Articles by CI News Staff

Covid-19 positive man charged with making false declaration

Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Despite detecting a historical case on Friday, Cook Islands remains Covid-19 free according to World Health Organization.

Cook Islands detects first positive Covid-19 case

Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

(UPDATE - This case was deemed a historical case of Covid-19 and is not being classified as an active positive case). A Cook Islands man who has been on holiday in Rarotonga since May 21, 2021 has tested positive for Covid-19, after requesting to be swabbed Friday evening. The alert level remains unchanged and the risk to public remains low, government says.

KATA: Medicinal marijuana

Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Happy Valley netters claim open titles

Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Takuvaine made a clean sweep in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition open division, winning the open 1 and 2 titles on Wednesday night.

KATA: PM offloads his portfolios

Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Over 90 per cent of Aitutaki’s eligible population vaccinated

Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands

The island of Aitutaki has taken heed of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccination programme with a total of 1158 or 90.5 per cent of the eligible population vaccinated within three days.

KATA: Sludge fight

Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

KATA: Local brewery sold out

Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Down to the wire

Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Arch-rivals Titikaveka will battle Avatiu in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition premier final this Saturday.

Rarotonga vaccination exceeds registered eligible population

Monday 31 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

After a successful rollout of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine in Rarotonga, the vaccination programme moves to the Pa Enua, starting with Aitutaki on Monday.

Aitutaki day tour gains momentum

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands

Since the travel bubble with New Zealand started, the Air Rarotonga Aitutaki Day Tour flights have increased to three a week compared to none.

PM gets his first Pfizer jab

Saturday 29 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

“It was painless and efficient” commented Prime Minister Mark Brown after receiving his first dose of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine yesterday afternoon at the Rarotonga Hospital.

KATA: Power politics in Samoa

Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

All eyes on impressive Avatiu

Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

An intense knockout round over the weekend has set the platform for another exciting week of the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition this weekend.

KATA: Hyphenated names

Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata

Celebrating ‘sisterhood’ in business

Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

Confident models of different shapes, sizes and curves, beautifully sashayed down the runway showing off a collection of local fashion trends at the Sisters Go Local event held over the weekend.

Local kayakers impress

Tuesday 25 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Paddling, Sports

The Canoe and Kayak Cook Islands team of four, Jade and Lily Tierney, Kohl Tamarua – Horton, and Ollie Dearlove, recently returned from the NZCT New Zealand National Sprint Championships with some very pleasing results.

KATA: Yachties in paradise

Tuesday 25 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata

Roaring Panthers claim league title

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Avatiu Nikao Eels players and fans were left fuming after Tupapa Panthers scored the winning try on the hooter to claim the Raro Cars Rugby League Competition premier title.

KATA: Navigating the high seas

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata