Articles by CI News Staff

Omicron threat: Locations of interest

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Following on from Prime Minister Mark Brown’s statement earlier today, Te Marae Ora can confirm PCR COVID-19 tests have been carried out on 31 potential close contacts.  

Omicron ‘likely in our community’, says PM Brown

Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

A person who tested positive for Omicron in New Zealand was in Rarotonga earlier this week and ‘likely infectious’ while on the island.

Triathlon ready for adventure race

Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon

Cook Islands Triathlon Association is excited about their forthcoming event this Saturday, the PTS Adventure Triathlon at the Tikioki Tri Site.

80 percent Rarotonga kids receive first dose

Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Close to 80 per cent of Rarotonga’s five to 11 years olds have received their first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine during the three-day rollout last week.

Bring it on wins first ever Air Badminton gold medal

Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Badminton, Sports

Bring it on (pictured) won the first ever Air Badminton gold medal during the 2022 Cook Islands Beach Games at The Edgewater Resort and Spa courts on Saturday.

Arapaea Legacies win gold in beach volleyball comp

Monday 31 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

The 2022 Cook Islands Beach Games ended with beach volleyball and AirBadminton competitions on Saturday.

Kata: Trail of destruction

Monday 24 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Beach Touch battle intensifies

Wednesday 19 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The 2022 Cook Islands Beach Games entered second week of competition on Monday with beach touch and 3x3 basketball being held at the Nikao beach courts and The Edgewater Resort and Spa tennis courts, respectively.

Aitutaki ‘anxious’ as Kiwi visitors arrive

Wednesday 19 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands

There is anxiety on Aitutaki amid Covid-19 variants as tourists converge on the island for the first time in five months.

Black Wolves, Spice Queenz emerge victors

Monday 17 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Black Wolves from Tupapa retained the Cook Islands Beach Games beach football title on Saturday.

Fees Free initiative reinstated

Monday 17 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National

The Fees Free study within the Cook Islands will commence with eligible institutions from this month following Prime Minister Mark Brown’s announcement of the Fees Free programme being extended as part of the Economic Recovery Roadmap (ERR) for the 2021/22 fiscal year.

Tropical depression brings gale-force winds and heavy swells

Monday 17 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

Yesterday’s strong winds and high seas caused by a tropical depression near Mauke caught residents of Rarotonga and other southern group islands by surprise and the Met Office says more damaging winds and rain are expected this week.

Defending champs on track

Saturday 15 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

Defending men’s champions Black Wolves remain on track in the 2022 Cook Islands Beach Games beach football competition.

Punanga Nui Market mama’s masked and ready

Saturday 15 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

It is mandatory for all the Punanga Nui Market (PNM) vendors to wear a face mask today, and the market mamas are all set to go and will be masked and ready to welcome customers at their various stalls.

Handball impressed with beach comp

Friday 14 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The 2022 Beach Games got off to a perfect start with an impressive three-day beach handball competition that concluded on Wednesday followed by the beach football competition yesterday.

Inmate referred to New Zealand for further tests

Wednesday 12 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

An Arorangi Prison inmate, who is understood to be in serious medical condition, is being referred to New Zealand for high level tests “to rule out any undetected sickness”.

Panthers and Bulldogs reign supreme

Monday 10 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers retained the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise men’s title at the National Stadium in Nikao on Saturday.

Best rugby moments of 2021

Saturday 8 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Below is our year in review of the best moments in Rugby for 2021.

Ministry of Health to issue free vax certificates

Saturday 8 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

From Monday January 10, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health will be issuing free vaccination certificates at the National Auditorium in Tupapa.

Cook Islander of the Year gives humble thanks

Saturday 8 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

The winner of the inaugural Cook Islands News’ Cook Islander of the Year has been crowned.