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Chicken photo appeals

Thursday 28 July 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals

“WHAT A SWEET photo caption story that was in CI News last week, about the mother hen and chick crossing the road at a Give Way sign,” a smoke signaller says.


What's happened to neutering plan?

Thursday 28 July 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

I ENJOYED the two recent articles about dogs on Rarotonga.


Prison kitchen could do with a revamp

Thursday 28 July 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

AS VISITOR once again to your delightful shores, I was privileged to be able to inspect your local prison.

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Rakei Manava show launches week of fun and celebration

Thursday 28 July 2016 | Published in Local

Rakei Manava wearable arts show is once again taking place at the National Auditorium on July 30, signalling the beginning of a colourful and spectacular week of festivities

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Homeward-bound after 19 years

Thursday 28 July 2016 | Published in Local

Passing Avatiu Wharf on Monday, I noticed six or so beautiful and expensive-looking yachts, anchored side by side.

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Island visitors show off their cultural talents

Thursday 28 July 2016 | Published in Local

A GROUP of 30 people from the Marquesas Islands is visiting Rarotonga for two weeks.

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Elite paddler given a boost

Thursday 28 July 2016 | Published in Local

ELITE LEVEL paddler Andre Tutaka-George is the new brand ambassador for the Bank of the South Pacific (BSP) Cook Islands.

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Army recruit book launch

Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Published in Local

A book which tells the story of a group of Cook Islanders recruited by the New Zealand army in 1966, will be launched at the Ruatonga meeting house at 5pm today.

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Atamira exhibition to honour Ui Ariki

Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Published in Local

In RECOGNITION of the 50th anniversary of the formation of the House of Ui Ariki under the Cook Island’s constitution the Cook Islands National Museum is exhibiting 14 of the atamira (thrones of chiefs) specially commissioned for this year’s celebrations.

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Why are we a divided nation?

Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Published in Opinion

WE ARE polite, kindly, refined, affable, polished and courteous, yet capable of unleashing ruthless cruelty and savagery beyond measure!


Catholic group reaches Poland safely

Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Published in Local

THIRTY-ONE Catholic youths from the Cook Islands have arrived safely in Krakow, Poland for the 2016 World Youth Day (WYD) celebrations.

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Clinic's great work inspires car gift

Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Published in Local

ESTHER HONEY Foundation staff were overjoyed yesterday morning to receive a car generously donated to them by New Zealanders Vaska Frolova and Neil Fox.

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Court verdict 'minor setback,' says Bishop

Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Published in Politics

THE HIGH profile trial of Teina Bishop has ended for the time being, with the long-serving parliamentarian now considering his options to appeal the guilty verdict handed down by the jury last week.

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Swamp proves slippery for both the Eels and Bulls

Tuesday 26 July 2016 | Published in Rugby Union

IT WAS a tight, tough encounter between the high-flying Avatiu Eels and the Titikaveka Bulls on Saturday afternoon at The Swamp.

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Fishing license status questioned

Tuesday 26 July 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

LAST WEEK the High Court found former Minister of Marine Resources, Teina Bishop, guilty of accepting a bribe from Chinese fishing company Leun Thai in return for 18 fishing licenses.


MP's bike-riding example for all

Tuesday 26 July 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

IT WAS good to see MP “Captain Tama” riding his bike into work last week.

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Grey Power reference is not welcome

Tuesday 26 July 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

EARLIER this month, Grey Power was referred to in a newspaper story in what I believe is a totally inappropriate way.

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Flights at all hours in the name of money

Tuesday 26 July 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

I HOPE that the family of the smoke signaller who lives in Nikao and works in Turangi were consulted about the airport location, and, if a landowning family, that they were suitably financially compensated.


New software brings better forecasting ability

Tuesday 26 July 2016 | Published in Local

FIFTEEN Pacific island meteorological services across the region were gifted laptops at last week’s week-long workshop in Avarua. Pacific Islands met services from around the region underwent training on how to use the system using the new laptops equipped with the software that will help strengthen meteorological service officers’ forecasting abilities.

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Workshop paves way for the future

Tuesday 26 July 2016 | Published in Local

COOK ISLANDS Meteorological Service director Arona Ngari has acknowledged the support of the Korean government for last week’s Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation training workshop for Pacific met officers.

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