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Articles by CI News Staff
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.
Tutaka-George claims bronze at Pacific Games
Monday 27 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games, Paddling, Sports
The Cook Islands oe vaka team got their Pacific Games campaign with a good start after claiming bronze medal in the men’s singles event yesterday.
PM Brown briefs Solomon Islands counterpart on Pacific Islands Forum outcomes
Monday 27 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Regional, Solomon Islands
Prime Minister Mark Brown paid a courtesy call on Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare during his visit to Honiara to witness the Pacific Games.
Car crashes into power pole, visitor injured in glass window incident
Monday 27 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Police are investigating a number of incidents over the weekend, including a car that crashed into a power pole in Titikaveka and a visitor who was injured after allegedly kicking into a glass window.
Miracle baby defies all odds
Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
A baby born in New Zealand to Rarotonga parents at 23 weeks has defied all odds and is now thriving after overcoming a series of complications since her birth over a month ago.
Journalist recounts Stranded Pearl experience
Saturday 18 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Entertainment, Features
Cook Islands journalist Tiana Haxton gives her account of working on a full-length feature film, shot in Rarotonga.
Cook Islands men’s 7s make strong start
Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s team made a great start to their Oceania Sevens Championship 2023 campaign in Brisbane, Australia, while the women’s team bowed out of the tournament with three consecutive losses.
Cook Islands Sevens ready to shine
Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s and women’s rugby teams entered the Oceania Sevens Championship 2023 yesterday on high morale, eager to put their best performance forward in the three-day tournament.
Cook Islands ready to give their best at Oceania Rugby Sevens
Tuesday 7 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands men’s and women’s teams are ready to give their best at the 2023 Oceania Rugby Sevens Championship this weekend.
Rarotonga finalises preparations for Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum
Rarotonga is putting the finishing touches on its preparations as leaders and officials begin to arrive from today for the week-long Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting starting on Monday.
2023 Pacific Games: Go for Gold, Cook Islands!
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
Cook Islands News is proud to launch its special “Go for Gold, Cook Islands!” campaign to support our teams and athletes competing at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands, from November 19 to December 2.
Team Cook Islands to unveil 2023 Pacific Games uniform and take part in special parade
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
Team Cook Islands to the 2023 Pacific Games will hold its uniform blessing and flagbearer announcement on Friday, as it counts down to the regional event in the Solomon Islands, starting later this month.
