Articles by CI News Staff

‘With sincere love and Jesus you go’

Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Diocesan Bishop Tutai and Mother Patricia Ann Pere, who is also known as Mama Pere, have fare-welled two of their beloved missionary warriors this week.

Search continues for missing fishermen

Monday 14 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

More than a week after two Rarotonga fishermen disappeared while on a fishing trip, search continues with no luck.

58 new Covid cases detected

Monday 14 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Aitutaki now has three cases of Covid-19, after first detecting the virus a week ago.

Fuel prices set to rise

Monday 14 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands will see prices increase particularly at the pump as the war continues to rage in Ukraine.

Napa named potential player for Combined Nations All Stars

Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands rugby league star Dylan Napa has been tipped to be selected as one of Combined Nations All Stars to play against England.

Queen’s Baton Relay completes Rarotonga run

Tuesday 8 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Commonwealth Games, Sports

The Cook Islands leg of the Queen’s Baton Relay concluded yesterday.

Kids triathlon event ‘just gets better and better’

Thursday 3 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon

It was a blisteringly hot afternoon on Saturday for the annual Cook Islands Triathlon Association Paradise Supplies Kids Triathlon event.

KATA: Mass testing

Thursday 3 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands face Solomon Islands, Tahiti and Vanuatu in Football World Cup qualifiers

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands National Men’s football team is selected for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Oceania Qualifiers after Tonga withdrew from a deciding match.

Touch association completes first round of weekly matches

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The round five of the Cook Islands Touch Association weekly competition marks the end of first round of open men’s and women’s round robin matches.

Cooks confirm first Covid-19 community case

Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands has today confirmed its first community case of Covid-19, bringing the total number of positive cases to nine.

Social way of life ‘not good for Omicron’: Health expert

Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Pacific cultures social way of life could be part of the reason for the high number of Omicron cases in New Zealand, says a leading regional health expert.

Covid-19: Fourth case recorded

Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

The Cook Islands has recorded its fourth Covid-19 case, says a statement from Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.

Head Hunters gang ‘active’ in the Cooks

Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

Notorious New Zealand-based Head Hunters gang has been labelled active in the Cook Islands, according to a report from an ‘independent, nonpartisan’ Sydney-based international policy think tank.

Reports on SG Puna stepping down ‘premature and puzzling’

Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics, Regional

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says any discussions relating to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna stepping aside are “premature and puzzling”.

Moorfield, Pick win Adventure Triathlon

Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The lagoon in Titikaveka could not have been more perfect for the PTS Adventure Triathlon which was held on Saturday afternoon.

Locations of interest

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

The Ministry of health have announced the following locations of interest which includes a number of bars and nightclubs, eateries, a bank and supermarket.

Man facing charges following Panama crash

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

A 43-year-old man is facing charges as a result of a crash in Panama in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Late notice ‘unacceptable’

Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

Calls have been made for government agencies to disseminate Covid-19 related information in a timely manner to avoid further spread of the virus.

Cook Islands records first Covid-19 community case

Sunday 13 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

A New Zealand visitor who arrived into the Cook Islands this week has tested positive for Covid-19 early today.