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Articles by CI News Staff
Cook Islands back on track for T20 World Cup qualification
Wednesday 21 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
The Cook Islands cricket men’s side’s ICC East Asia Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A tournament campaign is back on track after a seven wicket win over Vanuatu in Apia, Samoa, yesterday.
Cook Islands secures second win in Samoa
Monday 19 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands cricket men’s side recorded their consecutive win in the ICC East Asia Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A tournament in Apia, Samoa, yesterday.
Cooks crush Vanuatu in cricket opener!
Saturday 17 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Cricket men’s team made a brilliant start to the ICC East Asia Pacific Sub Regional Qualifier A tournament in Apia, Samoa, yesterday.
Cook Islands tops global travel charts as visitor numbers soar
Wednesday 14 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Cook Islands has been named one of the top travel destinations in the world as visitor arrivals continue to skyrocket towards a record year, climbing 4 per cent compared with the previous record-breaking year of 2019.
Community group challenges Water Tariff Assessment, raises financial concerns
Tuesday 13 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, Local, National
The Rarotonga water authority will lose over a million dollars annually, claims Te Vai Ora Maori (TVOM), after its review of the June 2024 Water Tariff Assessment.
Grover Harmon elected CIFA head
Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands football rep Grover Harmon has been elected the new president of the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) for the next two years up to the next elective year for Council Members in 2026.
Runway closure disrupts Air New Zealand flights
Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National, Tourism
Air New Zealand cancelled multiple flights between Auckland and Rarotonga this week due to a wheel defect on one aircraft and a runway closure in Auckland.
Hit-and-run drivers sought after weekend crashes
Wednesday 7 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, Local, National
Police attended to a number of motor vehicle incidents over the long weekend with some drivers alleged to have fled the scene.
Beddoes pulls out of Paris Olympics ‘due to injury’
Tuesday 6 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Athletics, Sports
Cook Islands middle distance champion runner Alex Beddoes has pulled out of the 2024 Olympic Games “due to an injury sustained during a final training session” in Paris, France, this week.
Panthers face rising Bulldogs
Friday 2 August 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The resurgent Tupapa Panthers will take on the rising Titikaveka Bulldogs in week five of the Cook Islands Rugby Union Rarotonga Club 15s competition at Victoria Park this afternoon.
Cook Islands swimmer Connolly makes memorable Olympic debut
Monday 29 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Swimming
Cook Islands swimmer Lanihei Connolly made a memorable Olympic Games debut in Paris, France, on Saturday night.
Weather warning
Saturday 27 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Weather
A low-pressure system being monitored by weather authorities and Emergency Management Cook Islands is tracking to pass south of Rarotonga over the weekend.
Roberts misses out on Paris Olympics as universality appeal rejected
Thursday 25 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Swimming
Team Cook Islands’ hopes of adding swimmer Wesley Tikiariki Roberts as the third athlete to compete at the Paris Olympic Games has been dashed after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) declined their request.
PM Brown to lead Pacific effort to find peace in New Caledonia
Wednesday 24 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown will be part of a high-level delegation to New Caledonia to help resolve the political crisis facing the French territory since May this year.
Cook Islands swimmer Roberts in last-minute bid for Olympics spot
Tuesday 23 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Swimming
Team Cook Islands is hoping to add swimmer Wesley Tikiariki Roberts as the third athlete to compete at the Paris Olympic Games, which start this Friday in France.
Search continues for crew member who fell overboard Lady Moana
Monday 22 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, Local, National, Outer Islands
A Search and Rescue (SAR) mission continues this morning for a 22-year-old Fijian crew member who fell overboard from the inter-island ferry Lady Moana early Sunday during its voyage from Mangaia to Rarotonga.
Police urge drivers to abstain from drinking and driving
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands Police hope to see another quiet weekend in terms of road accidents especially alcohol related crashes.
Cook Islands organics group challenges incoming water tariffs, calls for meeting
Wednesday 10 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National
Natura Kuki Airani, the Cook Islands organics movement, is holding a meeting with the Ministry of Agriculture this Friday to raise their concerns about the incoming water tariffs.
Town Whites claim first Conan’s Cup title despite final leg loss
Tuesday 2 July 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
The Town Whites hoisted their first Conan’s Cup women’s rugby league title despite going down to the Country Blacks in the final leg of the three-match series over the weekend.
To Tatou Vai staff faces action for misusing vehicle
Friday 28 June 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga water agency To Tatou Vai (TTV) will take disciplinary action against the staff member who was pictured delivering coconuts for personal use in a company vehicle.
