Articles by CI News Staff

KATA: The elusive Cooks-NZ bubble

Wednesday 24 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

PM Brown heads to Aotearoa for travel bubble discussions with NZ PM Ardern

Wednesday 24 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

Securing a new date for two-way travel with New Zealand is at the top of the agenda for Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Panthers beat the Eels

Monday 22 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league

Tupapa Panthers are the only unbeaten team in the domestic rugby league premier men’s competition.

Equipment arrives for Covid-19 rapid testing lab

Monday 22 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

Equipment at Rarotonga's PCR laboratory, that is expected to significantly improve Cook Islands’ Covid-19 testing capabilities

Graham retains top CISNOC role

Friday 19 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Hugh Graham has been granted another four-year term as the president of Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC).

RECIPE: The many uses of breadfruit

Thursday 18 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Food

There are many ways to use breadfruit in your cooking, and baked kuru chips with curried lentil soup is one of my favourites, writes Alana Fonmanu.

KATA: Access for Audit office

Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata

Flight delivers personal protective equipment

Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

A cargo flight that arrived and departed Rarotonga Tuesday delivered medical equipment, government said.

Three-way tussle for top Olympic Committee role

Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports

Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) will hold its annual general meeting tomorrow at Atiu Hostel.

Sea Eagles hammered again

Monday 15 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league

Defending champions Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles suffered another big loss in the domestic rugby league competition.

KATA: Over 60 and in need of a driver's licence?

Monday 15 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

The New York Times in the Cook Islands News

Monday 15 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, In Depth

As of late, our digital readers may have noticed some interesting content on cookislandsnews.com.

Collaborated effort to improve animal welfare

Monday 15 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Police Service, Ministry of Agriculture, Te Are Manu, SPCA, Cook Islands Tourism and representatives from the Puna’s met on Wednesday last week to address the dog problems in Rarotonga.

Sharks face big test against Panthers

Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league

The Aitutaki Sharks will be bracing for a tough challenge from the rampant Tupapa Panthers in round four clash Friday afternoon at Victoria Park.

KATA: Clergymen and investiture ceremonies

Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata

Former health secretary Dr Herman takes up NZ role

Friday 12 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health

Former Te Marae Ora Cook Islands Ministry of Health Secretary Dr Josephine Aumea Herman (pictured right) has been appointed the Waitematā District Health Board’s Director of Pacific Health.

RECIPE: The tastiest burger in town

Thursday 11 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Food

Life as a vegetarian is not an easy one especially if you are a foodie like me. There are limited choices when it comes to some dishes, writes Alana Fonmanu.

PM’s northern tour concludes with consultation on Rakahanga

Thursday 11 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands

Prime Minister Mark Brown’s delegation was on Rakahanga yesterday for the final round of consultation in the northern group islands.

Panthers’ best ‘yet to come’

Tuesday 9 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league

Tupapa Panthers have become the firm favourites in the Raro Cars Cook Islands Rugby League men’s competition after a huge win over the weekend.

PM Brown on another northern group tour

Tuesday 9 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands

Prime Minister Mark Brown is touring northern group islands of Manihiki and Rakahanga, running a series of consultations there.