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Articles by CI News Staff
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.
Sporting organisations clampdown on vaping
Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National
The executive members of a local sporting organisation will be visiting schools to raise awareness on nicotine products after a vape was confiscated from an 11-year-old at the Rising Stars tournament on Friday.
PM opens first ever Cook Islands High Commission in Fiji
Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National
Prime Minister Mark Brown officially opened the Cook Islands High Commission in Suva, Fiji, on Sunday (Cook Islands time).
All hail the Queen: Cook Islands sends best wishes
Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown is sending the country’s congratulations and best wishes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth as celebrations begin in Britain and around the world for her Platinum Jubilee.
Titikaveka’s unbeaten run continues
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
The unbeaten Titikaveka premier side has extended its lead in the Rarotonga Netball Club competition after another hard-fought win on Saturday.
RedBullz claim Conan’s Cup
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Countryside RedBullz put on a strong performance to claim the inaugural Cook Islands Women’s Rugby League Conan’s Cup title on Friday at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.
Touch finals prove ‘age is just a number’
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association concluded their 2022 weekly club competition with exciting matches in the mixed division finals last week.
Town stun Country in preseason clash
Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union kicked off their 2022 season with a Town versus Country match at The Swamp in Avatiu over the weekend.
Visiting French naval vessel engaged in surveillance patrols
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The visiting French naval vessel Arago has been engaged in surveillance patrols, Cook Islands Police confirmed last night.
Cook Islands to host Polynesian Cup
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Basketball, Sports
Cook Islands Basketball Federation will be hosting the Polynesian Cup 5x5 tournament in New Zealand later in the year.
Covid-19 still the biggest financial risk
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Covid-19 remains the Cook Island’s biggest financial risk as the Government continues pouring money into the nation’s health response.
Local players earmarked for women’s World Cup
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The inaugural Conan’s Cup women’s rugby league series is down to the wire with the Townside Titans and Countryside Redbulls set to battle for the title this week.
