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College to perform at huge event

Tuesday 7 November 2017 | Published in Local

Tereora College has been invited by the New Zealand Polyfest Trust to attend and participate in the ASB Polyfest as guest performers in March next year.

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Lagoon visit saddens scientist

Tuesday 7 November 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

CINews contributor Tom Hawkins describes a recent visit to Aitutaki, which he says left him saddened at the state of the island’s lagoon and general marine environment.

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Time to revisit political reform

Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Opinion

CINews correspondent “Unionist” turns his mind to the subject of political reform and takes a close look at the implications of the decline in voters in the outer islands.


Policy aims to boost language

Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Local

This week CINews begins a series of articles on the new National Culture Policy initiated by the Ministry of Cultural Development. The policy addresses five strategic goals and while its effects won’t be noticed until at least next year, it will introduce a number of significant changes. The first strategic goal, covered today, is language.


Getting real about our 'golden goose'

Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Opinion

Two things of note stood out in our tropical isles last week.


Tupapa Maraerenga prove too much for Takuvaine

Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Football

Tupapa Maraerenga retained their perfect run and continue on top spot in the Rarotonga football competition with a 7-0 win over Takuvaine at the CIFA Complex in Matavera on Saturday.

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Teams hot to take maximum points

Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Football

Tupapa Maraerenga and Takuvaine face tricky assignments at the CIFA Complex this weekend, but their form suggests they understand the importance of collecting maximum points.


Winning memoirs tell pupils' stories

Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Local

A number of school students received placings in this year’s writing competition held last month.


Trust is hard to earn, easy to lose

Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Opinion

“Entrusted” is a word that has seemed to pop up over and over again lately, along with this whole idea of trustworthiness, what we can do to earn it, and how we can lose it so easily.


Openness and gratitude will help in testing times

Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Opinion

The world’s sacred texts contain great wisdom on the virtues which are the very purpose of our lives.


Better skills key for public servants

Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Opinion

The Public Service Leaders’ conference held last week at the Edgewater Resort was an excellent step in the right direction.


'Power couple' bring skills back home

Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Hot on the Rock

Cook Islands power couple Jeff and Natalie Tikitau have returned to their island, after taking the real estate world on the French Riviera by storm.

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Return to Raro in a changed world

Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Local

After losing her seat in New Zealand’s 2017 election and seeing the Maori Party wiped out, the party’s first-ever list MP, co-leader Marama Fox, headed to Rarotonga for some rest and recuperation. In this story written exclusively for CINews, Fox reflects on the election outcome and her relationship with new deputy prime minister Winston Peters.

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Event promotes spiritual values

Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands “Bridgebuilders” organisation began its eighth International Consultation for women groups on Rarotonga this week.

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Messam drops in to lend a helping hand

Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Local

Staff at Cook Islands Building Supplies (trading as Rarotonga ITM) were surprised last week when former All Black star Liam Messam, rising star Pita Gus and sports manager Deon Smith turned up at the Panama store to help deliver building materials to customers in Avarua.

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Intake investigation work ends

Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Local

Land investigation work at the 10 Rarotonga water intake sites marked for upgrades under the Te Mato Vai Stage 2 project has been completed.

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TIS has fruitful voyage north

Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Local

In September, Mary McDonald from Te Ipukarea Society had the opportunity to travel to the Northern Cooks, in particular Penryhn (Tongareva) Island.

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Saints bless former Cook Islands rep with a contract

Friday 3 November 2017 | Published in League

Former Cook Islands rep and St Helens centre Dominique Peyroux has signed a new one-year contract with the Super League club.


Kuki will continue with Kiwis

Friday 3 November 2017 | Published in League

Cook Islander Brad Takairangi continues his dream Rugby League World Cup run as he has been named in the Kiwis starting line-up for their second match against Scotland today.


Give them medals

Friday 3 November 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals

The crew of the Te Kukupa deserve congratulations for the rescue of a yachtsman they carried out in rough weather 390 nautical miles southwest of the Cook Islands this week. These guys, led by Tepaki Baxter, regularly put their lives on the line to save others. Well done, all of you! I reckon you deserve a medal.


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