irregularities"

Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

The Papua New Guineea Government has been urged to do more to promote free, fair and safe national elections.