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Passionate performances pay tribute to the arrival of Christianity

Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

The Rarotonga Schools Culture Festival wrapped up on Wednesday night with raving performances from all teams.

Features


Excitement builds for Youth Games

Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

There’s plenty of excitement among participants in the inaugural Cook Islands 2021 Youth Games to be held next week.

Other Sports


CHURCH TALK: A message of hope

Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

This article is dedicated to two great men that have passed this week from the Vaka Puaikura. Beresford Henry “Black” Heather and John Glassie Mateara, who was a regular contributor to this column. These were great life influencers to many people and had many followers.

Church Talk


Road crash case in court

Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Emotions were high in yesterday’s High Court sitting as two New Zealanders recalled a road accident that ruined their Rarotonga holiday.

Local

Health ministry monitoring mysterious virus

Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

An unidentified virus is spreading amongst residents, while the dengue outbreak continues to also put stress on the healthcare system with increased hospitalisations.

Health


Badminton youngsters to compete in NZ

Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports

Cook Islands is set to become first international team to compete in New Zealand since 2019.

Badminton


Puna aims to keep Forum together

Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

The incoming Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum intends to push ‘as hard and as fast as I can, so that the Forum family will remain intact and complete as it is’.

National


Vainerere is back in the House

Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

Tangata Vainerere was officially confirmed as the new Clerk of Parliament – for the second time around – by the Parliament, just over a year after he was sacked in March 2020.

National


Short with long strides

Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Year Nine Tereora College student Akirata Short scored the last try for the day on Thursday in the Tereora College Quick Rip’s Competition at Nikao Field.

Rugby Union


CHURCH TALK: The extent of God’s amazing love

Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

God’s amazing love was the main talking point at the recent ‘National Thanksgiving Prayer Service’ held last weekend. It was an opportunity to not only encourage our nation and also reflect on God’s goodness and mercies throughout the cyclone season, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa.

Church Talk


Government's not shouting your beer

Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

The former executive officer of the Mitiaro Island Administration tried to use government money to buy $177 of personal alcohol but was stopped by a shopkeeper, an audit office report has revealed.

Local


Governmenmt slammed by Opposition for ‘shameful spending’

Thursday 15 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Government must curb spending and prioritise spending in areas that affects the livelihoods of the people, says the Opposition Democratic Party.

Local


Initiative aspires to promote healthy and active lifestyles

Wednesday 14 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

A new agreement signed yesterday between the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) and Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) will see the two bodies working together to promote sport and physical recreation throughout the Cook Islands.

Other Sports


PET TALK: An itch to scratch

Wednesday 14 April 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Has your pet got an itch to scratch? Dr Ellen McBryde, the lead veterinarian at Te Are Manu Charity Vet Clinic, has the answers to your problem.

Editorials


Questions over health recruits

Wednesday 14 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

Reports of issues with recruiting overseas health specialists to help alleviate a staffing shortage at the Ministry of Health is raising concerns over the country’s Covid-19 health preparedness in advance of a potential two-way travel bubble with New Zealand.

Health

OPINION: Demos keeping it slow and steady on seabed mining

Tuesday 13 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

"Keeping our position fluid certainly does not translate to a full-blown agreement with how the government is proceeding with its seabed mining exploration and potential mining," writes Democratic Party Opposition Leader Tina Pupuke Browne.

Editorials


007 wins Mixed Touch title

Monday 12 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

It was fast touch action down at the Nikao Field last Wednesday with the Cook Islands Vodafone Mixed Touch Finals and a night for drop offs.

Sports


Sea Eagles beat the Sharks

Saturday 10 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

In what was an intense tit for tat match, the Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles came out the soaring victors in Thursday's premier match game.

Football


OPINION: Living with nature an inspiration

Saturday 10 April 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Living off the grid with limited power and internet might seem a little farfetched to some. But visiting June and Andrew Hosking's self-sustaining homestead in Mauke really does get you thinking twice about off the grid possibilities of day-to-day living. By Te Ipukarea Society.

Editorials


Covid economic package extended

Saturday 10 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Government has extended the wage subsidy and other grants until the end of June, bringing some relief to businesses and workers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Economy


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