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Reference to weapons in ancient times

Monday 23 October 2017 | Published in Local

This is the second in a series of stories provided by the National Museum. It describes a legend relating to the creation of Cook Islands weapons.

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Visit to northern islands not for the faint-hearted

Monday 23 October 2017 | Published in Outer Islands

Former CI News journalist Jonathan Harwood has always wanted to visit the northern islands and recently he did just that, spending two weeks aboard the Taio Shipping Services cargo vessel Lady Moana as it sailed to Penryhn and Manihiki, with an unscheduled call at Atiu along the way. Here he shares the experience.

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Punanga Tauturu takes the lead

Monday 23 October 2017 | Published in Local

Punanga Tauturu coordinator Rebeka Buchanan says people are questioning why she and Punanga Tauturu have become the driving force behind developing a “solution” to the youth crisis.


Okotopafest set to be one of the best

Monday 23 October 2017 | Published in Local

The late (and very eccentric) US rock musician Frank Zappa once famously said, “you can’t be a real country unless you have beer and an airline”.


Race on for second slot

Friday 20 October 2017 | Published in Football

The race for second place in the Mitiaro Manea games continues, as the hosts and Mauke both claimed gold medals during the soccer events.


Top physio to run sports injury workshops

Friday 20 October 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

With Club Raro the hub of great events for the Raro Rugby 7’s they are excited to announce the “Don’t Be Hero - Fix That Injury” workshops.


Don't let life's distractions eclipse light from heaven

Friday 20 October 2017 | Published in Church Talk

On Monday, August 21 this year, all of North America was treated to an eclipse of the sun. Anyone within the path of totality would have seen one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights…this celestial event is called a ‘total solar eclipse.’


Art show mixes techniques old and new

Friday 20 October 2017 | Published in Local

An exhibition featuring a blend of traditional and modern art techniques will open at the KareHa Polynesian Art Studio in Panama on Saturday evening.

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Independence will shut doors

Friday 20 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

For the information of our iti tangata, let’s be clear about our status.

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Long-term rivals meet in big clash

Thursday 19 October 2017 | Published in Football

The Avatiu senior women’s team host fierce rivals Nikao Sokattack at the Avatiu field today in what should be an exhilarating clash.

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Animal welfare in Rarotonga

Thursday 19 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Two years ago I arrived back in Rarotonga, back to my dream place where I had spent years loving school, sailing, playing and making lifelong friends.


Cook Islands at climate change talks in Fiji

Thursday 19 October 2017 | Published in Local

Finance minister Mark Brown led a Cook Islands delegation at the 2017 ministerial dialogue on the global climate change agenda, known as Pre-COP, in Nadi, Fiji, this week.

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Young chefs return from Guam contest

Thursday 19 October 2017 | Published in Local

Two young chefs from the Cook Islands Chefs Association attended the Global Chefs Challenge last week in Guam.

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Fiji's big day marked well in spite of the rain

Thursday 19 October 2017 | Published in Local

Rainy weather on Saturday did nothing to dampen the spirits of those who gathered at St Joseph’s school to celebrate Fiji Day.

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No need for us to surrender NZ citizenship

Thursday 19 October 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

I have researched the requirements for UN membership and there is no need for the Cook Islands to surrender our New Zealand citizenship and become independent as part of our membership application.


Penrhyn planting plan helps to protect turtles

Thursday 19 October 2017 | Published in Local

With support from the Adaptation Fund, the Cook Islands is strengthening its vulnerable coastlines on the low-lying atoll of Penrhyn to protect the community from the increased intensity and frequency of king tides, tidal surges and natural disasters due to climate change.

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Football contest round nine today

Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Published in Football

The U8, U11 mixed and U17 men’s teams are set to take the stage today to kick off round nine of the Rarotonga football competition.

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All Black to field questions at resort event

Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Published in Rugby Union

Club Raro will be the hub of great events for the Raro Rugby 7’s kicking off with All Black Liam Messam, professional sports manager Deon Smith and others talking frankly about the “ins and outs” of being a sports professional.


Mitiaro win touch rugby in fine style

Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Published in Touch Rugby

Hosts Mitiaro won the Open Women touch rugby competition in resounding fashion at the 2017 Manea Games yesterday.


NZ film-maker shares tips with young people

Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Published in Local

Gaylene Preston, a New Zealand film maker who visited Rarotonga to premiere her movie My Year with Helen last night, made time to see a group of young aspiring film makers on Monday afternoon.

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