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The name Avaiki Nui
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, God save us from another insecure Cook Islander born overseas (Te Kaveinga ki ‘Avaiki Nui, Oct 18) who needs to remind us who live here how useless we are.
Jetstar flight delay causes frustration
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
A man who was meant to catch a Jetstar flight from Rarotonga to Auckland on Monday was asked if he could stay with friends, and then paid for his own taxi when his flight was delayed by more than 15 hours.
Mike Pero in airline talks with MFEM
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, National
Ministry of Finance and Economic Management has confirmed it has been in discussions with businessman Mike Pero about a renewed interest in developing an airline.
International live music comes to Rarotonga
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
Groove to the new sounds of Ghanaian and Afrobeat singer-songwriter Eugene Kwame Marfo also known by the stage name Kuami Eugene tonight on Rarotonga.
Soaring costs of flights still rankles
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism
The expected dip in tourism numbers did not quite arrive in September, but operators are still wary about the lack of flights.
‘Careless scrub fires waste water’: Fire Chief
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Scrub fires lit by “careless” people clearing their crops and sections are happening too often and putting other properties at risk.
Ministry of Cultural Development Secretary charged with drink driving
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Secretary of Cultural Development Anthony Turua was caught twice over the legal blood alcohol limit following a crash in which a police vehicle was involved.
Titikaveka Cook Islands Christian Church undergoing $200k renovation
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
A $200,000 renovation is underway at one of the oldest churches in the Cook Islands and is set to be completed in time for next year’s bi-centennial celebrations in Rarotonga.
Covid-19 ‘normalised’: TMO
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands is likely to let its Covid-19 restrictions lapse at the end of this month.
Synergy of traditional knowledge and science
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
School students were thrilled to experience new scientific experiments at the inaugural Climate Change Prime Minister’s Science Expo which started yesterday at the National Auditorium
Te Kaveinga ki ʻAvaiki Nui
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, Opinion
Many people, places and items continue to sail through life comfortably with two or more names, with some names taking prominence over others depending on the time and context. The question is, could we also sail our nation under two different names? By Liam Kokaua.
Vaka to add training resources in revival of voyaging skills
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The blowing of the conch shell and drum beats from Temanavanui Drummers welcomed Vaka Motu Okeanos Waa’Qab into Avarua Harbour yesterday morning.
Masters dominate the field at cycling champs
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Cycling, Sports
Masters cyclists dominated the field at the Cook Islands Games cycling time trial race and Cycling Federation national championships on the weekend.
Kukis ready for Welsh challenge
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands rugby league side is excited and brimming with confidence ahead of their opening Rugby League World Cup match against Wales tomorrow at 8.30am (Cook Islands time).
Catholic Church and lobby groups silent on ‘sexual diversity’ document
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The Catholic Church and LGBTQIA+ groups in the Cook Islands remain silent following the release of guidelines for Catholic schools on “sexual diversity” in New Zealand.
‘Pride and sporting excellence’: Cook Islands Games end with colourful closing ceremony
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
In a blaze of glory, a stunning fireworks display closed the 2022 Cook Islands Games at the National Stadium on Saturday.
T20 World Cup 2022 – The countdown is on
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cricket analyst Rahul Patil is off to Australia as an accredited media professional to cover the Men’s T20 World Cup. With less than a week left for the main draw of the tournament to begin Patil previews all the participating teams and their chances in the tournament.
Ruta Mave: Homecoming
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
I did not feel welcomed as similar, related or one people growing up in South Auckland. We were referred to as coons, bunga’s or coconuts by others including Maori and we in reply called them hori’s and kumara’s. Maybe Minister Nanaia Mahuta is right, the mana of the Cook Islands has matured. We hope it has for them too.
The flight of Kiwi 471
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Derek Fox | Published in Features, New Zealand, Regional
Kiwi 471 lifted off from Rarotonga airport a bit after 8am on Friday, October 14. On board the Royal New Zealand Air Force C130 Hercules transport aircraft, were 52 passengers and crew, heading for Manihiki atoll in the northern group.
Mangaia crowned champions of 2022 Cook Islands Games
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Sports
One of the largest groups in the 2022 Cook Islands Games with over 450 registered members, Mangaia came out in force to the closing ceremony in a wave of maroon to rejoice their sporting achievements at the National Stadium on Saturday
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