Articles by CI News Staff

‘QR’ effectively becomes ‘KR’

Saturday 10 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

Queen’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters will now be referred to as the King’s Representative following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Te Tiare Association build capacity in ‘Effective LGBTQI Rights Advocacy’

Friday 9 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

In a bid to improve its advocacy work, a representative from Te Tiare Association (TTA) took part in the regional ‘Effective LGBTQI Rights Advocacy’ virtual training held over a week ago.

Police warn speeding and reckless drivers

Friday 9 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police are warning drivers that they will be stopped and could have their keys taken off them if found speeding in reduced speed areas.

Kata: Internet speed

Thursday 8 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Ready for opener

Thursday 8 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports

Cook Islands cricket side is all set to face Samoa in its opening East Asia Pacific Sub-Regional Qualifying Tournament match this afternoon in Vanuatu.

Gearing up for tough challenge

Wednesday 7 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon

The Cook Islands Triathlon Association is gearing up for its mammoth Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge multisport event which will be held this Saturday.

Fisheries important to the recovery of Pacific economies

Wednesday 7 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

The Pacific Fisheries Ministers meeting held in Kiribati identified maximising value from their fisheries as key to supporting the economic recovery from Covid-19.

Kata: Pacific summit

Wednesday 7 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: No invite

Tuesday 6 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Real criminals

Monday 5 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks national cricket squad play Auckland’s first all- Māori team

Monday 5 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports

The Cook Islands national squad played Auckland’s first all-Māori cricket team in the weekend.

Kata: Do some work

Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Punanga Nui market toilets

Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

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.

Cooks welcomes second cruise ship this year

Thursday 1 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Travel

The Cook Islands has welcomed the second cruise ship of the year when the Paul Gauguin arrived in Aitutaki on Tuesday from Huahine, French Polynesia.

Grassroots kick off Rarotonga football season

Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

Week 1 of the football season makes a start today at CIFA Complex in Matavera. The Fiery Grassroots will be taking the field today, kicking their way into the new season!

Sailors prepare for Cook Islands Games

Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

The Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) is in preparation mode for the Cook Islands Games with its winter series.

Kata: Citizens against Corruption

Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

PET TALK: Caring for your pet’s teeth

Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

It was a proud moment, not to mention a profitable one, when I lost my first tooth. Most people lose their first tooth at 5 or 6 – I was 8.

Punanga Nui Market’s new toilets open for business

Wednesday 31 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

The new Punanga Nui Market toilet block, designed to cater for up to 700 users a day, is now in full service.