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Articles by CI News Staff
Impressive turnout for team triathlon event
Tuesday 6 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon
Cook Islands Triathlon Association was overjoyed with the turnout for the 2024 BSP & KPMG Team Triathlon held on Saturday, which saw a large number of competitors, in hot and humid conditions.
Kairua appointed Secretary of Cultural Development
Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, Economy, National
A new Secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Development has been appointed following Anthony Turua’s resignation late last year.
Lucky escape for driver after van plunges into stream
Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
A 24-year-old male driver escaped serious injury when his van veered off the road in Aroa and tumbled into a stream.
Avatiu FC first Cook Islands team in OFC Women’s Champions League
Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
History will be made as the Avatiu women’s football side heads to the OFC Women’s Champions League in Honiara, Solomon Islands, from March 10-23, 2024, after securing their fate with a first-ever Rarotonga Round Cup win.
Cook Islands' beach football talent on display
Monday 15 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Beach Games 2024 sizzled with excitement on Saturday, as teams clashed on the sandy courts in a vibrant display of beach football.
Cooks calling on cross country runners
Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands is on the lookout for one male and one female cross country runner to compete in Belgrade Serbia at the end of March.
FIFA assistance to Cooks for youth development
Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
FIFA’s assistance to football in the Cook Islands had led to the development of youth programmes and training sessions over the years.
Avatiu Eels retain Nines title
Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels retained the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise title after a hard-fought final on Saturday at the BCI Stadium in Nikao.
Raukawa Kukis reign supreme: Unbeatens cruise to Nines in Paradise title
Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
A player from the champion Raukawa Kukis side tries to break through Lady Eels defenders in the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise Tournament on Saturday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
League Nines in Paradise heats up: Favourites emerge on day one
Saturday 6 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Newcomers Raukawa Kukis from New Zealand made an impressive start on day one of the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise tournament yesterday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Cook Islanders celebrated for service in NZ New Year Honours
Thursday 4 January 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Entertainment, Features, Weekend
A community worker, educationalist, and journalist are among the Cook Islanders who have been recognised in the New Zealand New Year Honours list 2024.
Holiday mayhem: Three crashes and eight boozed drivers in Rarotonga
Wednesday 27 December 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Police have attended to three motor vehicle crashes in Rarotonga over the weekend.
New champions crowned
Wednesday 13 December 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
Nikao Black Wolves and Turangi Young Guns won the men’s and women’s Rarotonga T20 Cookie Sadaraka Cup at Nikao Field and Turangi Oval on Saturday.
Pride and podiums: CISNOC applauds athletes for Pacific Games performance
Wednesday 6 December 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) lauded Team Cook Islands for their victories and dedication at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, which wrapped up Friday.
‘Oversold’ flight delays Team Cook Islands’ homecoming
Tuesday 5 December 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
The remaining Team Cook Islands athletes and officials at the Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, were unable to board their scheduled flight on Sunday due to an “oversold” situation.
Makoha blazes through Round Raro Relay
Saturday 2 December 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Paddling, Sports
The 2023 Vaka Eiva concluded yesterday with the exhilarating Round Raro Relay, a 36-kilometre race where paddlers navigated challenging sea conditions to reach the finish line.
Cook Islands welcomes NZ’s coalition government
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Government has congratulated New Zealand’s newly sworn-in government and expressed its eagerness to engage with them in the new year.
Cook Islands receives IMO support for maritime efficiency
Thursday 30 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands is receiving support from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to “achieve the most efficient maritime transport as possible”.
Cook Islands paddlers reign supreme
Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games, Paddling, Sports
Cook Islands paddlers dominated the V6 12-kilometre races on day two of the 2023 Vaka Eiva yesterday.
Cook Islands oe vaka team paddles to podium with bronze medals
Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games, Paddling, Sports
The Cook Islands oe vaka team added two bronze medals to Team Cook Islands’ tally yesterday at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
