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KATA: Maths expo

Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Grassroots kick-off new round

Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Football players are eager to progress into round two of the Prime Foods grassroot football games - kicking off today at the CIFA field complex.

Basketballers step up for the big bounce

Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports

Week six of the Avaiki Basketball Tournament took place on Wednesday last week with more heat seen on the courts as the semi-final and final games are approaching quickly - set to take place this week and next.

LETTERS: Props to those digging in at the coal face

Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Wednesday September 22, 2021

Arutanga Harbour project open

Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands

After several years of planning and preparation stages, the Arutanga Harbour Project in Aitutaki officially opened yesterday.

Rarotongan woman charged in explosives bust appears in court

Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Vaine Marsters, 59, a widow from Rarotonga, was one of two expatriates who appeared in Alotau magistrate’s court last week, separately charged with possessing unlicensed firearms and ammunition, Papua New Guinea news agency The National confirmed to Cook Islands News yesterday.

Repatriation decision is still up in the air

Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

More work still needs to be done before dates are settled for repatriation flights, says the Border Easement Taskforce.

NZ criticised for abstention in vote on deepsea mining

Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

New Zealand has been criticised for abstaining from voting in support of a deep sea mining moratorium in a global forum.

Rarotonga woman arrested in explosives bust in PNG

Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

A Cook Islands woman has been reportedly arrested in Papua New Guinea after authorities allegedly found her with C-4 plastic explosives, live ammunition and a telescopic Winchester sniper rifle.

Rarotonga to host Oceania Masters badminton event

Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports

Badminton Cook Islands is excited to partner with Badminton Oceania to host next year’s Oceania Masters in Paradise badminton tournament.

Defending champions retain Nutters Run titles

Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Fifteen crazy fit ‘nutters’ crossed the finish line after taking part in the challenging and reportedly quite slippery ‘Nutters Run’ yesterday afternoon.

PM Mark Brown: 'Cook Islanders delivering world-class infrastructure'

Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion

While some of my political opponents are critical of how much we are investing in the Pa Enua, I believe we still need to do more, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

LETTERS: Covid-19: Health versus wealth

Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Tuesday September 21, 2021

Fibre in 18 months for Rarotonga and Aitutaki

Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Technology

Vodafone Cook Islands is aiming to get Aitutaki and Rarotonga fully equipped with fibre in 18 months’ time, says the company’s chief executive officer.

Further support for business

Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Further to the announcement two weeks ago and with the current border closure in mind, the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Mark Brown is pleased to announce one further round of the Business Grant for October.

Pacific Oceania clinch Davis Cup promotion

Monday 20 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Sports, Tennis

The Pacific Oceania men’s tennis team is celebrating a Davis Cup promotion that’s been almost a decade in the making.

Nikao beats Tupapa in football

Monday 20 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Nikao Sokattak have taken the lead in the Tower Insurance premier men’s division after a huge win over the weekend.

Ruta Tangiiau Mave: ‘Life goes on, history repeats, some things never change’

Monday 20 September 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

When people are asked to wear a mask while shopping to reduce the risk of infecting other people with a potentially deadly virus, they complain about having their personal rights and liberties taken away.

Aboard Marumaru Atua: ‘The strength of the ocean is real’

Monday 20 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Crew member Evangelene Wong talks about her experience aboard the MaruMaru Atua.

Workers lured to New Zealand with higher pay

Monday 20 September 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Local businesses continue to struggle to find employees and the situation is only set to get worse as more local workers are recruited for work in New Zealand, where they can earn higher wages and possibly find a path to residency.