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Outrage as Australia walks away from refugee responsibilities

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

The Refugee Action Coalition has called Australia's apparent attempt to walk away from its responsibilities for the refugees it dumped in Papua New Guinea an outrage.

KATA: No jab, no job declaration

Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Youngsters set for round 9 battle

Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Like every other Wednesday - our grassroots will be preparing themselves for today’s face-offs at the CIFA Complex.

CI league star leads team to Super League

Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands rugby league superstar and Toulouse captain Johnathon Ford has lead his team to a spot in the Super League.

PET TALK: What should you be looking for

Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Just this week, we’ve had two cats brought into the vet clinic with blocked bladders. This is a serious emergency, almost always affecting male cats. Dr Ellen McBryde discusses what you should be looking out for, as well as steps you can take at home to help prevent this condition.

LETTERS: Looking at the alternatives

Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Wednesday October 13, 2021

Youth vaccination rollout moves to Pa Enua

Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands

With the majority of 12–15-year-olds on Rarotonga having now received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination, the roll-out will now move to the Pa Enua.

Cook Islands prepares for return of more stranded residents

Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

An estimated 232 Cook Islands residents are expected to arrive in Rarotonga tomorrow afternoon from Auckland.

In brief: News from around the Pacific

Tuesday 12 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Covid-19 claims another three lives in French Polynesia; Two men killed in separate crocodile attacks in Solomon Islands; Pandora Papers: Samoa to investigate Australian accountant link

New Caledonia seeks French army support to deal with Covid-19

Tuesday 12 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

The government of New Caledonia has asked the French army to help deal with the Covid-19 outbreak as the territory's medical services are stretched.

Oceania Football announces new comp schedule

Tuesday 12 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Oceania Football Confederation’s Executive Committee last week agreed to changes to the region’s competitions calendar for 2022 and a reshaped format for next year’s OFC Champions League.

Curtain-raiser for the Cooks Games

Tuesday 12 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Athletics, Sports

The annual Athletics Championship starts this week with two twilight meets, tomorrow and on Thursday 5pm at the National Stadium in Nikao.

LETTERS: Conflicts of interest

Tuesday 12 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for October 12, 2021

Motorcyclists responsible for majority of drink driving incidents

Tuesday 12 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Motorcyclists are in the firing line as latest police statistics show they are responsible for a large majority of alcohol related incidents on Rarotonga roads.

UN invited to French Polynesia as decolonisation stalled

Monday 11 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

French Polynesia's government says the United Nations is welcome to send a team to assess the territory as the pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira party has repeated its calls for France to allow its decolonisation under the auspices of the UN.

Tupapa teams maintain lead

Monday 11 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

In the Tower Insurance premier men’s match on Saturday, Tupapa found their usual style of playing and used it to secure their 2-0 win against Puaikura at CIFA Complex in Matavera.

KATA: Youth vaccinations

Monday 11 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: We should try to forgive but not forget

Monday 11 October 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

Once the news hits, the result is the flooding of messages to social media supporting the accused and giving them support saying they don’t believe the charges, that they are still the honest, truthful beings they grew up with, or associated with.