Articles by CI News Staff

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.

Yacht denied entry attempted to re-enter: Hosking

Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

A yacht that first attempted to enter Avatiu harbour yesterday morning and was told to leave, attempted to re-enter in the afternoon, Secretary of Transport John Hosking confirmed in a statement last night.

Cook Islands Rugby prepares for RARO 7s tournament

Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The RARO 7s Tournament will be held this Friday and Saturday at The Swamp in Avatiu.

First coronavirus case returns negative result

Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health yesterday confirmed the positive Covid-19 case detected in the managed isolation quarantine at the Edgewater Resort on Friday was a ‘historical case’ after the recent test returned a negative result.

Cook Islands News Awards

Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

As a difficult year strained by hardship and challenges draws to a close, Cook Islands News wants to reflect on many things to remember in a year some would rather forget. With that in mind, your newspaper is proud to launch the inaugural Cook Islander of the Year 2021 award. The award recognises people for […]

10 year old boy tests positive for Covid-19 in Cook Islands

Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has announced that the Cook Islands has it’s first positive case of Covid-19.

$60 million to ‘balance need for immediate liquidity’

Wednesday 1 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

Twenty million of the $60 million grant from New Zealand will be spent on immediate financing needs while $40 million will contribute to infrastructure initiatives.

Mana Tiaki Ngatangiia to host caregivers’ workshop

Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Learning how to better care for elderly patients or family members will be the focus of a training workshop in Ngatangiia tomorrow.

Tournament provides platform for development

Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Netball Already in Paradise was declared a success after three days of intense competition at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.

Health ministry secures Covid-19 vaccine booster

Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

The Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine booster will be available from mid of December, says Te Marae Ora Minister of Health. This was confirmed by the New Zealand Ministry of Health during a Zoom meeting with Te Marae Ora health ministry officials yesterday. The dates for the roll-out of the third dose will be confirmed next week.

$60 million boost from NZ

Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

The local tourism sector is anticipating a timely boost ahead of the January 13 border reopening after New Zealand government announced $60 million support to the Cook Islands.

Favourites remain on track

Saturday 27 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

After two days of intense competition, top four teams from each division will be battling for the top honours in the Netball Already in Paradise tournament at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.

Thieves steal equipment from Red Cross truck

Saturday 27 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

The Cook Islands Red Cross Society are victims of a theft that occurred on Thursday night.

KATA: Tree cutting

Friday 26 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Te Are Manu to host ‘exciting’ annual fundraising event

Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands’ one and only veterinary clinic, Te Are Manu, affectionately known as ‘TAM’, is holding its annual fundraising ball at Antipodes on Saturday, December 4.

KATA: Water charges

Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

KATA: Crimes Bill Debate

Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

KATA: Cook Islands debt

Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

KATA: NZ superfund

Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion