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Articles by CI News Staff
Renewed call to curb plastic pollution in oceans
Tuesday 29 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Waterwoman and renowned photographer Charlotte Piho has made renewed calls to end ocean plastic waste after a turtle found to have ingested a plastic bag was found dead on a Rarotonga beach last week.
Sixteen confirmed for Touch meet
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
There are limited spots available for teams willing to take part in the Boxing Day Tournament.
Health secretary to vacate position on Christmas Day
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas has announced Dr Josephine Aumea Herman will be standing down as Secretary of Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health on Friday.
Bringing smiles to the less fortunate during the holiday season
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Movember Cook Islands used the funds raised through various activities it ran last month to buy some essential equipment for Rarotonga’s Creative Centre.
Football thrives in Covid-19 ‘bubble’
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga FC will represent the Cook Islands at the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League qualifiers next year.
Tuna fishery protections in place for 2021
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands along with other Pacific Island countries have reached an agreement with distant water fishing nations to secure crucial protection measures for the coming year.
Strap up your helmet or face a fine, police tell motorists
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Some minor incidents including one theft involving cash were reported to police during the weekend.
Sudden passing of passionate planter
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
The island of Mauke and the families of 49-year-old Tuakana Samuel are reeling from the sudden shock of his passing over the weekend.
Cooks U18s win Bowl final
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The U18 World Schools 7s held at Pakuranga Rugby Fields featured only New Zealand-based teams.
Vodafone explains outage
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
A total power disruption at the main offices of Vodafone Cook Islands in Avarua caused the nationwide telecommunication services outage on Thursday, the company says.
Cook Islands play crucial role in the region’s stand against nuclear weapons
Friday 18 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Pacific island nations meet in a bid to elevate anti-nuclear advocacy through the Treaty of Rarotonga.
Matavera, Turangi crowned champions
Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
A number of firsts dominated the 2020 Rarotonga Cricket Club competition finals on Saturday.
Abrihana McBirney is Apii Mauke’s top student
Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Apii Mauke’s prize giving presentation held a week ago had a great turnout from families supporting the occasion.
Lucky escape for motorists
Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Three people escaped serious injuries after multiple crashes in Betela over the weekend.
Internet migration disrupts TV service
Thursday 10 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Technology
The customers of Vodafone Cook Islands’ owned and managed Moana TV will be experiencing continued disruptions to service with “poor picture quality and freezing on most of the international channels”.
Tupapa on track for Raro Sevens title defence
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Regional, Rugby Union, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers have made it through to the Raro Sevens Tournament quarter-final.
Recognition for service to school
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Mary Mare was named the senior Dux for Papaaroa Adventist School at the school’s annual prizegiving awards on Wednesday.
Battling against the odds
Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Top seed Tupapa Panthers is feeling the pressure ahead of this weekend’s Raro Rugby Sevens.
Northern group island prepares for worst case Covid-19 scenario
Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
Rakahanga is remaining resolute that its borders will be immediately closed and the island will remain isolated from the outside world, if a case of Covid-19 is confirmed on Rarotonga.
‘NZ extra protection for Cooks’
Monday 30 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
A potential travel bubble between New Zealand and the Cook Islands is “still being worked through”, says New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who offered no timeline for the implementation of quarantine-free travel between the two countries on Sunday.
