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Sacked couple face more charges

Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

A number of top Cook Islands Government officials, including two who have been sacked, are facing additional charges which include theft and fraud.

Aitutaki’s Bicentennial celebrations get underway

Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

Light showers followed by beautiful sunshine with an array of colourfully dressed hosts and guests, marked the official opening of the historic 200th Bicentennial celebrations of the arrival of Christianity to Aitutaki in 1821.

FLNKS pleads for delay in New Caledonia independence vote

Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS party has called for "non-participation" in the independence referendum on December 12.

Ratu Wiliame Katonivere set to be Fiji's next president

Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama will move Ratu Wiliame Katonivere's name on Friday in Parliament to be the next President.

KATA: NZ covid response

Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

New Sevens coaches appointed

Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby Union has appointed the new head coaches of the national Sevens teams.

Playing for redemption

Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

For the Tower Insurance premier men’s match, it’s a clash of the bottom two this mid-week, Puaikura who stands at fifth and Matavera, three points behind, will battle it out on Friday at Raemaru Park.

LETTERS: Covid-19 vaccines save lives

Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Thursday October 21, 2021

Cooks economy on a ‘knife edge’ despite improved fiscal position

Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Government’s net fiscal balance for the year ended June is “better than expected” but warning bells have been sounded.

Traditional voyage for Aitutaki’s 200-year celebrations

Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

GPS and modern navigation will be switched off for the overnight trip to Aitutaki on Vaka Marumaru Atua. Instead, the crew will be using traditional wayfinding techniques guided by stars, wind, swell, and the sun.

Slow vax rates could see Solomons' borders closed until 2023

Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

Poor uptake of the Covid-19 vaccine in Solomon Islands could see the country's borders remaining closed until 2023.

In brief: More news from around the Pacific for October 20th

Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Call in Australia for detainees to be released after multiple Covid cases; Samoan Minister speaks out after drunk driving episode; Illegal mining on Kiribati coast increasing; Cook Islanders arriving to work in Southland meat works

Cyclists smash national record in 100 km ride

Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cycling, Sports

A team of cyclists have conquered a 100 kilometre cycle ride on Rarotonga and smashed a national record.

Squash skills to be highlighted at nationals

Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Squash

Well-honed shots and raw talents are set to collide at the Cook Islands Squash Nationals next week.

KATA: Sludge disposal

Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Cook Islands among the most vaccinated in the world

Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Wednesday October 20, 2021

Sludge could be dumped next to the Rarotonga landfill within two months

Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National

The ongoing saga regarding the disposal of the by-product sludge from Rarotonga water intakes could be put to rest within months.

Bringing the taste of Germany to Raro

Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Rarotonga will get a taste of Germany with the return of the annual Oktoberfest this coming weekend.

New Caledonia strikes nickel supply deal with Tesla

Tuesday 19 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

The nickel producer Prony Resources New Caledonia has struck a deal with the car manufacturer Tesla to supply 42,000 tons of the metal for use in batteries.

French Polynesia vaccination law to be amended

Tuesday 19 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

French Polynesia's president Edouard Fritch says the vaccination law will be amended as opposition to any form of compulsion continues.