Articles by CI News Staff

KATA: Travel bubble

Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

More negative tests, Covid-19 testing criteria to be reviewed

Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has updated its Covid-19 testing criteria after the list of locations of interest in Auckland was expanded on Wednesday.

Aitutaki wins Gary Parlour and Goldie Goldie Fishing comps

Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Aitutaki anglers took out the 24th Gary Parlour Wahoo/Paara and fourth Goldie Goldie Mahi mahi fishing tournaments that were on the island over the weekend.

Cricket prepares for 2021 season

Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Eight men’s and six women’s teams are expected to compete in this year’s Rarotonga Cricket Club competition.

KATA: Samoa's version of Donald Trump

Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Covid-19 Alert Level 2 - What you need to know

Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

The Cook Islands has shifted into Covid-19 Alert Level 2. Here is what you need to know.

Auckland Covid-19 community case may affect some NZ travellers to Cooks

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

Local officials are monitoring the situation in New Zealand, where officials have reported a new Covid-19 community case in Auckland.

LETTERS: ‘One cannot abolish what does not exist’

Monday 16 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Monday August 16, 2021

Kayakers warned over heading beyond the reef

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

Court briefs for the week of August 13, 2021

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.