Articles by CI News Staff

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.

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.