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Arch rivals Tupapa to battle Puaikura in Round 3 football

Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

A struggling Puaikura side will be hosting the unbeaten Tupapa Maraerenga FC in the feature match of round three in the Rarotonga football competition this afternoon.

Cooks doctor awarded rural health medal

Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features

A Cook Islands doctor and Otago postgraduate student has been awarded the Dr Amjad Hamid Medal at the 2022 National Rural Health Conference held in Christchurch this month.

Sonny Williams shares deep passion for language

Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features

Sonny Williams is passionate about Cook Islands Māori, and wants others to immerse themselves in the language. He talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about his role as a translator and what he wants to see happen with the language.

Party hires NZ barrister for petition cases

Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National, Politics

The Cook Islands United Party has bolstered their legal team in their challenge over the election results in the Pa Enua.

Bread prices up

Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The cost of living continues to soar with bread prices increasing by an average of a dollar and the price of fuel also set for another increase.

Kata: NZ barrister

Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata: Surcharges on power

Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tennis youngsters in finals

Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis

The Cook Islands development team recorded excellent results at the Pacific Oceania Junior Tennis Championships being held in Lautoka, Fiji.

Cooks finish third in T20 Qualifier

Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports

Cook Islands cricket is expecting an improvement in their rankings after finishing third in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Port Vila, Vanuatu.

May she rest in peace

Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Since last week, we have been coming to terms with the death of Queen Elizabeth II. For most of us, given she reigned for 70 years from 1952, she is the only monarch we have known. However, some of us may also have known the previous king, George the Sixth who became king in 1936, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

LETTERS: Only in the Cook Islands

Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor,   Before New Zealand could declare a public holiday to mark the passing of the Queen, I believe the matter had to be passed in parliament.   In Cook Islands, to declare a public holiday to do the same, the Prime Minister only had to make a statement from South Korea.   We […]

Water quality survey raises concern over stream health

Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

A report into Rarotonga and Aitutaki’s water quality shows good results for lagoons, but some concern for streams.

Family house gutted in blaze

Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

A family home was gutted and cars were destroyed in a fire just behind the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management in Avarua yesterday.

Kata: Price increase

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Avatiu to battle giants Nikao in midweek football clashes

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Another football week, another round of exciting games. In the mid-week fixtures this week, Avatiu FC will take on Nikao Sokattak FC at Nikao home grounds.

Apii Avarua retains Prince of Wales Championships

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Sports

Apii Avarua defended the CITC Prince of Wales Primary School Athletics Championships with St Joseph’s School finishing in second place and Nikao coming in third.

LETTERS: Award winning town plan

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Fabulous looking design – on paper – and clearly designed by people who sit in a lovely office behind computers somewhere remote, but who have absolutely no idea about the impact of the wind and waves when Mother Nature decides to get ferocious especially on that Northern coastline (‘20+ years timeframe’ for award winning […]

Cook Islands drops all Covid travel restrictions

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National

The Cook Islands is now in a post-pandemic state of affairs, thanks to its relaxation of travel requirements according to the Prime Minister Mark Brown.

MFEM urges companies to be ‘transparent’ with surcharges

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

As cost of living issues rise, the Ministry for Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) is urging companies to be transparent in their implementation of surcharges.

Public holiday announced for Queen’s Memorial Service on Sept 30

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National

Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday announced that the Cook Islands will mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with a National Memorial Service and one-off public holiday on Friday, September 30. The holiday coincides with the opening of the Cook Islands Games to be held later on the day.