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Blue marlins steal the show at fishing comp

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Twenty-seven boats registered for the final Cook Islands Game Fishing Club tournament of the year over the weekend.

Local


Black Caps win rain affected ODI series

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports

It’s been a soaking wet start to the New Zealand summer and mirroring India’s 1-0 victory in the rain affected T20 series the Black Caps came up trumps in the ODI series winning it 1-0. Cricket analyst Rahul Patil back from a five-week tour of Australia and New Zealand reports.

Cricket


Netball in Paradise attracts 10 overseas teams

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Netball, Sports

The biggest netball competition in the Cook Islands makes a comeback tomorrow. Netball in Paradise, held annually in December, will see a wide range of teams make it to the courts to battle it out.

Netball


‘Christmas has come early’: Direct flights from Sydney to Rarotonga set to return

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism

The Cook Islands Government has signed a new partnership with Jetstar, bringing direct flights between Sydney and Rarotonga.

Business


Aloha! Direct Honolulu flights to give Cook Islands access to US market

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National, Tourism

Direct flights between the Cook Islands and Honolulu will begin in May next year.

Business


Conflicting evidence and startling revelations as fraud case drags on

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

There were eruptive scenes in court as a case stretching back two years, involving a French national who had fraud charges against him thrown out, drags on.

Court


Cook Islander misses out on top fishery job

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Regional

Rhea Moss-Christian from the Marshall Islands has been appointed the new Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) executive director beating Cook Islander Dr Lara Manarangi-Trott.

Regional


$0.5m budget for Gospel celebration

Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

The Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church has started preparations for the 200-year commemoration of the arrival of the Gospel in July next year, setting a budget of just under half a million dollars.

Culture


Jetstar takes over Sydney direct service

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism

Jetstar will commence operations into the Cook Islands non-stop from Sydney from June 29, 2023, Prime Minister Mark Brown announced today.

National


Cook Islands announces direct service to Hawai’i with Hawaiian Airlines

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism

Prime Minister Mark Brown on Wednesday announced that Hawaiian Airlines will begin flying to the Cook Islands from Honolulu starting May 20, 2023.

National


Grassroots football season wraps up

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Rarotongan Grassroots football season ends today with the final knockout matches at the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) complex.

Football


Six nations to battle it out at international handball tournament on Rarotonga

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Sports

Hundreds of people from several nations across the Pacific will converge on Rarotonga this weekend for the International Handball Federation Oceania Trophy Tournament.

Sports


Kids join in for good catch at Mauke fishing event

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands

The first Don Beer Akatokamanava/Mauke Reef and Open Water fishing competition has seen the weighing in of good yellow fin tuna catches.

Local


Feminist forum looks at Pa Enua needs

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, Local, National

Cook Islands Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) is working closely with the Ministry of Agriculture to tap into the Pa Enua and encourage residents to plant certain crops.

Culture


New Zealand will not stand in way of Cook Islands United Nations bid

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

The New Zealand Pacific Peoples’ Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister have now both indicated New Zealand will offer assistance for any Cook Islands bid to the United Nations.

National


Paper licenses issued as card stock depleted

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Police issue more than 500 visitors driver licenses each month and more than 400 for residents.

Local


Pacific fishing activity with ‘nefarious’ rep could soon have more surveillance

Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Regional

A fishing activity in the Pacific that has a reputation for facilitating criminal behaviour could soon have more oversight. Caleb Fotheringham reports from the 19th Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission in Da Nang, Vietnam.

Regional


Touch association to hold boxing day tourney in memory of its founder

Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

After a successful Cook Islands Games Touch tournament, the Cook Islands Touch Association is all set to hold the last event for 2022.

Sports


Black Ferns share World Cup joy, promote women’s rugby

Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Fresh from guiding the Black Ferns to Women’s Rugby World Cup victory, Cook Islanders who were part of the team’s campaign are here on a well-deserved break.

Rugby Union


Immigration staff to undergo training for new visa and permit processes

Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Tourism

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) undertook the first series of immigration training last week.

Local


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