Headlines

Reinfection rates for Covid-19 on the rise

Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Reinfection rates appear to be one of the reasons for an uptick of Covid-19 cases in the Cook Islands.

Health


Black Caps with a historic opportunity

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Pakistan vs New Zealand – 2nd Test – Day 4: New Zealand 1st innings – 449 all out in 131 overs (Latham 71, Conway 122, Blundell 51, Matt Henry 68*, Naseem 3/71, Salman 3/75, Abrar 4/149). Pakistan 1st innings – 408 all out in 133 overs (Imam-ul-Haq 83, Saud Shakeel 125*, Sarfaraz 78, Patel 3/88, Sodhi 3/95). New Zealand 2nd innings – 277 for 5 declared in 82 overs (Latham 62, Blundell 74, Bracewell 74*, Salman 1/42). Pakistan 2nd innings – 0 for 2 in 2.5 overs (Southee 0/1, Sodhi 0/1)

Cricket


Kids learn rugby league tricks from superstars

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Sports

More than 60 young children aged six to 12 gathered at the Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia eager to learn some rugby league tricks from Kiana Takairangi and a number of Australian league stars.

Rugby league


Youngster participates in Tennis Australia’s Albury Tour

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Tennis

Tennis Cook Islands junior national squad player, Raetea Rongo, is participating in Tennis Australia’s Albury Tour.

Sports


Raro clubs set for 2023 Nines battle

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Rugby league, Sports

Twelve teams will compete across three categories – open men’s, open women’s and under-18 men’s – in the 2023 League Nines in Paradise this weekend.

League

‘She was the glue that kept our family together’

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

E puera tiare kua takupe, Ki te ara tiroa o Takitumu, E tiare Maori kakara.

Features


Mask-wearing re-introduced in health facilities

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora has re-introduced compulsory mask wearing and RAT-testing in health facilities.

Health


String of burglaries: Police seeking ‘young, tall, skinny’ male suspect

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

Police seeking ‘young, tall, skinny’ male suspect.

Crime


Family remembers ‘hero’ mother

Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Editor's Pick, Local, National

A mother who drowned attempting to save her 11-year-old daughter has been hailed a “hero”.

Editor's Pick


Fiji PM Rabuka calls on Fijians to stay positive

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji's prime minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has called on the country to stay positive, despite challenges to be faced in 2023, in his New Year's message.

Fiji


Positive news in NZ slump

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Tourism

A Government report is warning that the Cook Islands economy may be stung by the forecast recession in New Zealand.

Economy


Jonassen justifies Justice closure

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National

The Cook Islands Justice Secretary has justified the closure of the Justice Department until January 16 following concerns some returning Cook Islanders are not being able to access the Ministry for land issues, payments, and other matters.

Court


Ardijah vocalist wins New Year honour

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Entertainment, Local, National

After decades of success in New Zealand’s entertainment industry, Ardijah vocalist Betty Anne Maryrose Monga has been recognised in the 2023 New Year’s honours list, with a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to music.

Entertainment


Babe, Wilbur and the Three Little Pigs

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cartoon character Homer Simpson has taught me many life lessons.

Local


Netballers ready to ‘dive into the sand’

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

The annual Beach Games to be held from January 6-21 will feature Beach Netball for the first time in the Cook Islands.

Netball


RUTA MAVE: Yesterday is gone, tomorrow never comes, today is a gift because it’s the present

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

As children we make impressions of the world from how we saw it or interpreted it growing up. As adults we have the ability to make decisions about life different from what we experienced, writes Ruta Mave.

Letters to the Editor


Extra flights fuel optimism

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National

Accommodation providers are optimistic about 2023, as new flight opportunities open up.

Economy


Tragedy: Mother drowns trying to save daughter

Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National

A 52-year-old mother has drowned while trying to save her 11-year-old daughter who was being swept out by the current in the lagoon near the Arorangi jetty.

Local


Henry’s heroics help NZ on day 2

Tuesday 3 January 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Pakistan vs New Zealand – 2nd Test – Day 2 New Zealand 1st innings – 449 all out in 131 overs (Latham 71, Conway 122, Blundell 51, Matt Henry 68*, Naseem 3/71, Salman 3/75, Abrar 4/149) vs Pakistan 1st innings - 154 for 3 in 47 overs (Imam-ul-Haq 74*, Henry 1/35)

Cricket


Naseem swings day 1 to maintain balance

Monday 2 January 2023 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Pakistan vs New Zealand – 2nd Test – Day 1 New Zealand 1st innings – 309 for 6 in 90 overs (Latham 71, Conway 122, Naseem 2/44, Salman 3/55)

Cricket


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