Articles by CI News Staff

Trained, blessed, and ready for take-off

Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports

The Cook Islands national men’s cricket squad departs today for Auckland, the first stop on the road to the East Asia Pacific Sub-Regional Qualifying Tournament in Vanuatu.

Cooks welcomes second cruise ship this year

Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism

The Cook Islands has welcomed the second cruise ship of the year when the Paul Gauguin arrived in Aitutaki on Tuesday from Huahine, French Polynesia.

Grassroots kick off Rarotonga football season

Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

Week 1 of the football season makes a start today at CIFA Complex in Matavera. The Fiery Grassroots will be taking the field today, kicking their way into the new season!

Sailors prepare for Cook Islands Games

Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

The Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) is in preparation mode for the Cook Islands Games with its winter series.

Kata: Citizens against Corruption

Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

PET TALK: Caring for your pet’s teeth

Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

It was a proud moment, not to mention a profitable one, when I lost my first tooth. Most people lose their first tooth at 5 or 6 – I was 8.

Punanga Nui Market’s new toilets open for business

Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

The new Punanga Nui Market toilet block, designed to cater for up to 700 users a day, is now in full service.

Palmerston considers opening to visitors after vax rollout

Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

Palmerston Island will consider reopening its doors to visitors now that the adult population has received the Covid-19 booster shot.

Cooks’ economy vulnerable: ADB

Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

Covid-19, measles outbreaks, cyclones and the Hunga Tonga eruption have shown how vulnerable South Pacific economies are says the Asian Development Bank in a report this month.

Drunk tourists stumble out of a plane as police work returns to the ‘old days’

Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

Police work is involving more tourists as it returns to the “old days” says a police media release.

ADB expands Cook Islands presence

Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) joined the Government of the Cook Islands in an inauguration ceremony to officially open ADB’s Cook Islands Pacific Country Office (PCO) in Rarotonga.

Kata: Lawyers

Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tabusoro retains Vodafone Tri Nations 15s crown

Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

In a hard-fought final match, Tabusoro (Fiji) were able to repel a late Tokouso (Samoa/Tonga) assault on their try line, with the final score of Tabusoro 15, Tokouso 9.

Kata: Manuae trust

Saturday 27 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tabusoro ready for Tokouso

Saturday 27 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

In a repeat of last year’s title decider, defending champions Tabusoro Fiji will take on Tokouso – Samoa and Tonga in the Vodafone Tri Nations 15s Series final today.

Kata: Cannabis reform

Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

MFEM backs catastrophe risk insurance company

Friday 26 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

At the recent Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) sponsored by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and held in Port Vila, Vanuatu, attendees were captivated by a unique presentation by the region’s Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC).

Matapo joins CIP

Thursday 25 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands Party now has a commanding 15 seats to nine advantage in Parliament following the announcement from the newly-elected Independent MP from Mauke.

Tourists safely return after getting lost in the mountains

Monday 22 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Police have interviewed a couple of tourists who have emerged unscathed from a night in the mountains after getting lost on Friday.

Football season to kick off on August 31

Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

The 2022 Football Season will kick off with the first round of games on Wednesday, August 31.