Articles by CI News Staff

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

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