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Public holiday announced for Queen’s Memorial Service on September 30

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in

Prime Minister Mark Brown has announced that the Cook Islands will mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with a National Memorial Service and one-off public holiday on Friday, September 30.

Iro named NSW Cup Player of the Year

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands rep Kayal Iro capped off a breakthrough season with the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Player of the Year award over the weekend.

Cooks score historic win

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands claimed a historic OFC U-19 Championship win over American Samoa in their final pool match in Tahiti yesterday.

Jehovah’s Witnesses resume their door to door ministry

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

After pressing pause for more than two-and-a-half years, on September 1, 2022, Jehovah’s Witnesses returned to the work they are well known for, going door-to-door.

Vaka Motu heads for Raro

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Rarotonga will receive Vaka Motu Okeanos Waa’Qab which departed Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, on September 10 for the 3000 nautical mile voyage estimated to take up to a month.

Juror shortage postpones trial

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

The trial of Phillip Walter Montgomery Strickland who is facing cannabis related charges has been adjourned to Friday due to the lack of a full jury.

Taking Cook Islands fashion to the world

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Emerging fashion designer Toka Toka landed in Paris, France for the first time this week to showcase unique Cook Islands fashion designs using cultural fabric and material.

Electricity bills to rise

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Electricity bills are set to increase significantly in Aitutaki and Rarotonga next month as high fuel prices force power entities to pass the price onto consumers.

On your mark, get set, go …

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Sports

The CITC Prince of Wales Athletics Championship got underway yesterday afternoon with long distance track events and some field events at the National Stadium in Nikao.

Kata: Avarua town plan

Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Stage set for Cook Islands’ biggest school athletics event

Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Sports

The largest school athletics event of the year begins today with 11 schools, over 600 competitors and 100 volunteers.

Cooks make impressive comeback

Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports

Cook Islands has made a sensational comeback in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier with their second win yesterday.

Visitors return again to run round Rarotonga

Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Running, Sports

In less than two weeks the 45th Round Rarotonga Road Race will be staged welcoming back more than 130 international runners, walkers and supporters to paradise.

Cook Islands out to break winless run in OFC U19 Championship

Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands lost their second OFC U19 Championship 2022 match in Tahiti after going down to Solomon Islands 0-3 on Sunday.

Jury trial adjourned

Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A High Court jury trial had to be adjourned for a day because of the lack of people available for jury.

Arthritis in dogs and cats: Recognising signs and symptoms

Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Dogs and cats rely on us noticing their pain, if we are going to help it, writes Dr Michael Baer, Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.

Feasibility study discusses aged care services in the Cook Islands

Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Key services to support Cook Islanders over the age of 60 years were discussed at a workshop held late last month.

Ei tiare maori for the Queen

Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National

A special image of Queen Elizabeth II photographed at Buckingham Palace adorned with two tiare maori ei all the way from the Cook Islands has surfaced following Her Majesty’s death last week.

PM slams world superpowers for lack of action on climate change

Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown criticised world superpowers for lack of action on climate change in his speech at the Green Climate Fund (GCF) conference in South Korea yesterday.

Kiwi to pay over $8k in reparations

Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National

A New Zealander who crashed into a motorcyclist, injuring them in the process has agreed to pay more than $8000 in reparations and court costs.