Articles by CI News Staff

TKV through to Opens finals

Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

The Rarotonga Netball Club competition open 1 and 2 semi-finals played on Wednesday.

Iro signs on at the Sharks until 2024

Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

A standout with the Newtown Jets this season in their climb into first position on the KOE NSW Cup ladder, young outside back Cook Islander Kayal Iro has signed a new contract with the Sharks, one that ties him to the Cronulla Club through until the end of the 2024 season.

Debutantes impress in World Cup opener

Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Cook Islands netball coach Joy Bates was impressed with the performance of debutantes who featured in the national team’s opening World Cup Qualifiers match on Tuesday night in Suva, Fiji.

Panthers through to finals

Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers are through to the Rarotonga Club 15s final after a dominating win against Arorangi Bears in the semi-final on Saturday.

Cook Islands off to impressive start in OFC Women’s Nations Cup

Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands made an excellent start to their OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 campaign with a crucial 1-all draw against Tonga on Friday night in Suva, Fiji.

Black Pearls ready for Qualifiers

Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

The Rarotonga Netball Club competition is heading into the knockouts this week after an intense competition in the preliminary rounds.

Alleged woman beater remanded in custody

Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National

A man who spent nearly a week on the run from police has been remanded without plea in custody.

Tupapa Panthers back on track

Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The reigning four-time championship winners Tupapa Panthers are back on track with another solid team performance over the weekend.

Alcohol suspected in two motor vehicle crashes

Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Police attended to two motor vehicle crashes in Rarotonga yesterday.

Tupapa Panthers out for vengeance

Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will be going all out for win when they take on Arorangi Bears in the final round of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition this afternoon.

Parties keep coalition cards close to chest

Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

The Democratic Party and Cook Islands Party have started pre-election coalition talks while the newly-formed United Party say they’re not interested.

Tennis youngsters ready to compete

Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis

The national junior tennis team is in Auckland to compete at the Junior Tennis- East Pacific Regional Qualifiers 2022, starting this Sunday (Cook Islands time).

Suspect still on the run following alleged assault

Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

Oswell Tunupopo, 37, is still on the run from the police after he allegedly assaulted a woman on Sunday and caused a deep cut above one of her eyes.

Kata: General Election

Thursday 7 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Race for the top four finish in Rarotonga Netball Club competition

Thursday 7 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

The Rarotonga Netball Club competition will hold its final round of matches this Saturday before the knockouts.

Immigration to finalise PR recipients

Thursday 7 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration has confirmed it has received verbal complaints about the Permanent Residency process this year.

Kata: Atiu seats

Wednesday 6 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

$300k poll budget

Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands General Election to be held on August 1, 2022, is estimated to cost taxpayers $300,000 – similar to the budget of past elections.

Bowlers off to Commonwealth Games

Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Bowling, Sports

Eighteen athletes will represent the Cook Islands at the XXII Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England which will be held from July 28 to August 8, 2022.

Eels notch comeback win

Monday 4 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Avatiu Nikao Eels scored a late try to secure a close 28-25 win against Arorangi Bears at home at The Swamp on Saturday.