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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.

LETTERS: ‘No undue delay’ - Justice

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

Dear Editor, I refer to the letter to the editor published in the Cook Islands News, Saturday 13th August by an anonymous writer, and thank you for the opportunity to respond.

High profile cases to appear before Chief Justice

Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, National

The high-profile criminal cases involving a senior politician and two former heads of ministries will appear before the Chief Justice this afternoon for another follow up.

Inspiring the next generation of rugby stars

Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

All-rounder sportsgirl and Cook Islands Rugby Under-18s women’s development squad member Mahana Sijp stands proudly with her aunt and former national rep Margaret Nena during the official opening ceremony of the touring Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy.

Vanuatu prime minister calls for dissolution of parliament

Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

The prime minister of Vanuatu has called for a dissolution of parliament with over a-year-and-four-months still remaining in his four-year-tenure.

French Polynesian firefighters en route to La Gironde

Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

A team of French Polynesian fire-fighters have volunteered and are en route to help with bush fires in France.

Tokouso win 15s thriller

Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Residents’ chances of claiming their first ever Tri Nations 15s competition title took a dent when they lost to Tokouso in the opening match of the annual series on Saturday.

Kata: Medicine

Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rugby World Cup trophy arrives in Raro

Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Regional, Rugby Union

The Women’s – Rugby World Cup trophy has arrived in Rarotonga on the Air New Zealand flight yesterday afternoon.

Cannabis related charges

Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

Dear Editor, I want to take this time to thank everyone who voted in favour of the medicinal cannabis referendum. Your yes vote has indicated your faith that the use of medicinal cannabis is acceptable in the Cook Islands.

Govt set to remove vaccine requirement for travellers

Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Travel

The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is calling on the Government to remove the last of the barriers for people travelling to the Cook Islands.

Rarotonga-Papeete flights ‘will boost tourism’

Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Travel

The resumption of international flights between Cook Islands and Tahiti got off to a boisterous start with traditional ceremonies and celebrations in both countries marking the departure and arrival of the inaugural Air Rarotonga commercial flight on Saturday.

Tokouso wary of Residents

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The favoured Tokouso side is wary of the Cook Islands Residents in the Vodafone Tri Nations 15s series opener this afternoon at Victoria Park in Tupapa.

Dream come true

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

Cook Islander Angelina Thomson’s dream of starring in the Australian television soap opera Home And Away has finally come true after she made her Summer Bay debut as Kirby, one of four newcomers who make up the band Lyrik.

Manihiki’s Covid-19 cases increase to 38

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Covid-19 case numbers are climbing in Manihiki and Rakahanga, but Te Marae Ora acknowledges some of the cases were not disclosed until days after they were detected by health staff.

Storm extends Moeroa’s contract

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Back-rower Eliesa Katoa will join Storm from the Warriors on a two-year contract, while Tui Kamikamica and Tepai Moeroa will continue with deals that will expire at the end of next season.

Supporting aspiring entrepreneurs

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Hundreds turned out to support and help promote young and aspiring entrepreneurs in celebration of International Youth Day yesterday evening at the Constitution Park.

Petition decision

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands opposition parties are accepting the result of the general election, and are keeping quiet on whether they will lodge any petitions.

Young doctors return home to serve

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Features, Weekend

Doctor Hannah Cummings always knew she wanted to work in medicine, but she never thought she would return home to the Cook Islands so soon.

Kata: Parliament Staff

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion