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World’s remotest learner
Friday 8 January 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands
Living on a tiny remote island of Palmerston has not stopped Caroline Marsters from dreaming big.
Penrhyn to dry up in 14 days
Friday 8 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands
An island government official said the northern group atoll is dealing with one of the worst water shortages in years, prompting Prime Minister Mark Brown's government to approve an emergency shipment of water and desalination equipment to the island.
Cook Islander flies high in NZ
Thursday 7 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Basketball, Sports
Rising from their humble beginnings in the Pacific, Cook Islands' Terai Ma Teata Elia (formerly Terai Sadler), Fiji’s Letava Whippy, Dalen Pilitati, and Te Araroa Sapoaga rose to the occasion and made strides in the prestigious Sal’s 18in18 New Zealand Women's National Basketball League.
Matu rori – the best tasting spaghetti from the sea
Thursday 7 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Food
The fatty spaghetti-like tissue inside the sea cucumber is a Cook Islands delicacy, writes Mereana Hutchinson.
‘Thank you for your kindness’
Thursday 7 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
Organisers of the Brotree initiative were overwhelmed by the generosity shown by the community for Arorangi Prison inmates.
‘New Covid strain, no problem’
Thursday 7 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands authorities remain adamant that the risk of Cook Islanders traveling to New Zealand contracting coronavirus is low, despite a new variant of the virus, known as B.1.1.7 that has forced the UK into its third lockdown, arriving in New Zealand.
Eleven teams for League Nines
Wednesday 6 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Four women’s and seven men’s teams will take part in this weekend’s League Nines in Paradise 2021.
LETTERS: Covid-free Cooks travellers at ‘risk’ & the health of Muri lagoon
Wednesday 6 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letter writers and online comments weigh in on covid-19 travel between Cook Islands and NZ, and Muri Lagoon - one of the "crown jewels" of Rarotonga.
The $150k dance
Wednesday 6 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Aitutaki koni raoni (dance around) combined fundraising event for the villages of Vaipae and Vaipeka has raised over $150,000.
Poor water quality in Muri lagoon persists
Wednesday 6 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
Poor water quality continues to affect the lagoon as the seasonal weather conditions that led to the deterioration continue to persist.
OPINION: Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful
Tuesday 5 January 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Looking forward to 2021, the Cook Islands could be so much more than we are, because we are smarter than we give ourselves or are given credit for, Ruta Tangiiau Mave writes.
End of an era for Muri beach landmark
Tuesday 5 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After 32 years of operating Sails Restaurant on Muri beach, the Tierney family have announced the closure of the restaurant and look forward to a well-deserved change of pace.
Pare rito making mamas forge bonds during hat making
Tuesday 5 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
After six months of learning the skill to weave a treasured “pare rito”, 12 Ngatangiia Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) women proudly displayed their 60 hats last weekend.
The unforgettable sporting moments of 2020
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Despite cancellations of several sporting events due to Covid-19, there were plenty memories made on and off the field in 2020.
OPINION: Adapting to a changing world
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Cook Islanders are survivors and the innate ability to adapt to any situation, is what will get us through, writes Thomas Wynne.
2020: The year that was
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Weekend
It goes without saying that Covid-19 is the story of 2020, hands down. The virus dominated the headlines during the year, with many of the most popular stories shedding light on the impact it has had on all of us. But Covid-19 wasn’t the only story of the year. Cook Islands News takes a look back at the pandemic and other stories that defined the year 2020 …
Representing Cook Islands with pride
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, National
Rose Henry feels very privileged and honoured to be selected to represent her Cook Island culture and Pacific people on an international level.
Covid-19 stimulus package extended
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands people continue to be the government’s top priority in 2021 with announcements including extension of the wage subsidy and the expectation that Kiwis will be welcomed back to the country’s shores by March 2021.
'We are all in this together'
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Let us all continue to share our joys with one another, our concerns with one another, challenges with one another, needs with one another, outreach sharing and compassion with one another, writes Bishop Tutai Pere.
Netball to hold World Youth Cup trials
Thursday 31 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Young and talented Cook Islanders show interest in representing the country at the upcoming Under-21 World Cup.
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