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Trained, blessed, and ready for take-off

Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports

The Cook Islands national men’s cricket squad departs today for Auckland, the first stop on the road to the East Asia Pacific Sub-Regional Qualifying Tournament in Vanuatu.

Staff and supply shortages continue as tourism climbs

Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Tourist numbers are the highest they’ve been all year with August looking good too but one accommodation provider says he’s conscious of staff being burnt out because of staffing issues.

Cook Islands drums up business from the ultra-rich in Monaco

Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Finance and Maritime Cook Islands are off to the Monaco Yacht Show to drum up business from the world’s elite this month.

Bank teller blames supervisor for missing $18k

Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A former bank teller with the Bank of the Cook Islands in Atiu charged with taking more than $18,000 assigned to a community hall fund, has told the Court her supervisor was responsible.

Toka’s local designs to feature in Paris and London

Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features

Emerging fashion designer Toka Toka is set to launch Cook Islands culture, design and dance on the international runway through fashion.

New officers help to keep our airport safe

Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Eight new security officer graduates are working to ensure the safety of passengers and aircraft at the Rarotonga airport.

Kayal Iro debuts as Cronulla Shark #555

Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks’ Matt Ikuvalu’s injury during training presented the opportunity for Cook Islands international Kayal Iro to become Shark #555 when he took to the field over the weekend to take on the Bulldogs at PointsBet Stadium in New South Wales, Australia.

Football season kicks off tomorrow

Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The much awaited 2022 Rarotonga Football Season will be making a start tomorrow, at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.

Kata: Citizens against Corruption

Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by alexstewart | Published in Kata, Opinion

Palmerston gets booster shot today

Tuesday 30 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands

Covid-19 vaccines and crew on Te Kukupa II set sail to the remote Southern Group island of Palmerston yesterday afternoon.

Kata: Lawyers

Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tabusoro retains Vodafone Tri Nations 15s crown

Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

In a hard-fought final match, Tabusoro (Fiji) were able to repel a late Tokouso (Samoa/Tonga) assault on their try line, with the final score of Tabusoro 15, Tokouso 9.

OPINION: Follow the rules or follow the fools?

Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

“Rules were made for fools to follow and wise men to be guided by,” said British statesman Winston Churchill.

Satellites help farmers manage land in pilot study

Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Farmers on Rarotonga will soon have a better idea of how much land they have with the help of hand held GPS devices.

Lawyer calls for restorative justice

Monday 29 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

A local defence lawyer is calling for Cook Islands laws to be more forgiving on less serious crime and to focus on counseling rather than punishment.

Kata: Manuae trust

Saturday 27 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tabusoro ready for Tokouso

Saturday 27 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

In a repeat of last year’s title decider, defending champions Tabusoro Fiji will take on Tokouso – Samoa and Tonga in the Vodafone Tri Nations 15s Series final today.

Saint Joseph’s running to Prince of Wales

Saturday 27 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Sports

Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary School pupils spent yesterday sprinting, jumping and throwing at BCI stadium in preparation for next month’s CITC Prince of Wales Primary School Athletics Championships.

Who really built Rev John Williams’ Rarotongan ship?

Saturday 27 August 2022 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features

John Williams was an evangelical Christian determined to spread the gospel throughout the Pacific. To this end, he constructed a ship at Rarotonga in 1827 with a ‘mechanical ingenuity’ that gave him legendary status in Britain and beyond. But who really built the ‘Messenger of Peace’?

Kava ‘o Aotearoa

Saturday 27 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features

A Cook Islands Māori filmmaker has looked into a collective of Pasifika cultural guardians reactivating the ancient Tu’i Tonga kava ceremony for contemporary use in Aotearoa New Zealand.