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Articles by CI News Staff
Candidates for 2022 General Election confirmed
Saturday 2 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National
The number of candidates contesting the 2022 General Election has increased by 13 over the number who vied for 24 seats in the 2018 elections.
Cruise ship passengers make the most of time spent in the Cooks
Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Passengers from the first cruise ship to the Cook Islands have made the most of their time spent in Rarotonga.
Cruise ships return to Cook Islands
Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Tourism organisations are hailing the arrival of the first cruise ship to the Cook Islands in more than two years as a “return to normality”.
Netball Results
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Following are the netball results for Game 3 in Round 2 from the Wednesday 22 and Saturday 25 July matches.
Panthers win vital match against Eels
Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Tupapa Panthers have turned their fortunes around, with a strong win against the Avatiu Eels at home.
Cook Islands outclassed by Samoa in league test
Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Local Campbelltown junior David Nofoaluma crossed for four tries as Toa Samoa launched a new era ahead of the World Cup with a comfortable 42-12 win over the Cook Islands on Saturday night.
Polynesian rivals face off
Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports
Representative rugby league returns after a three-year hiatus tonight as Samoa and the Cook Islands meet in a celebration of cultures at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, writes Robert Crosby of League Unlimited.
Stage set for Olympic Day Fun Run
Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The National Stadium in Nikao was a hive of activity yesterday with excited preschool children taking part in the Mini Olympics event.
Kukis keeping it simple ahead of test match
Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands rugby league coach Tony Iro is focusing on the ‘fundamentals’ during training sessions this week ahead of Friday night’s Pacific Test match against Samoa.
Cybersecurity review to help battle ‘technological threats’
Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Government has partnered with the Oceania Cyber Security Centre (OCSC) from Melbourne Australia, to undertake a Cyber Security Capacity Maturity Model for Nations (CMM) Review.
Weightlifter Lynch secures Mini games bronze medals
Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Weightlifter Manine Lynch won Team Cook Islands’ first medals at the Pacific Mini Games in Saipan, Northern Marianas, last night.
Titikaveka maintains netball lead
Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Defending champs Titikaveka Pearls remain unbeaten in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition.
Kukis rallying support for Pacific test clash
Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports
Drummers are expected to be out in full force to boost the Cook Islands Kukis against Samoa in the Pacific Test clash this week at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney.
A change of Professors: Laparoscopic surgery to continue in Rarotonga
Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Fifteen years ago, Professor John Dunn introduced laparoscopic surgery and flexible endoscopy to Rarotonga Hospital with the help of anaesthetic and senior nursing colleagues Dr Ian Campbell and Sue Valentine.
Young Broncos forwards headline national squad
Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports
Former Roosters and Sharks forward Tinirau Arona will return from England to provide experience for a young Cook Islands team named for next Friday night’s Pacific Test against Samoa (Cook Islands time).
Game on! Pacific Mini Games officially kicks off
Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The 2022 Pacific Mini Games officially kicked off last night with the official opening ceremony in Saipan, Northern Marianas.
Team Cook Islands arrives in Northern Marianas in good spirits
Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The first lot of athletes representing Cook Islands at the 2022 Pacific Mini Games have arrived in Saipan, Northern Marianas.
Swimmer hoping to make a splash at the Commonwealth Games
Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Swimming
Sixteen-year-old Cook Islander Lanihei Connolly will represent the Cook Islands at next month's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Election date confirmed
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
The 2022 General Election will be held on August 1, announced the Queen’s Representative (QR) Sir Tom Marsters on Monday.
Titikaveka takes the lead in netball competition
Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Titikaveka premier side has kept its unbeaten run intact, finishing on top after the first round of matches in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition.
