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Closer to her Olympic dream

Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Boxing, Sports

Cook Islander Tiana Baker-Echegaray is committed to and focused on reaching her Olympic Games dream after winning another two titles in Australia recently.

Increased likelihood of flooding

Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National, Weather

People living in low-lying areas should brace themselves for the likelihood of flooding in the coming months, as the Cook Islands is due to experience another La Nina season.

Raising the bar

Tuesday 20 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

An overwhelming number of 94 weightlifters have registered to participate in the upcoming Cook Islands Games which starts in two weeks.

Kata: Medicinal cannabis

Tuesday 20 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

The final farewell

Tuesday 20 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown was one of the many dignitaries who was invited to the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday morning.

Kata: To Tatou Vai

Monday 19 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Small in size but big at heart: Tennis youngsters claim top prizes

Monday 19 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Tennis

Cook Islands youngster Maka Maui won the Pacific Oceania Junior Championship 16 and under Boys Singles title in a nail-biting match against Noah Ah Kim of Tahiti over the weekend in Fiji.

$398k cannabis trial begins

Monday 19 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National

A trial for the alleged ‘captain’ of a cannabis drug operation started on Friday in the High Court at Avarua after multiple delays due to juror shortage.

Arch rivals Tupapa to battle Puaikura in Round 3 football

Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

A struggling Puaikura side will be hosting the unbeaten Tupapa Maraerenga FC in the feature match of round three in the Rarotonga football competition this afternoon.

Sonny Williams shares deep passion for language

Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features

Sonny Williams is passionate about Cook Islands Māori, and wants others to immerse themselves in the language. He talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about his role as a translator and what he wants to see happen with the language.

Bread prices up

Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The cost of living continues to soar with bread prices increasing by an average of a dollar and the price of fuel also set for another increase.

Kata: NZ barrister

Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Surcharges on power

Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks finish third in T20 Qualifier

Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports

Cook Islands cricket is expecting an improvement in their rankings after finishing third in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Port Vila, Vanuatu.

May she rest in peace

Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Since last week, we have been coming to terms with the death of Queen Elizabeth II. For most of us, given she reigned for 70 years from 1952, she is the only monarch we have known. However, some of us may also have known the previous king, George the Sixth who became king in 1936, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Family house gutted in blaze

Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

A family home was gutted and cars were destroyed in a fire just behind the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management in Avarua yesterday.

Kata: Price increase

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Apii Avarua retains Prince of Wales Championships

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Sports

Apii Avarua defended the CITC Prince of Wales Primary School Athletics Championships with St Joseph’s School finishing in second place and Nikao coming in third.

Public holiday announced for Queen’s Memorial Service on Sept 30

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National

Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday announced that the Cook Islands will mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with a National Memorial Service and one-off public holiday on Friday, September 30. The holiday coincides with the opening of the Cook Islands Games to be held later on the day.

Iro named NSW Cup Player of the Year

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands rep Kayal Iro capped off a breakthrough season with the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Player of the Year award over the weekend.