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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cook Islands and New Zealand agree next steps towards quarantine-free travel
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands and New Zealand governments will confirm the timing for when removal of mandatory quarantine will take effect, next week.
Touch rugby ‘back to local roots’
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby
Cook Islands Touch Association is gearing up for a busy 2020/21 season, kicking off with the much-anticipated Boxing Day tournament.
LETTER: ‘Double standards’ on travel bubble
Friday 11 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The New Zealand government gave 88 members of an international film crew (border) exemption to travel to New Zealand to shoot the Netflix show Cowboy Bebop, this total included 17 dependents.
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