Articles by CI News Staff

Travel bubble to begin May 16 pending final health checks

Sunday 2 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have announced two-way quarantine-free travel will commence between the two countries on May 16.

Tolosa shines with three gold medals

Friday 30 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Daniel Tolosa won three gold medals in the athletics event at the Cook Islands Youth Games on Wednesday at the National Stadium in Nikao.

KATA: Where are the vaccines?

Friday 30 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Raro-Auckland-Perth trip breaches bubble

Friday 30 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

A traveller from the Cook Islands has breached the trans-Tasman travel bubble by flying to Perth from Auckland on Thursday without spending two weeks in New Zealand as required.

Officials to determine Rarotonga's dog population

Friday 30 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

A survey to determine Rarotonga’s canine population to address the dog problems on the island is now underway.

Paddling against Covid current

Thursday 29 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Paddling, Sports

Cook Islands Canoeing Association is hosting its annual Corporate V12 Oe Vaka Races this Saturday in Nikao, starting at midday.

Action continues at athletics games

Thursday 29 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Nia Remuera emerges out of the sandpit after completing his long jump attempt on day three of the 2021 Cook Islands Youth Games yesterday.

Outer islands ready to compete in football comp

Thursday 29 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

Since last Wednesday outer island teams Mangaia, Mauke and Atiu have arrived here, all ready to compete in the Kia Orana Youth Football Festival.

KATA: Shark caught

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

Top two U26 bowlers qualify for NZ Singles

Tuesday 27 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The inaugural TRAR 26 & Under National Singles Championship saw an intense battle for top place between two emerging bowling stars.

KATA: Egg shortage

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

Sand-sational start to Youth Games

Tuesday 27 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The inaugural Cook Islands 2021 Youth Games got off to a grand start with the beach volleyball competition at Nikao beach courts on Monday.

Football festival: ‘Together with Women’

Monday 26 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

In support of women, the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) will be hosting the ‘She Shines’ festival ‘Together with Women’ on Wednesday.

KATA: Water treatment waste

Monday 26 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Stabbed or fell? Police investigate

Monday 26 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

Police are investigating an alleged stabbing incident that occurred in Arorangi over the weekend.

Panthers unbeaten

Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Tupapa Panthers premier side is all set to finish the preliminary round unbeaten after bagging another win in the domestic rugby league competition on Friday

KATA: ANZAC Day

Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Government names new Police Commissioner

Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

The country’s new Police Commissioner is James Keenan, the first Cook Islander to achieve the rank of commissioned officer in the New Zealand Police force.

Excitement builds for Youth Games

Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

There’s plenty of excitement among participants in the inaugural Cook Islands 2021 Youth Games to be held next week.

KATA: Dengue outbreak goes on

Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion