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Articles by CI News Staff
Rising Stars off to an exciting start
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports
The 2022 Rising Stars Championship for netball and rugby got off to an exciting start with almost 650 players from 57 primary and secondary schools’ teams across Rarotonga competing.
Titikaveka survive netball battle
Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
Defending champions Titikaveka survived a tit-for-tat battle in the feature premier division match against Avatiu over the weekend.
Cooks will find ‘ready partners’ in PM Albanese
Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands will find ready partners in newly elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Foreign Minister Penny Wong and their fellow ministers, says the Australian High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Dr Christopher Watkins.
Subsidised LA-Raro flight will not return
Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism
Air New Zealand will not be able to provide Los Angeles (LA) flights and Tahiti will become the Cook Islands’ new pathway to the northern hemisphere markets.
Comeback Queens: Titans keep series alive
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The Townside Titans made an impressive comeback in the inaugural Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ series to keep their title hopes alive.
Stage set for Rising Stars Championship
Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The 2022 Rising Stars Championship for netball and rugby will be launched today at Raemaru Park, with a total of 57 teams from primary and secondary schools across Rarotonga and almost 650 players competing for the top spot and sponsored prizes.
Covid-19 breach accused to appear in court next week
Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National
A man will be sentenced on May 25 in the Criminal Court for breaching the Covid-19 Act.
Town down but not out
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Despite the heavy loss in the opening match of the inaugural Women’s Rugby League ‘Conan’s Cup’ series, the Townside Titans remain optimistic of their chances as they aim for a sensational comeback this Friday.
Deputy PM Robert Tapaitau reinstated
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
A seven-month suspension on Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau who is facing fraud related and theft charges has been lifted ahead of the general election later in the year.
Teaching them young!
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Athletics, Sports
About 30 Rarotonga children joined other 30,000 kids around the world to celebrate World Kids Athletics Day on Friday.
Tourism yield should be top priority: MP
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
A senior Opposition Democratic Party MP says pressure must be brought on Cook Islands Tourism to initiate innovative strategies that will change the current focus of attracting high numbers of visitors to the country to getting better economic yield.
Combatting NCDs in 10 minutes
Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Stakeholders in the community have come together to tackle the long-running problem of non-communicable diseases that has affected Cook Islanders for many years.
$9-million dollar upgrade for sports arena
Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports
Plans for a $9 million upgrade of the Cook Islands Stadium and Arena are now underway, with the beginning of the new project acknowledged with a plaque.
‘This is a debt weight that will be strangling the Cook Islands economy for the next decade’
Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
A Cook Islands businessman has questioned the integrity of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) 2022 Asian Development Outlook which reveals the extent of economic downfall in Cook Islands due to Covid-19 pandemic.
‘Tragedy’ as Cooks record first Covid death
Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
The Ministry of Health and the Prime Minister have confirmed a 63-year-old woman with underlying health conditions died on the way to hospital on the island of Aitutaki just before midnight on Friday.
Covid-19 cases cross 4000 mark
Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
The Covid-19 cases have crossed 4000 mark following a slight increase in Aitutaki over the Easter long weekend.
Health clinics to operate on reduced hours
Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
The Health Clinics of Rarotonga and Aitutaki will be operating on reduced hours this long weekend, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health said in a statement.
Driver escapes injury
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Drink driving offences and motor vehicle crashes dominate the complaints Police have received so far this month after dealing with record breaking dog complaints in March.
Freight support for local exporters
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands exporters have the opportunity to apply for Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia’s Covid-19 Freight Assistance Package.
Govt to ease restrictions in ‘next few weeks or month’
Saturday 9 April 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Negative household contacts choosing to remain in isolation at home continue to put pressure on private and public sectors. However the launch of the essential workers pass has provided some relief.
