Articles by CI News Staff

Health ministry declares dengue outbreak over

Monday 16 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

After hundreds of infections and over six months of fighting the mosquito-borne illness, the dengue outbreak in the Cook Islands has been declared officially over by local health authorities.

KATA: Fate of Koutu Nui

Saturday 14 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

KATA: Wet and windy weather

Friday 13 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

KATA: Spending priorities

Thursday 12 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Six clubs confirmed for football season kick off

Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

Rarotonga’s 2021 football competition is about to kick off with a diverse age group set to hit the field.

Rugby returns to Raro

Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

After a quiet last week, rugby union is back in action this week with 7s coaching clinic and player recruitment drive, culminating with the Rarotonga Club 15s competition this Saturday at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.

For God and country

Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Team Cook Islands at the Tokyo Olympics yesterday shared a moment together, singing the national anthem to celebrate the country’s 56 years of self-governance.

2021 World Cup officially postponed due to Covid-19 pandemic

Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

RLWC2021 CEO Jon Dutton admitted a World Cup without Australia and New Zealand would have lacked credibility and predicted the tournament may produce a better financial return after being postponed until next year.

Youngsters make Olympic debut

Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Paddling, Sports, Tokyo Olympics

Young Cook Islands kayakers Jade Tierney and Kohl Tamarua-Horton made their Olympic debut at Tokyo Olympics in Japan yesterday.

Tupapa Panthers maintain unbeaten run in 15s comp

Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The unbeaten Tupapa Panthers extended their lead in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition after beating Avatiu Nikao Eels 30-20 in the feature Senior A match at Victoria Park on Saturday.

Japan assists Takitumu School

Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National

The government of Japan handed over the ownership of three septic tanks and eight water fountains to Takitumu School at a handover ceremony held on July 23 in Rarotonga.

Panthers face Eels in feature rugby union match

Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The Rarotonga Club 15s round two competition starts today with rivals Tupapa Panthers taking on Avatiu Nikao Eels in the feature Senior A clash at 4pm.

KATA: Defence in indecent assault case

Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Opinion

KATA: Extended stay for a unique visitor

Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Community wants action to save lagoon

Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

Plans that can be immediately activated to help save Muri Lagoon were overwhelmingly supported at a community meeting Tuesday night called by senior traditional leader Vaikai Mataiapo Tutara.

KATA: Dying to see the turtles

Wednesday 28 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

KATA: Forging a new track

Tuesday 27 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands News is transitioning to a pay website

Monday 26 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Editorials, Opinion

After over a year and a half of offering our readers free access, cookislandsnews.com is going back to a subscription-based website this week.

Nicholas into semis at Tokyo Olympics

Monday 26 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Paddling, Sports

Cook Islands paddler Jane Nicholas has made it into the semi-finals of the K1 Women’s at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.

Mobile community vet clinic focuses Akaoa

Monday 26 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

The free mobile community vet clinic started in the village of Murienua earlier this month and continues this week.