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‘Muddy buddies’ eco stream walk

Saturday 16 October 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion

For a fun school holiday activity this week, Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) and Muri Environment Care (MEC) invited kids on an eco-walk along Muri’s Aremango stream and the Aroko salt marsh, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

LETTERS: Robust process before vax decision

Saturday 16 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Saturday October 16, 2021

Police want more cops on our roads

Saturday 16 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands police say they need to be better resourced and more visible if there is to be a curb in motorcycle related offences.

Raro elderly excited to join Aitutaki’s Bi-Centennial celebrations

Saturday 16 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

A group of 14 Are Pa Metua elderly members flew out to Aitutaki yesterday afternoon “excited” to be part of the island’s historic 200 years anniversary celebration of the arrival of Christianity.

COP26: Small Marshall Islands delegation hopes for big impact

Friday 15 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional

The Marshall Islands hopes to see the global spotlight focused on climate adaptation and mitigation financing as world leaders and climate negotiators come together at the end of this month for the annual COP26 climate summit in Scotland.

PNG desparately needs overseas help to fight Covid-19

Friday 15 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Papua New Guinea is seeking more international medical support to combat Covid-19.

KATA: James Bond

Friday 15 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Athletes battle for personal bests

Friday 15 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Athletics, Sports

Athletics Cook Islands held its final domestic event for the season, the National Championships, this week. Although there was a small turnout in the two-day event that concluded yesterday, the annual competition proved its quality, not quantity, that matters the most.

CHURCH TALK: A ‘pricked’ conscience

Friday 15 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

In recent weeks in my church, the daily scripture has been concerned with the conversations between Jesus and the Pharisees. This prompted me in my last article to reflect on the accusation that Jesus called the Pharisees “hypocrites”, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

LETTERS: No jab, no job policy

Friday 15 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Friday October 15, 2021

Stricter protocols for returnees

Friday 15 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

More than 200 Cook Islands residents who were stranded in Auckland have touched down on Rarotonga.

Pasifika GP's face pandemic burnout

Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

Pasifika GPs on the front lines of the Covid-19 Delta outbreak in Aotearoa say they're on the brink of burn-out.

In brief: News from around the Pacific

Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Nearly 300 Ni-Vanautu workers arrive in New Zealand; A dozen cyclones forecast for Pacific; 391 new cases of Covid-19 in the past seven days in Fiji.

Titikaveka to Host football giants Tupapa

Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

A thrilling premier men’s game is expected at Teimurimotia Park on Friday between Titikaveka and Tupapa Maraerenga.

Cook Islands name training squad for Tri Nations series

Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Team Cook Islands has named a strong squad for the Tri Nations Series which will be held next month.

LETTERS: Fair and valid questions

Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Thursday October 14, 2021

All packed, ready to return!

Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Cook Islanders landing in Rarotonga from Auckland say they’re excited to be coming home.

Reduced cyclone risk

Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather

Cook Islands is expected to have a reduced risk of tropical cyclones, according to New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) latest outlook.

Hao fish farm project endorsed by Tahiti government

Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

The French Polynesian government says the fish farm project of the Chinese company Tahiti Nui Ocean Foods on Hao atoll is a unique opportunity to get engaged in the blue economy.