Articles by CI News Staff

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.

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.