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Articles by CI News Staff
Exciting action continues in second week of Cook Islands Games
Tuesday 15 October 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Badminton, Cricket, Other Sports, Sports
The second and final week of the 2024 Cook Islands Games got off to a great start with the beach volleyball competition at the National Beach Courts in Nikao yesterday.
League 9s promises exciting competition
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
The 2024 Cook Islands Games will have an exciting start with the much-anticipated League 9s competition kicking off today at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Cooks Breast Cancer Foundation focuses on raising awareness, supporting women’s health
Tuesday 1 October 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation will kick off another Pink October with a focus on raising awareness, supporting women’s health, and celebrating the progress being made in the fight against breast cancer—both locally and abroad.
TTV estimates $837,000 in water tariff revenue
Monday 30 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Local, National
The Rarotonga water agency To Tatou Vai (TTV) estimates it will collect just over $830,000 in the current financial year from water tariffs that come into effect tomorrow.
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
Wednesday 25 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Tourism’s contribution to the Cook Islands economy is set to surpass half a billion dollars this year, according to the Cook Islands Visitor Economy Factsheet released today.
Police apprehend four juveniles in connection with motorcycle thefts
Monday 23 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police arrested four juveniles aged 13 to 15 in connection with reported stolen motorbikes and charged them with unlawful taking and being a party to the offence.
TTV defends water tariffs, denies targeting businesses
Friday 20 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, Local, National
To Tatou Vai has denied claims of unfair treatment towards businesses regarding the new water tariffs, stating that all properties likely to consume more than 50,000 litres per month have been metered.
Crucial clash for Cook Islands in World Youth Cup Qualifier
Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Pacific Islands, Sports
Cook Islands is ready to fight tooth and nail when they face the high-flying Samoans in a crucial clash tonight in the World Youth Cup Qualifier Oceania at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
New tariffs cause a splash: Free water allocation for residents, businesses face higher costs
Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Environment, Health, Local, National
Residential users will receive 50,000 litres of water per month free under the final water tariff structure announced by To Tatou Vai and commencing October 1, 2024.
Moana face Fiji in World Cup Qualifier
Friday 13 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Moana, the national women’s rugby league, will face Fiji next month in their first step toward qualifying for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
Graham takes over as New Zealand High Commissioner to Cook Islands
Wednesday 11 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National, New Zealand, Regional
The newly appointed New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Catherine Graham, assumed the role yesterday taking over from Tui Dewes whose term came to an end on September 8.
Opposition welcomes regulations, warns against premature mining
Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
The Opposition leader has welcomed the regulatory framework for deep-sea mining but maintains the stance against any mining activities until ‘environmentally friendly technology’ is available and Cook Islanders are fully involved.
CI Immigration set to launch online visa and permit system
Wednesday 28 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Immigration is set to launch an online visa and permit application system, much to the relief of local businesses and visa applicants.
Nail-biting final looms
Friday 23 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Clubs 15s premier men’s final will be a ‘nail-biting affair’.
Cook Islands one win away from history
Friday 23 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands cricket men’s side is one win away from making history at the ICC East Asia Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A tournament in Apia, Samoa.
Cook Islands back on track for T20 World Cup qualification
Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands cricket men’s side’s ICC East Asia Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A tournament campaign is back on track after a seven wicket win over Vanuatu in Apia, Samoa, yesterday.
Cook Islands secures second win in Samoa
Monday 19 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands cricket men’s side recorded their consecutive win in the ICC East Asia Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A tournament in Apia, Samoa, yesterday.
Cooks crush Vanuatu in cricket opener!
Saturday 17 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Cricket men’s team made a brilliant start to the ICC East Asia Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A tournament in Apia, Samoa, yesterday.
Cook Islands tops global travel charts as visitor numbers soar
Wednesday 14 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Cook Islands has been named one of the top travel destinations in the world as visitor arrivals continue to skyrocket towards a record year, climbing 4 per cent compared with the previous record-breaking year of 2019.
Community group challenges Water Tariff Assessment, raises financial concerns
Tuesday 13 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, Local, National
The Rarotonga water authority will lose over a million dollars annually, claims Te Vai Ora Maori (TVOM), after its review of the June 2024 Water Tariff Assessment.
