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Titikaveka after rare double

Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Last week at Raemaru Park, the crowd experienced some shocking turn of events in the Islander Women’s division, when Titikaveka defeated Puaikura FC.

Behind the scenes to limelight

Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Art, Features

For many years Awhitia Tavioni has referred to herself as a “shadow” to her iconic husband and master carver Mike Tavioni. This weekend Awhitia will be in the limelight when she along with her artist “sisters” showcase their creations in a special exhibition.

Domestic violence figures highest in five years, says Police

Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Crime, National

Reported incidents of domestic violence are looking to surpass 2020 figures with last month holding the highest monthly figure recorded in the past five years, Cook Islands Police say.

NZ Reserve Bank to improve money transfers to the Pacific

Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

New Zealand's central bank aims to make money transfers to the Pacific islands easier to access and less expensive.

KATA: Superfund's investment portfolio

Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Crucial clashes in local football

Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

A new week of football competition will be welcomed today as grassroots kicks off the week at CIFA Complex in Matavera.

Tourism can bounce back better, says new regional study

Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The tourism sector in the Pacific including the Cook Islands has been significantly damaged by Covid-19 but there is potential for positive transformation, says the Asian Development Bank’s Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI).

Australia sends more pandemic assistance to PNG

Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Australia continues to provide medical support to Papua New Guinea for the fight against Covid-19.

KATA: Cannabis plant bust

Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

England confirm semifinal spot and sink Sri Lanka’s hopes

Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Another all-round performance by England against Sri Lanka on day 10 has confirmed their spot in the semifinals of the T20 World Cup whereas Sri Lanka will now need a statistical miracle to progress further.

‘I know he hasn’t broken or breached the MIQ law’

Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The wife of the 35-year-old father of young children who was arrested last week and remanded into Arorangi Prison for 48 hours following incidents in Managed Isolation Quarantine (MIQ) for returning Cook Islanders from New Zealand, has spoken with Cook Islands News.

Turama- All Souls Day - remember and pray for loved ones who have passed on

Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Turama or All Souls Day is the special time of the year when graves in the Cook Islands are decorated with artificial or sweet scented fresh flowers and candles to remember and honour deceased loved ones.

In brief: News from around the Pacific

Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

West Papua churches call for peace amid ongoing violence; Ten more community Covid cases in the CNMI; Don't ignore other health programmes: PNG health official; Court ruling upholds legality of Vanuatu government

KATA: Lonely planet travel award

Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Titikaveka stun hosts Puaikura

Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

They came, they saw, they conquered. Titikaveka added to Puaikura’s miserable season beating the home side 1-0 at Raemaru Park on Saturday.

Christchurch faces uncertain weekend as Covid-19 cases continue

Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

Christchurch residents are on tenterhooks as they head into the weekend with four cases of Covid-19 in the community.

Puaikura to host Titikaveka in football

Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Titikaveka will enter Puaikura’s territory today for their face off in the Tower Insurance Premiership men’s competition. Both teams are at different ends of the table however there is a chance for either team to close the gap to climb the table.

Earthquakes and tsunamis – the Cook Islands experience

Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Memory Lane

What does history tell us about the frequency of earthquakes and tsunami in the Cook Islands?

Deep sea mining concerns: We are not alone

Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion

For those of us from the Cook Islands who are concerned about deep sea mining, it may be reassuring to learn that we are not alone.