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Articles by CI News Staff
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.
Two-vehicle crash lands motorcyclist in hospital
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
A motorcyclist who was involved in a crash over the weekend is admitted to Rarotonga Hospital after sustaining serious injuries while the driver of the van involved in the accident was arrested and remanded in custody.
Sydney flights on the horizon
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, Economy, National, Travel
Cook Islands tourism sector is set to receive a timely boost with the return of direct flights to and from Australia.
Valiant national 7s teams fall short of Oceania glory
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands men’s and women’s teams fell short of qualifying to the 2023 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series at the 2022 Oceania Rugby Sevens Challenge over the weekend in Brisbane.
Raro trio join Cook Islands Sevens teams
Tuesday 15 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Three Rarotonga-based players will join the Cook Islands 7s men’s and women’s teams for this weekend’s 2022 Oceania Rugby Sevens Challenge in Brisbane, Australia.
Early childhood care and education is connected with nature
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National
A series of photos depicting Cook Islands’ early child care education will be exhibited at the World Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education in Tashkent, Uzbekistan this week.
Atiu trio medevacked to Raro after head on motorbike crash
Monday 14 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, Local, National
Three people from Atiu are admitted to Rarotonga Hospital after a ‘suspected’ alcohol-related motorcycle crash over the weekend.
Rugby season culminates with 7s comp
Tuesday 8 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union concluded its 2022 season with the annual Raro 7s tournament over the weekend.
New champs crowned
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Avatiu Eels and Lady Bears were crowned the new champions of the annual Raro 7s tournament held at the National Stadium in Nikao on Saturday.
‘Regrettable oversight’: NES stops new wastewater project
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service has issued a stop work notice on the new wastewater treatment system project undertaken by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation.
Police investigate motor vehicle crashes, three drivers spend weekend in prison
Monday 7 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Police are investigating two motor vehicle crashes reported over the weekend. According to police spokesman Trevor Pitt, three drivers were taken to prison after being breathalysed over the legal limit for alcohol, in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Sevens off to shaky start
Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The 2022 Raro 7s got off to a shaky start yesterday afternoon after teams pulled out leaving organisers to change the draws for men’s and under-18 competitions.
Panthers ready to defend title
Friday 4 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in
The stage is set for the 2022 Raro 7s tournament which kicks off at 4pm this afternoon at the National Stadium in Nikao.
$200k support to host regional Forum meeting
Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, National, Regional
Cook Islands received financial boost from New Zealand to support the hosting of the Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting in 2023.
‘We’re after the same thing’ - PM Brown reacts to NZ’s call for ban on seabed mining
Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Business, National, Politics
As the New Zealand government moves towards a moratorium on deep sea mining in international waters, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown claims both governments are actually after the same thing. Matthew Littlewood and Caleb Fotheringham report.
‘Gutsy’ Moana lose opener
Thursday 3 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Moana went down fighting to reigning champions Australia Jillaroos 74-0 in their opening women’s Rugby League World Cup clash in England yesterday.
Climate change conference details sketchy as PM leads delegation to Egypt
Wednesday 2 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National, Politics
As Prime Minister Mark Brown leads a significantly-sized delegation to a climate conference in Egypt - specific details surrounding the trip are sketchy.
Moana bracing for tough opener against reigning champs
Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Moana are bracing for a tough Women’s Rugby League World Cup opener against reigning champions Australia tomorrow at 9.30am.
Sevens battle
Tuesday 1 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The 2022 Raro 7s tournament will feature only local based teams despite interest from overseas clubs.
‘Extremely disappointing’: Kukis end World Cup campaign with big loss
Monday 31 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands slumped to one of their worst defeats after going down to powerhouse Tonga 10-92 in their final Rugby League World Cup group match early yesterday.
