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Articles by CI News Staff
Deputy PM Tapaitau to attend Samoa’s 60th/61st Independence Celebrations
Monday 29 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, Economy, National
Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau will represent the Government of the Cook Islands at Samoa’s 60th/61st Independence Celebrations to be held in Apia this week.
Rippa and rugby 7s off to flying start
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Rising Stars Rugby Championships kicked off last Friday with over 300 active participants.
Top four battle in netball
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
The Rarotonga Netball Club competition heads into semi-finals this week after intense rounds of playoff matches held last week.
New Zealand confirms $15m recovery support
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed $15 million emergency budget support for Cook Islands in its ongoing recovery from the impacts of Covid-19.
IMF dream closer, diplomatic ties with Canada established
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy
Cook Islands has come away from the G7 summit in Japan with a formal application in its hands to join the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and new diplomatic relations with Canada.
Medicinal cannabis products likely by June, says Williams
Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Medicinal cannabis products could be available to some people in the Cook Islands as early as June and will ‘definitely’ be available by the end of the year says the country’s secretary of health.
Avatiu prems emerge favourites
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Avatiu premier side won the much-anticipated top of the table clash in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition on Saturday to emerge the hot favourites in the weekly games which heads into knockouts this week.
Rarotonga names squad for Tri Series
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The following players have been asked to attend training at Avatiu Field at 5pm this afternoon.
Touch U18s finish third at Asia Pacific tournament
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands under-18 boys and girls teams finished third at the Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup 2023 held in Brisbane, Australia over the weekend.
Changes to BCI board
Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The board of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has announced changes to the board of the Bank of Cook Islands (BCI).
Bears end 20-year drought
Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Arorangi Bears premier men’s side ended their 20-year drought in the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s competition after beating defending champions Tupapa Panthers in a pulsating final at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia on Saturday.
Police investigate homicide, off duty officer stabbed
Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Police are continuing with a homicide investigation after a 29 year-old man was fatally stabbed on Saturday night.
League final bound to be a cracker
Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon
When defending champions Tupapa Panthers and Arorangi Bears meet in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition final this afternoon, one thing is guaranteed – an entertaining clash, one not to be missed.
Furniture Centre: Beating cooler days with ‘hot’ deals
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Go Local
Businesses are getting ready for the Mother’s Day rush.
Mother's Day: Gift your mum something special
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Go Local
Shop at Island Craft Limited and choose exclusive, unique bouquets designed to impress your mum on Mother’s Day.
Mother's Day: Dine-in-deal at OTB this Mother’s Day
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Go Local
Are you looking for a place to give your mum a treat this Mother’s Day?
Mother's Day: Resorts offer buffet specials
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Go Local
People are expecting to plate up on Mother’s Day, with most of the resorts offering buffet deals.
‘A new breed rising’: Bears stick to basics
Tuesday 9 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
A disappointed Avatiu Nikao Eels coach conceded their defeat to Arorangi Bears in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s premier men’s semi-final saying they lost to a better side on the day.
It’s Bears versus Panthers final!
Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Arorangi Bears stunned the minor premiership holders Avatiu Nikao Eels on Saturday to book their place in the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s premier men’s final this weekend.
Lady Panthers book final spot
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
The Lady Panthers side is through to the Cook Islands Rugby League women’s competition final after beating Lady Eels 14-8 in an exciting and close semi-final at Victoria Park yesterday.
