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Five electoral petitions filed in High Court

Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Electoral petitions have been filed in the High Court accusing the Cook Islands Party of bribery and treating during the general election campaign.

Strengthening Takuvaine stream to protect nearby buildings from future floods

Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Work continues in the Takuvaine stream with the placing and construction of gabion wired basket cages filled with rocks that helps prevent erosion, retain a slope and fortify the banks.

Ex-Kiribati president warns judicial crisis could undermine democracy

Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional

A former leader of Kiribati warns the crisis involving the country's government and the courts has left the island nation with a "dysfunctional judiciary" and put a question mark over its democratic system.

Vanuatu president dissolves parliament

Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

The president of Vanuatu has dissolved the country's parliament just over halfway through the current four-year-term.

Kata: Police

Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Auckland City claim 10th title in OFC Champions League tournament

Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Auckland City FC have claimed the OFC Champions League 2022 title, and earned a place at the next FIFA Club World Cup™, after a 3-0 win over Tahiti’s AS Vénus at a wet and windy Ngahue Reserve in Auckland.

Young talents shine at Primary Schools U13 Quick Rip tournament

Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports

Eight teams took part in the Rarotonga Primary Schools U13 Quick Rip tournament as part of the Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy visit to the Cook Islands.

LETTERS: ‘Our failing Police Service’

Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, as the busiest working criminal bar lawyer in the country, I have witnessed the decline in the conduct and efficiency of the Police Service in the past 10 years.

Rising above the waves

Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weather

A windsurfer made the most of strong winds and high seas in Muri lagoon yesterday afternoon.

United Party to file petition over hotly contested seats

Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands United Party have confirmed they will lodge electoral petitions challenging the results of two hotly-contested seats in the 2022 general election.

Kata: Tax Department

Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Youngsters compete in annual College Badminton Tournament

Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Badminton, Sports

The 7th Annual College Badminton Tournament was played last week at the National Auditorium with the Junior Year 7 and 8 taking the court on Thursday and the Seniors on Friday.

Opposition party vows to challenge two election results

Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

An opposition party in the Cook Islands has announced it will file petitions challenging two results in the recent election.

LETTERS: International travel challenges

Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, have just done the flight from Sydney via Auckland to Rarotonga and it was the worst time we have done this – a whole day wasted sitting at the airport.

Avatiu harbour prepares for ‘high waves’

Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Four sailing vessels are berthed at Avatiu Port (as of yesterday afternoon) with three arriving from French Polynesia, on their way doing a world circuit.

Former staff plead guilty to stealing $240k from Police

Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A former staffer at the Cook Islands Police has pleaded guilty to defrauding the police service of more than $240,000, while also working in tandem with work associates to conspire to defraud the police office on multiple occasions.

Ongoing union strikes disrupt more domestic flights in New Caledonia

Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

Domestic flights have been cancelled again in New Caledonia as a conflict between Air Caledonie and the workers' union continues.

"We will be there" Loughman to face no confidence vote on Friday

Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

The Vanuatu prime minister Bob Loughman has confirmed he will attend the next sitting of an extra-ordinary parliament session on Friday to face a motion of no-confidence in his leadership.

Kata: Economic Diversification

Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Empowering young girls

Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Women’s World Rugby trophy is making its rounds as part of Rugby World Cup’s Championing Oceania Programme to grow and support women and girls’ rugby in the Pacific.