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Matavera, Turangi crowned champions

Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports

A number of firsts dominated the 2020 Rarotonga Cricket Club competition finals on Saturday.

Cricket


Australia partners with the region to tackle climate change

Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The year 2020 has tested all of our resolve to tackle global challenges but we can’t afford to allow Covid-19 to disrupt global climate action, writes Dr Chris Watkins, Australian High Commissioner to Cook Islands.

Editorials


Flights are getting snapped up in advance of a potential bubble with NZ

Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy, National

A quarantine-free travel corridor between New Zealand and Cook Islands will open in March next year and Kiwis are rushing to book their holidays.

Economy


Matavera to lose treasured toa trees

Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

A disappointed community member says Infrastructure Cook Islands didn’t give any other options, apart from destroying the ironwood trees to make way for road development.

Local


Football’s new champions

Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Nikao Sokattak and Puaikura are the new premier men’s and women’s football champions after claiming the Knockout Cup over the weekend.

Football


OPINION: Push for chlorine ‘smells dodgy’

Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

This motion of chlorination has been ‘dropped in our lap’ without warning and we’re told to accept it, writes Ruta Tangiau Mave.

Editorials


Lucky escape for motorists

Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Three people escaped serious injuries after multiple crashes in Betela over the weekend.

Local


New airline set for takeoff

Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands businessman Mike Pero has renamed his new airline Pasifika Air but says serving Rarotonga remains his primary focus.

Economy


‘Our elderly deserve to be honoured and respected’

Sunday 13 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

The decision to leave her job and look after her grandparents was easy for Verokura Andrew and she quickly realised that to care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honours.

Features


The rich history of Mitiaro’s infamous water caves

Sunday 13 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local

Mitiaro tour guide Julian Aupuni Junior treasures the island’s legendary history that has been passed down from generation to generation.

Features


The day ‘the Don’ and ‘Phar Lap’ visited Rarotonga

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Memory Lane

Zane Grey “the father of the American cowboy novel’ was one of the many celebrities who visited Rarotonga on the Union Steamship Company’s trans-Pacific liner service. Others included the English novelist D.H. Lawrence, the composer Percy Grainger, several All Blacks squads, the Australian cricket legend Don Bradman, the actor Peter Lawford, the 1932 New Zealand Olympic Team, and the great New Zealand-born Australian racehorse Phar Lap.

Features


THOMAS WYNNE: Walking in the shoes of others

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Opinion

We should never let oppressive attitudes, especially by some of those in authority, spoil the kindness and generosity within us.

Opinion


Dreaming of a ‘green’ Christmas

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion

We are sure many of you are rattling your brains trying to think of good Kirītimiti gift ideas for your loved ones. Well, let us help you with some ‘Go Local’ ideas that will reduce the amount of waste generated over the silly season.

Opinion


LETTERS: Demos festive celebration on Koromiri queried

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Organised by Ngatangiia member Tama Tuavera, and Sel Napa, the Democratic Party advertised they’re holding a seasonal party event on Saturday, December 12 on Koromiri Island.

Letters to the Editor


French national allowed to travel home

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

The High Court yesterday reduced the bail amount for a French national charged with obtaining by false pretence.

Crime

Tupapa eyes football double

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

After a semi-final weekend that delivered maximum drama, there is plenty to look forward to in the CIFA Knockout Cup final this weekend.

Football


Tough battle looms in Rarotonga club cricket showdown

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports

Matavera will have to battle hard in order to retain the women’s title in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition final today.

Cricket


Ministry of Culture celebrate another big year

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture, National

Ministry of Culture secretary Anthony Turua said a workplace is only as good as its staff and theirs are exceptional.

Culture


Quarantine free travel with NZ by end of March, 2021

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy, Health, National

New Zealand is working at pace to implement quarantine-free travel for Cook Islanders travelling to NZ as the first step in a phased approach to two-way quarantine free travel between the two nations.

Economy


Stephens wins island council by-election

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics

Joanne Stephens won the Mauke Island Government by-election for the village of Makatea, edging out candidate Arapo Tutai by two votes for the final count of 17 - 15.

National


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