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Articles by CI News Staff
Matavera, Turangi crowned champions
Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
A number of firsts dominated the 2020 Rarotonga Cricket Club competition finals on Saturday.
Abrihana McBirney is Apii Mauke’s top student
Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Apii Mauke’s prize giving presentation held a week ago had a great turnout from families supporting the occasion.
Lucky escape for motorists
Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Three people escaped serious injuries after multiple crashes in Betela over the weekend.
Internet migration disrupts TV service
Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Technology
The customers of Vodafone Cook Islands’ owned and managed Moana TV will be experiencing continued disruptions to service with “poor picture quality and freezing on most of the international channels”.
Tupapa on track for Raro Sevens title defence
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Regional, Rugby Union, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers have made it through to the Raro Sevens Tournament quarter-final.
Recognition for service to school
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Mary Mare was named the senior Dux for Papaaroa Adventist School at the school’s annual prizegiving awards on Wednesday.
Battling against the odds
Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Top seed Tupapa Panthers is feeling the pressure ahead of this weekend’s Raro Rugby Sevens.
Northern group island prepares for worst case Covid-19 scenario
Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
Rakahanga is remaining resolute that its borders will be immediately closed and the island will remain isolated from the outside world, if a case of Covid-19 is confirmed on Rarotonga.
‘NZ extra protection for Cooks’
Monday 30 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
A potential travel bubble between New Zealand and the Cook Islands is “still being worked through”, says New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who offered no timeline for the implementation of quarantine-free travel between the two countries on Sunday.
Accidents land four in hospital
Monday 23 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Multiple motor vehicle crashes were reported to police over the weekend, prompting calls for safe driving and without the influence of alcohol.
Local resort group wins big at travel industry's "Oscars"
Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
A Cook Islands luxury and boutique beachfront resort group has claimed five continental and local titles in the World Travel Awards 2020.
Mask wearing strategy to be considered: PM
Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in
Prime Minister Mark Brown has directed officials to prepare a mask wearing strategy for Cabinet to consider in the near future as part of the nation's Covid-19 preparedness.
Supporting the drive for men’s health
Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands Prostate Cancer Foundation has received a timely boost in their drive for men’s health in Rarotonga.
‘Equal human rights for all Cook Islanders’
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Elected officials and members of the public will take part in a global digital event promoting equal rights for LGBT+ community
Australia supports Cook Islands security capabilities
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The Australian Government has provided a virtual conference system to support Cook Islands security capabilities. The system is highly expected to assist in the country’s participation in the virtual Joint Heads of Pacific Security (JHoPS) meeting to be held later this month. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration says the virtual conference system has been […]
New CI News website goes live
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
A new and revamped digital experience now awaits readers at cookislandsnews.com. The newspaper’s new website went live yesterday, bringing forward a renewed digital presence for the nation’s flagship newspaper. Readers will now be able to access a range of new content including video, photo features, and curated content, bringing out the best the Cook Islands have […]
Keep the fishing boats afloat
Monday 31 August 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
Fishing companies and government officials are searching for ways to stop the country’s fishing income plummeting just like the tourism revenues.
Cook Islands' natural seafarers
Tuesday 11 February 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Rarotonga Sailing Club’s open day recorded a good turnout of young and upcoming sailors, reports Georgie Hills.
CIP hold on govt seen as 'fragile'
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands political situation is fragile and the government could change at any time, says an experienced political commentator.
Water charge for 'excessive' use only
Friday 1 June 2018 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Local, National
Finance minister Mark Brown is defending the introduction of tariffs for domestic and commercial water users, saying the measures are only intended to encourage water conservation and reduce water wastage on Rarotonga.