Articles by CI News Staff

KATA: Audit office in overdrive

Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Top four battle in football festival

Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

After three days of intense football games and a much-needed rest day, top teams return to the field with polished skills and new game plans, hungry for a spot in the finals on Saturday.

KATA: Dengue in the outer islands

Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Titikaveka takes netball lead

Wednesday 5 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Avatiu premier’s unbeaten run in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition came to an end after their loss to Titikaveka.

KATA: Advertising for the Land Court sitting

Wednesday 5 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

PM unveils food security initiative on Mitiaro

Wednesday 5 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands

During his official visit to Nukuroa last week, Prime Minister Mark Brown opened the Mitiaro Agriculture Hydroponics station, a facility with a 400-plant capacity.

Comeback win for departing stars

Tuesday 4 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Tupapa Panthers’ dream of finishing the 2021 Raro Cars Rugby League Competition unbeaten was shattered after rivals Avatiu Nikao Eels staged a comeback win in the feature premier clash over the weekend.

If you can’t beat them, dress better than them!

Tuesday 4 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Paddling, Sports

Nikao beach was buzzing with excitement on Saturday as teams comprising rookie and experienced paddlers battled for top prizes in the annual Oe Vaka V12 Corporate Races.

KATA: Vaccine fears

Tuesday 4 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Warm welcome awaits visitors, resort owner says

Tuesday 4 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

A leading resort group welcomes the re-opening of the New Zealand – Cook Islands borders for safe, two-way, quarantine free travel from May 16.

KATA: Travel bubble hopes

Monday 3 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Air NZ announces Raro flights, Jetstar on hold

Monday 3 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

Local tourism industry is expecting a gradual growth in visitor numbers when two-way quarantine free travel between the Cook Islands and New Zealand commences on May 16.

Cultural workshop for tour guides hailed a success

Monday 3 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

Tauranga Vananga - the Ministry of Cultural Development, and the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation joined forces last week to run their first cultural tour guide workshop.

Travel bubble to begin May 16 pending final health checks

Sunday 2 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern have announced two-way quarantine-free travel will commence between the two countries on May 16.

Tolosa shines with three gold medals

Friday 30 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Daniel Tolosa won three gold medals in the athletics event at the Cook Islands Youth Games on Wednesday at the National Stadium in Nikao.

KATA: Where are the vaccines?

Friday 30 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Raro-Auckland-Perth trip breaches bubble

Friday 30 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

A traveller from the Cook Islands has breached the trans-Tasman travel bubble by flying to Perth from Auckland on Thursday without spending two weeks in New Zealand as required.

Officials to determine Rarotonga's dog population

Friday 30 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

A survey to determine Rarotonga’s canine population to address the dog problems on the island is now underway.

Paddling against Covid current

Thursday 29 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Paddling, Sports

Cook Islands Canoeing Association is hosting its annual Corporate V12 Oe Vaka Races this Saturday in Nikao, starting at midday.

Action continues at athletics games

Thursday 29 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Nia Remuera emerges out of the sandpit after completing his long jump attempt on day three of the 2021 Cook Islands Youth Games yesterday.