Articles by CI News Staff

PM in spotlight as charter flight matter back in court

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

Private criminal proceedings filed against Prime Minister Mark Brown and former Prime Minister Henry Puna highlight the jury trials commencing tomorrow following a gap of over a year caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Baudinet makes tennis history

Friday 5 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports

Cook Islands tennis player Brett Baudinet has become the first Cook Islander to be selected as the captain of the Pacific Oceania Davis Cup team.

Kata: Where's the tsunami

Friday 5 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Road crashes down to all-time monthly low

Friday 5 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Motor vehicle crashes have dipped to an all-time monthly low, as reduced traffic volumes and police checkpoints continue to hold incidents to a minimum.

Heather replaces Maoate as Demos deputy leader

Friday 5 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands Democratic Party Opposition leader has appointed a new deputy – a move to better prepare the Democrats for any voting option the government decides to run with.

‘Raiders’ of Titikaveka lagoon warned

Thursday 4 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

The staggering level at which Titikaveka passages are being raided for fish and seafood is causing deep concern in the village and Opposition MP Selina Napa wants it to stop immediately.

Kata: Vaccine hopes

Tuesday 2 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata

COOK ISLANDS NEWS VACANCIES

Monday 1 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

Close battles in Mixed Touch

Monday 1 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Touch Rugby

The Vodafone Cook Islands Mixed Touch got underway at the Nikao field with the 16 and under grade last week.

Cooks border closed to incoming passengers

Monday 1 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands government has reinstated the temporary closure of the air border until midnight Tuesday after new Covid-19 community cases in Auckland.

Physicality, grit and talent

Friday 26 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league

The inaugural Raro Cars Cook Islands Rugby League women’s competition is set to kick off Friday.

Kata: Outdated marijuana laws?

Friday 26 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata

Ladies in Black crowned champs

Wednesday 24 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

Top teams went all out in the final round of the women’s CIFA Beach Soccer Championship last weekend.

Fishermen land monster yellow fin tunas in competition

Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Peia Patai won the 2021 Gordon Murray Memorial Fishing Tournament with a 64.9 kilogram yellowfin tuna, taking home $1000 cash and a trophy sponsored by the Murray family, on Saturday night.

The smiling faces of Apii Rutaki

Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Despite the relentless rainfall, it was all smiles at Apii Rutaki Grade One classroom as students enjoyed their indoor lessons Monday with Mrs Tuikairoro William.

Teenager serving probation leaves Rarotonga after ‘police fail to act’

Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

A teenager has breached the Cook Islands High Court probation conditions by leaving the country onboard an Air New Zealand flight on Saturday.

Dengue likely to have no effect on potential travel bubble, government says

Monday 22 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Increasing number of confirmed and suspected dengue cases will not affect the timeline of the two-way quarantine free travel with New Zealand.

Global vaccine rollout a glimmer of hope for local businesses

Monday 22 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

As more and more people are getting vaccinated around the world, a survey shows optimism is returning to businesses in the Pacific region.

Kata: Recruiting NZ seasonal workers ... in Raro?

Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tight race in open women’s Touch competition

Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

FBI maintains its lead in the Vodafone Women’s Touch competition after the latest round on Monday at Nikao Field.