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Flowers for hope in prison
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cabinet Minister George “Maggie” Angene is open about his troubled past and time spent in prison, even though he’s now the Minister of the institution that was his home on and off for 34 years.
Clash of the titans in local football
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The premier men’s football teams will take the field today in the opening Knockout Cup semi-final.
Raro Sevens Tournament gets underway
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Local rugby fans can expect a fast, action-packed show at the Raro Sevens Tournament.
Something for everyone at car boot sale
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
A campaign for the elimination of violence against women and children continues on Friday with a car boot sale event to be held at Punanga Nui Market.
LETTER: Too little, too late
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"Businesses and government have to share the blame for the delay in opening up a NZ/CI travel bubble."
Barge prepares for maiden voyage
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The recently arrived barge MV Taunga Nui is preparing to embark on its first voyage to the Pa Enua.
Stabbing accused to remain in custody
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Two High Court cases, including the recent stabbing incident, have been adjourned.
Travel bubble uncertainty frustrates businesses
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Tourism operators want Cook Islands and New Zealand governments to provide more information on the status of the proposed travel bubble.
Underdogs to take on top football contenders
Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
This afternoon, Avatiu FC senior women’s will be taking on Tupapa Maraerenga for a shot at the Knockout Cup final next week.
Northern group island prepares for worst case Covid-19 scenario
Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
Rakahanga is remaining resolute that its borders will be immediately closed and the island will remain isolated from the outside world, if a case of Covid-19 is confirmed on Rarotonga.
Businesses disappointed with no prospect for bubble before Christmas’
Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy, National
Despite an announcement from New Zealand’s Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins that a travel bubble between Cook Islands and New Zealand will not go ahead prior to Christmas, the Private Sector Taskforce remains optimistic.
Recipe: Taste of paradise
Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Food
Local meals are incomplete without coconut cream sauces, which add unique flavour to Cook Islands dishes. Here are four of the most favoured. By Mereana Hutchinson.
Participation wins on the water
Wednesday 2 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Despite the pandemic, oe vaka was one of the first codes to be able to continue to train on the water and has seen greater local participation than ever before. And Cook Islands is one of the very few countries that has been able to continue V6 paddling/racing during these Covid times.
Formal relationship recognised with MOU
Wednesday 2 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding cements relationship between Vaka Takitumu in Rarotonga and Takitimu Waka in New Zealand.
Leaders walking the talk to promote healthy lifestyles
Wednesday 2 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Over 100 people joined the 6.30am start of the Leaders Walk for Life campaign with Hugh Graham yesterday.
Rugby’s rising stars set to battle
Tuesday 1 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The age group Rip 7s championship to be played on Tuesday will set the stage for this weekend’s Raro Sevens tournament.
The potential benefits of the regional trade deal
Tuesday 1 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
PACER Plus, a trade and development agreement including Australia and New Zealand and a majority of Pacific Forum Island Countries (FICs), presents important opportunities for business and government to drive economic recovery and regional integration. Jim Redden from Devpolicy Blog writes.
‘Tourism desperate but it must learn from this crisis’
Tuesday 1 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Go Local
News of successful Covid-19 vaccine trials have raised hopes in the Pacific that the hard-hit tourism industry will begin to re-open in 2021, yet questions remain as to how it should be revived in general.
Official recognised for 50 years of public service
Tuesday 1 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Tamarii Tutangata, who has worked closely with all former Cook Islands leaders, calls it a day. By Melina Etches.
Flowers don’t tell, they show
Tuesday 1 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Ministry of Internal Affairs was judged the best decorated government department in the annual Mire Tiare competition.
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