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Marumaru Atua returns from 48-day Taua e Moana voyage
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Sailing through good wind, rain and rough seas, Vaka Marumaru Atua returned safely to Rarotonga early yesterday morning, having successfully completed a 48-day Taua e Moana voyage to the Northern group islands.
Tupapa Panthers maintain unbeaten run in 15s comp
Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The unbeaten Tupapa Panthers extended their lead in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition after beating Avatiu Nikao Eels 30-20 in the feature Senior A match at Victoria Park on Saturday.
Fairness vs. inclusion: Finding balance in rules for transgender athletes
Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
The drugs for transgender females suppress testosterone but does not result in more feminine features, like higher voice pitch, more body fat to muscle ratio, whereas a transgender male taking testosterone will have a lower voice, more facial body hair, more musculature.
International night shows unity in diversity
Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Cultural diversity enhanced by vibrant colours, unusual costumes, dances and heartfelt performances, splashed across the National Auditorium stage on Saturday night.
CHURCHTALK: Unity in diversity – Rotai o te Tukeke
Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Let us showcase all diversities of gifts, skills and talents that God has blessed each and every one of us so much with, from the different islands we come from, different cultures, customs and traditions, at this year’s Constitution celebrations, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.
Cooks beat NZ Navy in friendly
Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The New Zealand Royal Navy have taken a beating from their Cook Islands counterparts at an inaugural sports event in Rarotonga.
Aitutaki ranked one of the world’s best islands
Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki tourism operators are welcoming guests again in growing numbers and have been given all the more reason to smile after landing a place on a prestigious list naming the best islands in the world.
Fiji dedicates 7s win to people back home
Wednesday 28 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji has dedicated its Olympic rugby sevens win to the people back home who are struggling amidst the country's Covid-19 health crisis.
Impressive finish for Nicholas
Wednesday 28 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports
From personal bests to semi-final finish, Team Cook Islands are off to a roaring start at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Government sounds the alarm on employee poaching
Wednesday 28 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
A warning bell has sounded for Cook Islands businesses and employees amid changing immigration policies and labour shortages.
Climate change encouraged discovery of Southern Cooks earlier than first thought
Tuesday 27 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
A new study on Atiu has found evidence of exploratory voyages to the Southern Cook Islands up to three hundred years earlier than previously thought and well before first settlement. The research has been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA and is summarised here for Cook Islands News by lead scientist, Professor David Sear.
96 per cent fully jabbed
Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The rollout for the first dose of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine is complete and the second dose is nearing completion.
History made as Atiu invests Ngamaru Ariki and Rongomatane Ariki
Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth
Hundreds of people descended onto the island of Atiu to witness the historic akamarokura’anga (investiture) of Ngamaru Ariki and Rongomatane Ariki conducted three days apart. By Melina Etches.
Cook Islands Olympic Team in Good Spirits
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Cook Islands Tokyo 2020 Olympic aquatic athletes Wesley Roberts and Kirsten Fisher-Marsters have the honour of carrying the nation’s flag at the opening ceremony in Japan, which is scheduled to get underway Thursday.
Challenge not for faint-hearted
Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The biggest mental and physical challenge Rarotonga has ever seen will take place in the form of the first ever Ariki Adventures Challenge this Saturday.
Reaching herd immunity ‘is no guarantee’
Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
New variants of the Covid-19 virus will make it hard for countries like Cook Islands to achieve herd immunity, says a leading Pacific health expert.
Rongomatane Ariki crowned in a peaceful ceremony
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
A crowd of 500 witnessed the akamarokura’anga (investiture) of Nicholas Paenui Te-iti Nicholls as the new Rongomatane Ariki of Atiu.
Pushing your limits in paradise
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Riding on the success of last year’s Cook Islands Games, Aitutaki-based Dani Adendorff recognises the potential to maintain that momentum and extend the reach of the growing weightlifting fitness revolution to the Pa Enua. By Melina Etches.
Visitor numbers exceed initial predictions
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Tourism figures have received another boost as the industry regains momentum with the arrival of Kiwi holidaymakers in growing numbers. Al Williams reports.
LETTER: Worship of money impacts all human societies
Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
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