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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
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Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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Articles by CI News Staff
Tamarua for NRL All Stars clash
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islander Rochelle Tamarua will officiate the NRL All Stars women’s clash between Maori Women’s and Indigenous Women’s at Rotorua International Stadium in New Zealand this afternoon.
Aitutaki cricket swing back into action
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
After nearly a decade long break, cricket is swinging back in action on the island of Aitutaki. The 2022 season marked the island’s third year in reviving the sport “that most Aitutakians love to play and watch”, said Daniel Mataiti, president of Aitutaki Cricket Association.
‘Like shooting fish in a barrel’
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
A Ngatangiia resident has renewed a call to shorten the reduced speed zone through Muri as Police set up a checkpoint in the area for the second time in as many weeks.
Cook Islands Prime Minister calls on Japan to protect oceans
Wednesday 8 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics, Regional
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has spoken with the Prime Minister of Japan about his concerns about the plans to dump nuclear discharge into the Ocean.
Cook Islands Touch weekly competition gains momentum
Wednesday 8 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The second round of the Cook Islands Touch weekly competition saw some exciting matches on Monday at the National Stadium in Nikao, after rain and wind in the opening week.
Traffic infringements keep cops busy
Wednesday 8 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, National
More than 50 minor offence notices have been issued to Cook Islands road users in the five weeks since the New Year. Joanne Holden reports.
Are Pa Metua welcome new year
Wednesday 8 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Are Pa Metua welcomed 2023, happily catching up with their friends at the centre for the elderly - their first day back for the year.
Pacific Oceania loses in dramatic tie
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis
Brett Baudinet’s Pacific Oceania tennis team lost a dramatic Davis Cup tie in Barbados by three games to two.
In brief: Court news
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National
Court matters heard on January 2, 2023.
Cricket plans bumper season
Friday 3 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
After a successful finish to the 2022 cricket season, the national association is looking forward to some exciting development programmes this year to improve the profile of the sport in the Cook Islands.
Rongo selected to compete in ITF World Teams Competition in Sri Lanka
Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Tennis
Tennis youngster Raetea Rongo has been selected in Team Pacific Oceania for the 2023 ITF World Teams Competition Asia/Oceania Pre-Qualifying Events to be held in Sri Lanka from February 13-18.
Wright-Koteka appointed ICI head
Thursday 2 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
Former Cook Islands high commissioner to New Zealand, Elizabeth Wright-Koteka has been appointed the new Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI).
Touch starts
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association commences their season today at the BCI National stadium with the open men and women's category.
Davina takes part in leadership programme
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis
Eight women from the Pacific including Cook Islands’ Davina Hosking-Ashford were in Melbourne to graduate from the Pacific Women Leaders in Tennis programme and watch all the action at the Australian Open finals over the weekend.
Palmerston in urgent need for diesel to keep power supply
Monday 30 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
There is an urgent requirement for diesel fuel to keep power supply to Palmerston Island, says its executive officer Arthur Neale.
Cricket Finale!
Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
Raemaru Park in Arorangi will be a hive of activity today when it hosts the much anticipated 2022 Rarotonga Cricket Club competition finals.
Carlson re-elected League president
Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Charles Carlson was re-elected unopposed as the Cook Islands Rugby League Association (CIRLA) president at its annual general meeting on Wednesday.
Information withheld on Coroner cases
Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
A retired Australian police detective is calling for transparency in the Cook Islands’ coronial process. This is after his request to the Minister of Justice for information about whether inquests would be held into three cases of death at sea were rebuffed. Joanne Holden reports.
Touch readies for 2023 season
Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association will commence their regular touch season on Monday, January 30, and this year the weekly matches will be held at the National Stadium.
Cricket champs on track
Friday 27 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
Defending champions Arorangi Redbacks and Muri will be hoping to retain their titles in the 2022 Rarotonga Cricket Club competition finals this Saturday at Raemaru Park.
