Articles by CI News Staff

PM congratulates NZ’s next Governor-General

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has joined others in offering congratulations to the next Governor-General of New Zealand, Dame Cindy Kiro.

Mozzies and chemicals causing concern for Raro runway residents

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

Some residents living alongside the seaside airport runway stormwater drain want it cleaned out, believing it’s breeding mosquitos.

KATA: Political dinosaurs

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata

League showdown this weekend

Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports

An intense battle is expected in the age group divisions at this Saturday’s Raro Cars Rugby League Competition finals at the National Stadium in Nikao.

KATA: Land laws

Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Supporting women in business

Thursday 20 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Ladies, get your dresses and your fabulous headwear attire ready for the Cook Islands Business Professional Women’s Association (BPW) high tea fashion show at Tamarind House in Tupapa on Saturday.

Crunch time for netball

Wednesday 19 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Premier giants Titikaveka and Avatiu are through to the semi-finals of the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition after managing top two finish.

KATA: Catching up with the world on LGBTQ+ rights

Wednesday 19 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Culture tour guide workshop focuses on Puaikura

Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, National

Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Culture and Cook Islands Tourism conducted their second round of cultural tour guide workshops last week as a part of their joint commitments outlined in their five year Memorandum of Understanding.

Historic win for Bulldogs

Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Lady Bulldogs claimed the women’s rugby league title in a thrilling final that went down to the wire at the National Stadium in Nikao last night.

KATA: Water treatment woes

Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Bring it on, league rivals say in advance of big match

Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Patricia Taea and Maruia Willie share a hearty laugh as they wish each other well for today’s Raro Cars Rugby League Competition women’s final at the National Stadium in Nikao.

KATA: Rarotonga floods

Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

League seeks ‘best of the best’

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) is hoping to secure at least an international test match as a warm up game to the Rugby League World Cup to be held in England later in the year.

KATA: Curfew checks

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rivalry brings out the best in top two golfers

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

A friendly rivalry between the Cook Islands’ top two male golfers has resulted in a new Rarotonga Golf Club course record.

KATA: International Women's Day

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

Nurses answer the call

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

On International Nurses’ Day today, Cook Islands health minister has paid tribute to nurses around the world, including our own, as well as Cook Islander Louisa Akavi, who has been missing for seven years since her kidnapping in 2013.

Police anticipate increase in burglaries with bubble

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

The border opening to New Zealand tourists is expected to have a positive impact on the economy but the Police Service is already concerned about how the adjustment in Rarotonga’s social dynamic will influence the rate of unlawful activity.

Titikaveka extend netball lead

Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Titikaveka premier has extended their lead in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition after a superb win on Saturday.