Articles by CI News Staff

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.

Young talents shine at Primary Schools U13 Quick Rip tournament

Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports

Eight teams took part in the Rarotonga Primary Schools U13 Quick Rip tournament as part of the Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy visit to the Cook Islands.

Rarotonga-Papeete flights ‘will boost tourism’

Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism

The resumption of international flights between Cook Islands and Tahiti got off to a boisterous start with traditional ceremonies and celebrations in both countries marking the departure and arrival of the inaugural Air Rarotonga commercial flight on Saturday.

Participants prove ‘sky is the limit’ in fitness challenge

Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Aka’uka Time held a six-week Sky is the Limit Challenge which saw participants embrace healthy lifestyle through dance fitness aerobic workout.

Baudinet in fine form

Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis

Local tennis star Brett Baudinet and his Pacific Oceania Davis Cup team were scheduled to play Saudi Arabia for a place in World Group II last night.

Winners are grinners: New MPs ready to serve

Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands Party’s Sonny Williams and Tukaka (Kaka) Ama claimed two more seats for the governing party in the final count of the 2022 general election this week.

Competitor at heart

Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Sports

Top middle-distance runner Alex Beddoes was disappointed at not being able to perform to his best at the Commonwealth Games after a bout with Covid-19 but he’s raring to return stronger next season.

Cooks welcome meeting with President Biden

Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

Cook Islands have not had any engagement from US officials on the proposed high-level hosting by the US government intended for next month, says Tepaeru Herrmann, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration.

Ladies triple teams our last medal hope

Friday 5 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Commonwealth Games, Sports

The national bowls Ladies Triples was last night Cook Islands’ only hope for a medal at the Commonwealth Games.

Hunt for Commonwealth Games medal continues

Wednesday 3 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Commonwealth Games, Sports

Team Cook Islands were yesterday bracing for another exciting day of events in athletics, weightlifting and lawn bowls at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Baudinet set to play in his 19th Davis Cup

Wednesday 3 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis

Cook Islands’ top tennis player Brett Baudinet is set to represent the country in his 19th Davis Cup competition which starts next week.

‘Well-prepared’ for monkeypox, says Ministry of Health

Wednesday 3 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is confident they have the measures in place in the event of a monkeypox outbreak in the Cook Islands.

Beddoes racing against time to be fit for Games

Tuesday 2 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Commonwealth Games, Sports

Cook Islands middle distance runner Alex Beddoes is in doubt for the Commonwealth Games after contracting Covid-19 which affected his preparations.

Taking Cook Islands to the world

Tuesday 2 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Commonwealth Games, Sports

Cook Islander Paul Lynch and his wife Shona, who are in Birmingham, United Kingdom to support Team Cook Islands competing at the Commonwealth Games, are in awe at the spectacle created by the Games held every four years.

‘I hope the right people get into government’, say voters

Tuesday 2 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Voters in the Cook Islands hit the polling stations Monday morning putting to end the 49-day campaign period that started in mid-June.