Articles by CI News Staff

$200k support to host regional Forum meeting

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, National, Regional

Cook Islands received financial boost from New Zealand to support the hosting of the Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting in 2023.

‘Gutsy’ Moana lose opener

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Moana went down fighting to reigning champions Australia Jillaroos 74-0 in their opening women’s Rugby League World Cup clash in England yesterday.

‘We’re after the same thing’ - PM Brown reacts to NZ’s call for ban on seabed mining

Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, National, Politics

As the New Zealand government moves towards a moratorium on deep sea mining in international waters, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown claims both governments are actually after the same thing. Matthew Littlewood and Caleb Fotheringham report.

Climate change conference details sketchy as PM leads delegation to Egypt

Wednesday 2 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National, Politics

As Prime Minister Mark Brown leads a significantly-sized delegation to a climate conference in Egypt - specific details surrounding the trip are sketchy.

Moana bracing for tough opener against reigning champs

Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands Moana are bracing for a tough Women’s Rugby League World Cup opener against reigning champions Australia tomorrow at 9.30am.

Sevens battle

Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The 2022 Raro 7s tournament will feature only local based teams despite interest from overseas clubs.

‘Extremely disappointing’: Kukis end World Cup campaign with big loss

Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands slumped to one of their worst defeats after going down to powerhouse Tonga 10-92 in their final Rugby League World Cup group match early yesterday.

Kukis face Tonga in a do or die clash

Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, League, Sports

The Cook Islands rugby league side faces a do or die situation in their final group match at the Rugby League World Cup in England.

Tennis juniors to compete in ITF tournaments in Fiji

Friday 21 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis

Tennis Cook Islands junior development players Maka Maui and Raetea Rongo will be heading overseas tonight to compete in two world-ranking International Tennis Federation (ITF) J5 tournaments next week in Lautoka, Fiji.

Kukis claim comeback win

Thursday 20 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands had to come from behind twice to beat Wales 18-12 in their opening Rugby League World Cup match at Leigh Sports Village Stadium in Manchester on Wednesday morning.

Cook Islands beat Wales in Rugby League World Cup

Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands started their Rugby League World Cup campaign with a 18-12 win against Wales on Wednesday morning.

Kukis ready for Welsh challenge

Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands rugby league side is excited and brimming with confidence ahead of their opening Rugby League World Cup match against Wales tomorrow at 8.30am (Cook Islands time).

Pride Cook Islands selected in NZ GiveOut Day campaign

Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National

Pride Cook Islands has been selected as the only organisation outside of New Zealand to participate in the inaugural GiveOut Day NZ fundraising campaign.

Cook Islands to sign strategic partnership deal with Australia

Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands is hoping to secure funding from Australia to support its climate and disaster resilience efforts when Australian Foreign Minister visits the country this week.

Homeward bound: Vaka Motu expected to arrive here on Saturday

Friday 14 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, National

The 50-foot, twin-hulled open-ocean sailing canoe, Vaka Motu Okeanos Waa’Qab is expected to arrive at Rarotonga this weekend.

Scammers target Cook Islands with climate change proposals

Friday 14 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National

Scammers are targeting the Cook Islands with climate change proposals.

Kata: Education summit

Thursday 13 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Prison facility

Thursday 13 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Boxing brings plenty of cheers at Cook Islands Games

Thursday 13 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Boxing, Sports

The crowd favourite boxing event concluded last night after three days of intensive competition at the National Auditorium.

Clean sweep in masters doubles tennis

Thursday 13 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis

Team Pukapuka made a clean sweep in the 2022 Cook Islands Games masters men’s doubles tennis competition on Tuesday.