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Cook Islands face Solomon Islands, Tahiti and Vanuatu in Football World Cup qualifiers

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands National Men’s football team is selected for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Oceania Qualifiers after Tonga withdrew from a deciding match.

Football


Touch association completes first round of weekly matches

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The round five of the Cook Islands Touch Association weekly competition marks the end of first round of open men’s and women’s round robin matches.

Sports


Cook Islands Olympian digs in for next challenge

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands 2020 Sportswoman of the Year Dr Jane Nicholas debated the big question in front of her following her outing at the Tokyo Olympics

Other Sports


PET TALK: Cuts, bumps and bites

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

When it comes to injuries, the noise and blood only tell some of the story, writes Dr Michael Baer.

Opinion

Man pleads guilty to assault and carrying offensive weapon charges

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

A man has entered guilty pleas to carrying an offensive weapon and three counts of male assaults female in the High Court at Avarua.

Court


Jetstar halts Raro flights for three months

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Jetstar has cancelled all flights on its trans-Tasman and Rarotonga routes for the next three months.

Economy


Food parcels for homes affected by Covid-19

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Since the first positive Covid-19 case was announced in February, more than 25 food parcels have been packed and distributed to affected residential households on Rarotonga.

Local


Secretary of Health asks everyone to get tested

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Secretary of Health Bob Williams has called on everyone in Rarotonga to get tested as Covid-19 numbers climb by 11 bringing the total number of cases to 53.

Health


Cannabis accused gets letter of support from Aitutaki MP

Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

A man arrested and charged with dealing cannabis has received letters of support from a Member of Parliament, a former Cabinet Minister and a doctor.

Crime


Bulldogs eye development after tough start to league

Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Titikaveka Bulldogs had a ‘mix start’ to the 2022 Cook Islands domestic rugby league season.

Rugby league


Border reopening receives support from Are Ariki

Saturday 6 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

The House of Ariki fully support Government’s decision to re-open the borders with New Zealand on January 13 next year.

Economy


Suspended DPM’s corruption related case moves to High Court

Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

Suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former director of the National Environment Service Nga Puna and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna will appear in the High Court today.

Crime


Inspired by nature

Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Apii Te Uki Ou’s Isabella Nicholas, pictured, with her masterpiece depicting a grove of tropical coconuts against a majestic island mountain, ready to be exhibited at the school’s Art Exhibition & Auction tonight.

Local


Will Cook Islands have to learn to live with Covid-19?

Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, Health, National

Countries around the world are ditching lockdowns and slowly opening borders. Life in the United Kingdom has minimal restrictions, Australia has a plan to get life normal-ish again and even New Zealand has indicated slowly opening up to the world in the first quarter of 2022. So does the Cook Islands also need to learn to live with the virus or could we forever keep our zero tolerance approach?

Economy


Puaikura to battle Nikao Sokattak in round two

Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

After an exhilarating first week of football, round two provides another exciting match up. Puaikura will play Nikao Sokattak today at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.

Football


Piho’s big dream comes true

Monday 5 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Award winning photographer Charlotte Piho has been recognised and presented with the ‘Traveller’s Choice Best of the Best’ on TripAdvisor for her ever-popular turtle tours.

Local


NZ supports rugby programmes

Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) received new rugby equipment from the New Zealand government and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Aid and Trade to help them further their development programmes to schools around Rarotonga as well as the Pa Enua.

Rugby Union


Eels take lead in league

Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports

The domestic rugby league competition heads into a week break providing teams with a perfect opportunity to recover before entering the crucial half of the weekly meet in May.

League


OPINION: Democratic Party calls for vaccine before travel bubble

Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

To the New Zealand government, the Cook Islands Opposition is appealing for the Covid-19 vaccine to be rolled out here for our 17,000 people before the two-way travel bubble opens between our two countries, writes Opposition leader Tina Browne.

Editorials


Letter: Key questions on seabed mining

Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The Seabed Minerals Commissioner’s letter on Monday (March 22) didn’t answer the question of what potential risks to the environment from mining were presented to communities in the pa enua.

Letters to the Editor

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