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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
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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
United Nations praises Muri restoration efforts
Thursday 16 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, Local, National
Restoration ecologist Brennan Panzarella, pictured far right, speaks about the Muri Environment Care group’s restoration efforts with representatives from the United Nations Development Programme and other stakeholders on Wednesday afternoon.
Triathlon gears up for ‘next big event’
Thursday 16 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association Inc. (CITAI) is gearing up for its next big event after holding a successful Annual BSP Team Triathlon event on Saturday. On Saturday, February 25, the association will hold its annual Paradise Supplies Kids Triathlon at Tikioki Tri Site.
Economic uncertainty, rising costs a concern for businesses
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, Local, National
Two-thirds of Cook Islands businesses say they performed poorly over the past year as the impact of Covid-19 continues to ripple through the country, according to the latest Business Confidence Index report.
Raro duo set for World Champs
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands farewelled two athletes who will represent the country at the World Cross Country Championships in Bathurst, Australia later this week.
Submissions on minimum wage open to public
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, Economy, National
The 2023 Minimum Wage Review will be considered against a backdrop of rising costs for both living and running a business as the island nation continues to recover from Covid-19, the Ministry of Internal Affairs said in a statement on Tuesday.
World’s shortest man pays flying visit
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The Magic Circus of Samoa made a whistlestop at Rarotonga Airport on Monday afternoon on a chartered Air Rarotonga aircraft en-route from Samoa to Tahiti.
‘Hunger for win’ drives Eels to league victory
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels were ‘more hungry’ for win against defending champions Tupapa Panthers in the opening round of the Cook Islands Rugby League domestic 13s season over the weekend.
Drink driving, burglary arrests over the weekend
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, National
Two people were taken to hospital after being knocked off their motorcycle by a vehicle driven by an alleged drink driver in the early hours of Saturday morning, kicking off a busy weekend for the Cook Islands Police Service which included an arrest for a historical burglary.
Imported roses for Valentine’s Day
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Island Craft head florist Faurens Sophie, pictured, sprinkles the imported red roses with water as she prepares orders for Valentine’s Day today.
Eels, Sea Eagles off to flying start in Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition
Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels made a grand start to their 2023 Cook Islands Rugby League 13s season following a 38-8 win over defending champions Tupapa Panthers at The Swamp on Saturday. The Eels who won the League Nines in Paradise tournament last month proved elusive and scored most of their tries from broken play. They also […]
Touch heads into round three competition
Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Some good mixed games in the weekly Touch competition were held last Wednesday at the BCI stadium. In the U18s clash, Mighty Arrow team played against J Squad.
Tupapa off to OFC Champions League qualifiers
Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
Following a successful 2022 football campaign in winning the Tower Insurance Premiership in Rarotonga, Tupapa Maraerenga Football Club premier men have booked their spot to feature in the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League qualifiers to be held in Apia, Samoa.
Former Govt MP joins CIIC Board
Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, Local, National
A former Cook Islands Party MP who lost his seat at the 2022 general election is among the new members appointed to the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board.
10 years on: King’s Rep residence still ‘not fit for purpose’
Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The Official Residence of the King’s Representative in Titikaveka remains ‘not fit for purpose, or occupancy’ and the current KR Sir Tom Marsters has never slept a night there.
Eels, Panthers ready for battle
Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Swamp at Avatiu will host an intense battle between archrivals, Avatiu Nikao Eels and Tupapa Panthers, in round one of the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition.
Spreading the spirit of love
Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, In Depth, National
Valentine’s Day ‘organised chaos’ for gift retailers with 30-year romance. As gift retailer Island Craft gears up for its second-busiest holiday of the year, Valentine’s Day, business directors Fletcher and Vaea Melvin sit down with journalist Joanne Holden to share their love story and the secret to a lasting relationship.
Neighbours battle for village pride
Friday 10 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Village pride will be at stake when neighbours Titikaveka Bulldogs and Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles meet in the opening match of the Cook Islands Rugby League weekly 13s competition this afternoon at Teimurimotia Park.
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.
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.
