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Articles by CI News Staff
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Road incidents poised to return to pre-Covid levels
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, Local, National
Statistical data on traffic trends is reinforcing what Police have been predicting for the past several months, says spokesperson Trevor Pitt.
‘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.
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.
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.
Understanding court process around succession, occupation right, and lease applications
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National
The Ministry of Justice is releasing three brochures relating to the Land Division of the High Court that will assist the Cook Islands community in understanding the court process around succession, occupation right, and lease applications.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
