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Articles by CI News Staff
Cook Islands 'Samson squad' win Best Pacific Artist Award 2021
Thursday 6 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Entertainment, National
Cook Islands singing sensations the ‘Samson Squad’ capped off their 2021 with a major award at the Pacific Music Awards 2021 held a month ago in New Zealand.
Women's Rugby league champions eye Nines title
Thursday 6 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Reigning domestic rugby league 13s champions Lady Bulldogs are eyeing their first Nines in Paradise title at the National Stadium in Nikao this weekend.
Siblings seek splash as summer conditions prevail
Thursday 6 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National
Siblings Jaceleine (14) and Leo (11) Pukerua were among those seeking comfort in the waters at Avarua as summer conditions made swimming favourable in Rarotonga on Wednesday.
Nines in paradise tournament reduced to two days
Wednesday 5 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The annual Nines in Paradise tournament has been reduced to two days starting this Friday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Business support extended
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday announced that the wage subsidy and sole trader grants will continue until the end of February, to allow businesses to build up after the border opening on January 13, 2022.
Government unfazed by Omicron in NZ
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Government has ‘no plans’ to revisit the January 13 border reopening despite two Omicron community cases in New Zealand.
League confirms Nines tournament
Thursday 30 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League is set to kick off their 2022 season with the annual Nines in Paradise tournament next week.
Cook Islands News’ Cook Islander of the Year 2021 nominees
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Social and community workers, a human rights activist, health leader, sports mentor and rare bird only found in the Cook Islands are among the nominations for the Cook Islander of the Year 2021 award.
Stage set for Boxing Day Touch
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Eight teams have registered for the Cook Islands Touch Association’s annual Boxing Day Touch Tournament.
The ultimate guide to a perfect Christmas weekend
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Entertainment, National
It’s Christmas Eve, and for a bit, just a little bit, we can forget about Covid, and treasure and enjoy the company of our family and friends before the borders open on January 13, 2022.
'Superb effort': Over 5000 people receive Covid-19 booster jab
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Since last Friday, and as at 6pm last night, Te Marae Ora vaccination team had administered a total of 5501 vaccination doses.
Personal Protective Equipment to combat dengue
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora’s Public Health department are pleased to have received gear to assist the combat of dengue next year.
Maritime and frontline Police upskill
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National
Six Cook Islands police officers have completed dive training, adding significant value to Te Kukupa's crew capacity.
Beach Games registration extended
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) has extended the deadline for 2022 Beach Games registration following poor response.
New Act brings relief to deregistered companies
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
Local businesses that have been struck off the companies register can now reregister following the passing of the Companies Amendment Bill 2021 during the recent Parliament sitting.
Christmas creative ei competition
Wednesday 15 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, National
As a lead up to Christmas and taking advantage of the abundance of flowers on the island, the Punanga Nui Market vendors have organised an ei making competition for this Friday December 17.
Bank launches secure system to protect customers from fraud
Tuesday 14 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
BSP Cook Islands has launched its 3D Secure Service to make online card transaction secure.
Purple reign once again
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Tupapa Panthers created history after becoming the first local club to make a clean sweep in the Raro 7s Community Tournament on Saturday.
Police warn don’t drink and drive
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
The police are projecting a bump in the number of road incidents this month, due to the onset of the festive season, a statement from the Cook Islands Police Service said.
Huge excitement as Christmas holidays begin
Saturday 11 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National
The Year 4 students at Papa’aroa School couldn’t contain their excitement for the very last day of school yesterday as they lined up outside their classroom to finish off the last few hours left of their school day.
