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Battle for second spot as Wantoks claim beach title
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Wantoks have won the inaugural CIFA Beach Soccer Championship despite a round to go today.
Reviving & thriving: Cook Islands traditional games a big hit
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Plans are already afoot to expand the traditional sports programme at the next Cook Islands Games.
Rarotonga in vogue
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend
Cook Islands men returning from overseas have been a source of fashion innovation for almost 200 years. Long before Bluff white boots and gangster wear, Rarotongan sailors helped revolutionise the formless, shapeless world of missionary clothing.
As you sow so shall you reap
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Unless someone like you care a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better.
Travel bubble uncertainty in an already uncertain business
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, Features, National, Weekend
As government works towards two-way quarantine-free travel with New Zealand by the end of the month, local businesses are getting desperate and many say they can’t survive much longer without tourists. Yet even with a bubble, they face unprecedented challenges in an uncertain environment.
Mixing science with fun and imagination
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend
Former Miss Cook Islands and Miss South Pacific Joyana Finch recently released a book ‘Buzz the Electron’ on Amazon. Just weeks after its release, Finch saw the book rise to number one in the ‘Children’s electricity and electronic’ category on Amazon. It has received a five-star rating.
Matie Ethical Care – Caring for the land, the people and the future
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
This week, Te Ipukarea Society is very pleased to share information about a new environmental initiative which has recently been established here in Rarotonga, writes Kate Mckessar.
Tsunami warning
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
We wish to convey sincere congratulations and big meitaki maata for the very swift and efficient dispatch of news and information regarding our recent tsunami alert warnings from our disaster management authorities, police, government heads of ministries, radio, TV, Facebook, heads of respective organisations and all else involved.
Agriculture’s free seedlings programme
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, On Tuesday night the Minister of Agriculture, Rose Brown and Secretary, Marama Anguna, came on TV telling growers to come to the Agriculture Nursery in Arorangi to collect seedlings.
Respected leader laid to rest
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral of well-respected paramount chief and passionate cultural expert, Tararo Temaeva Arii Tepoua’e Karati Ariki MBE (Papa Maeva) of Akatokamanava, who was buried at the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) grounds yesterday.
Superwomen to share stories of challenge and perseverance
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Six women will be sharing their stories on how they #ChooseToChallenge in their work places and communities in acknowledgement and celebration of International Women’s Day on Monday. March 8.
Learning how to break the mould
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
Yes they can – a new group of budding young entrepreneurs from Tereora College have now taken on the challenge of completing the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) programme this year.
Parliament explains delay in appointment of new Clerk
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics
The Clerk of Parliament’s position has been re-advertised due to the small number of applications received, says Cook Islands Parliament.
Young leaders practice Parliament
Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education
Araura, Mangaia and Atiu College representatives have arrived on Rarotonga and are gearing up alongside Nukutere, Tereora and Titikaveka College peers to conduct the first Youth Leaders Practice Parliament at Parliament Building on Monday.
Baudinet makes tennis history
Friday 5 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands tennis player Brett Baudinet has become the first Cook Islander to be selected as the captain of the Pacific Oceania Davis Cup team.
Who blew up the Forum?
Friday 5 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
In all the analysis following the decision of the five Micronesian countries to exit the Pacific Islands Forum after their candidate failed to become the next Secretary General, one question remains unanswered: who is responsible for this body-blow to Pacific regionalism? By Stephen Howes and Sadhana Sen.
Tsunami barely registers a ripple as affected residents take cover
Friday 5 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Many heeded caution and moved inland to higher ground after a tsunami threat was issued by the Cook Islands Meteorological Service.
Graham elected board member of International Volleyball Federation
Wednesday 3 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands Sports National Olympic Committee President Hugh Graham has been re-elected as a board member of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB).
Health worker vacancies to be filled by overseas recruits
Wednesday 3 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Ministry of Health is working on work permits and fulfilling other requirements to bring in expat health professionals to fill local jobs.
For Travel, a Sustainable Comeback?
Tuesday 2 March 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth
With travel stalled for the past 10 months, its sustainable comeback has been a popular topic. Now with Covid-19 vaccines in distribution, and the prospect of travel reviving later this year, some travel operators, local governments and nonprofit organizations are walking the talk, with new eco-oriented programs and trip. By Elaine Glusac from The New York Times.
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