Articles by CI News Staff

Tupapa Panthers maintain unbeaten run in 15s comp

Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The unbeaten Tupapa Panthers extended their lead in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition after beating Avatiu Nikao Eels 30-20 in the feature Senior A match at Victoria Park on Saturday.

Japan assists Takitumu School

Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National

The government of Japan handed over the ownership of three septic tanks and eight water fountains to Takitumu School at a handover ceremony held on July 23 in Rarotonga.

Panthers face Eels in feature rugby union match

Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The Rarotonga Club 15s round two competition starts today with rivals Tupapa Panthers taking on Avatiu Nikao Eels in the feature Senior A clash at 4pm.

KATA: Defence in indecent assault case

Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Opinion

KATA: Extended stay for a unique visitor

Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Community wants action to save lagoon

Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

Plans that can be immediately activated to help save Muri Lagoon were overwhelmingly supported at a community meeting Tuesday night called by senior traditional leader Vaikai Mataiapo Tutara.

KATA: Dying to see the turtles

Wednesday 28 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

KATA: Forging a new track

Tuesday 27 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands News is transitioning to a pay website

Monday 26 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Editorials, Opinion

After over a year and a half of offering our readers free access, cookislandsnews.com is going back to a subscription-based website this week.

Nicholas into semis at Tokyo Olympics

Monday 26 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Paddling, Sports

Cook Islands paddler Jane Nicholas has made it into the semi-finals of the K1 Women’s at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.

Mobile community vet clinic focuses Akaoa

Monday 26 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

The free mobile community vet clinic started in the village of Murienua earlier this month and continues this week.

A plan to fix Muri lagoon

Monday 26 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

In 2015, the state of Muri lagoon was declared to be a national disaster by the then Cabinet – six years later the state of Rarotonga’s most famous tourist spot has worsened significantly.

KATA: Lots of pork, no fish

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Let the Games begin!

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games opening ceremony was held last night at the Olympic Stadium in Japan, with flag bearers Kirsten Andrea Fisher-Marsters and Wesley Tikiariki Roberts leading Team Cook Islands.

KATA: Secret agent

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Fourteen debutants for Tonga clash

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands has named 14 debutants to take on Tonga in their do or die Rugby World Cup qualifying match tonight in Pukekohe, New Zealand.

Seabed mining workshop focus on environmental management

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Environment, National

An announcement on expected timeframes on the decision-making process on four exploration licence applications by companies that have expressed interest in the nation’s deep sea mineral resources will be made within the coming weeks.

Indigenous Cook Islands artists ‘meet to create’

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

The first Toki Cook Islands Indigenous Artist gathering starts today.

KATA: A different kind of tourist

Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

KATA: Herd immunity

Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion