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Articles by CI News Staff
Drink-driver caught three times over legal limit
Monday 11 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
A drunk driver on a motorbike tried to evade police early yesterday morning but was caught and arrested.
Let the Games begin!
Monday 11 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Beach Games 2021 were officially opened last night at the Nikao Beach Court, kicking off two weeks of action over five separate events.
Favourites make impressive start in Rugby Nines
Saturday 9 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Tupapa Panthers and Avatiu Eels remain undefeated after tough battle on day one at the Nines in Paradise tournament.
Top bet wary of women's Nines challenge
Friday 8 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Rarotonga will head into this weekend’s Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise as the hot favourites for the women’s title.
Aitutaki Sharks sharpen their teeth
Friday 8 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Veterans Teokotai “Billy Bush” Tuaivi and Bruce Goldsworthy are coming out of “retirement” to guide Aitutaki Sharks in the League Nines in Paradise tournament this weekend.
Union plans 2021 season
Thursday 7 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The successful double header format in the domestic rugby union 15s competition will continue this year.
Rarotonga’s electricity agency appoints first female head
Thursday 7 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The local electricity agency has announced its new chief executive officer.
Eleven teams for League Nines
Wednesday 6 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Four women’s and seven men’s teams will take part in this weekend’s League Nines in Paradise 2021.
Riding into 2021 in style!
Wednesday 6 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
These youngsters were headed to the Avana jetty for a swim to cool off from the heat after helping out with picking up rubbish at home.
Holidays with the horses
Wednesday 6 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Island youth were given a treat over the holidays when they had a chance to spend some time with Rarotonga’s three horses at Avana harbour.
Pasifika Air looking to spread its wings
Tuesday 5 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Pasifika Air’s website is advertising three flights a week from Wellington and Christchurch to the Cook Islands’ capital Rarotonga.
Pare rito making mamas forge bonds during hat making
Tuesday 5 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
After six months of learning the skill to weave a treasured “pare rito”, 12 Ngatangiia Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) women proudly displayed their 60 hats last weekend.
The unforgettable sporting moments of 2020
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Despite cancellations of several sporting events due to Covid-19, there were plenty memories made on and off the field in 2020.
2020: The year that was
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Weekend
It goes without saying that Covid-19 is the story of 2020, hands down. The virus dominated the headlines during the year, with many of the most popular stories shedding light on the impact it has had on all of us. But Covid-19 wasn’t the only story of the year. Cook Islands News takes a look back at the pandemic and other stories that defined the year 2020 …
Rarotonga residents are still being urged to ‘save water’.
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Water supply agency To Tatou Vai continues to monitor the water situation at the intakes on the island.
Still the best in the Pacific Rim
Wednesday 30 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Despite the effects of Covid-19, the Cook Islands is still seen as one of the best tourist attractions in the world after winning an international award.
RBDC, The Milky Way crowned champs in touch tournament
Tuesday 29 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The annual Boxing Day Touch Tournament saw close battles in social and open grade finals.
Eight arrested during Xmas weekend
Tuesday 29 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Police arrested eight people for driving-related offences during the Christmas weekend.
Renewed call to curb plastic pollution in oceans
Tuesday 29 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Waterwoman and renowned photographer Charlotte Piho has made renewed calls to end ocean plastic waste after a turtle found to have ingested a plastic bag was found dead on a Rarotonga beach last week.
Sixteen confirmed for Touch meet
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
There are limited spots available for teams willing to take part in the Boxing Day Tournament.
