Articles by CI News Staff

Kata: Outdated marijuana laws?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.

League clarifies ‘defending champs’ issue

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

Cook Islands Rugby League has declared Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles the defending champions following some confusion over the title holder.

RECIPE: Vegan sushi with tomato ‘tuna’

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

Most people may think that a diet without dairy cream or cheese or without meat is boring and tasteless. They haven’t tried the alternatives. By Alana Nanai-Fonmanu.

Kata: Speaker of Cook Islands Parliament

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Defending champs Sea Eagles remain optimistic despite first loss to Bears

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Defending champions Ngatangiia Sea Eagles remain optimistic of their chances in the 2021 Raro Cars Rugby League Competition.

‘Certainty of travel cannot be guaranteed’ says PM after flight cancelled

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown says those who choose to travel must accept the risks and potential extra costs.

Bears thump Sea Eagles

Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers had an easy start to their 2021 domestic rugby league campaign after their opponent Titikaveka Bulldogs failed to field a full team in round one competition on Saturday.

Hunter wants to improve public service delivery and professionalism

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

Experienced senior public servant Carl Hunter will join the Office of the Public Service Commission as its new head this week, and seeks to overcome challenges to improve government service delivery.

Little Julia makes big triathlon debut

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

Five-year-old Julia Chan was the youngest competitor at the third annual Paradise Supplies Kids Triathlon on Saturday, which saw a large turnout for the popular event.

Sharks move camp to Rarotonga

Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The 2021 domestic rugby league season kicks off today with Avatiu Eels hosting Aitutaki Sharks at 5pm.

Youngsters gear up for triathlon meet

Wednesday 10 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The annual Kids Triathlon to be held this weekend will see competition in three age categories; age 9 and under, age 10-12 and age 13-16.

Million-dollar conversation

Wednesday 10 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islander Mike Pero will be the guest speaker at the Tourism Industry Council general meeting Thursday at Edgewater Resort and Spa.