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Articles by CI News Staff
Puna and Brown congratulate new Fiji PM
Thursday 29 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Fiji, National, Regional
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has welcomed new Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and the recently elected government of Fiji that was sworn in on Christmas Eve.
Lifting the standards of Cook Islands tourism products
Thursday 29 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, Local, National
Cook Islands Tourism is pleased to announce the launch of the nation’s new Cook Islands Quality Assured (CIQA) accreditation programme in January 2023, formally known as the Cook Islands Tourism Accreditation and Quality Assurance Programme.
Junior Rugby League Skills Clinic
Thursday 29 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Aspiring rugby league players will get a chance to learn the tricks of the trade from Cook Islands international and CK Athletic co-founder Kiana Takairangi.
Young basketballer inspired to represent Cook Islands
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Local, National
Mali Hodzic’s dream of playing professional basketball took a dramatic turn when he broke his arm over a year ago. But the determined 15-year-old made an inspiring comeback to keep his dream alive.
Cook Islands amongst best improvers in International Rugby League rankings
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands teams are among the best improvers in the latest International Rugby League World Rankings but the head of the national body says he still doesn’t agree with the ranking system.
All set for exciting Touch contest
Thursday 22 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Ronnies Boxing Day Touch Rugby Tourney set for Monday, December 26 already looks exciting. It will be played at the Ngatangiia field in both competitive and social categories.
Tonga diversion adds two hours to Rarotonga flight
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism
An Air New Zealand flight to Rarotonga was delayed by more than two hours yesterday, after being diverted to Tongatapu Fuaʻamotu International Airport in Tonga.
Busy year for Te Are Manu
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Local, National
This is my final column for 2022. It is a universal truth that the second to last column is really the last edition, because the last edition is a puff piece disguised as a “review” of the year.
Sanitation upgrade project given go ahead
Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, Local, National
The National Environment Service (NES) has advised Cook Islands Investment Corporation that following the Environmental Impact Assessment process, the Avarua Wharf Wastewater Improvement project has been given a permit and the go ahead.
Imua to drop off Aitutaki cargo
Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki residents are counting their lucky stars after Matson Shipping decided to visit the island to drop off essential supplies ahead of Christmas this weekend.
Rush to the pumps as petrol crisis eases
Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Local, National
There were long queues at leading petrol stations in Rarotonga on Saturday as people scrambled to fill up tanks after almost a week without petrol.
Justice Keane appointed Cook Islands’ new Chief Justice
Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National
Ministry of Justice has appointed a new head of Cook Islands judiciary to replace the retiring Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams KNZM, KC.
Rotaract Christmas in the Park a major success
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Entertainment, Features, Local, National
Wet weather and the petrol crisis failed to deter families who turned up in numbers for the 2022 Rotaract Christmas in the Park event on Wednesday night.
Celebrating the reason for the season
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Young Cook Islands performers will showcase their talent in the annual Kīnura Tapunui Music Festival tomorrow at the National Auditorium.
Aitutaki’s Xmas supplies in limbo
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands
Shipping delays and cancellation caused by bad weather has put Aitutaki’s Christmas plans on hold.
CICA conducts AGM, local comp heats up
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
The annual general meeting for the Cook Islands Cricket Association (CICA) at the Pukapuka hostel on December 7 was extremely well attended with 64 representatives from almost all the local clubs present on the night, including the president of Aitutaki cricket Daniel Mataiti.
Touch teams urged to register for 2023 Beach Games
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association is urging interested teams to register for Beach Touch competition at the upcoming Beach Games to be held from January 6-21, 2023.
Poto Williams to retire ahead of next NZ election
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, National, Politics
New Zealand-born Cook Islander Munokoapoto (Poto) Williams is one of the Labour MPs stepping down at the next election.
NZ Warriors aim to tap into Māori, Pasifika talent pool
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands will be hoping to gain exposure and experience from NZ Warriors’ commitment to have Māori and Pasifika representation in their sides at all levels, forming a new partnership to allow players a pathway towards the NRL and NRLW.
Marae Moana Community Outreach Team visits Aitutaki’s Araura College
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, Local, National
The Marae Moana Community Outreach team, Kevin Iro and Tim Meyer, visited Aitutaki this week.
