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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.

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.

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).

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.

No arrivals this week

Tuesday 2 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Borders will be kept shut to travellers this week after Government's decision to not permit passengers on Friday’s flight from Auckland, but a solution has been found to alleviate the ongoing freight issue affecting businesses.

Lifeline for the economy

Monday 1 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy

Government’s Economic Response Plan (ERP) is a lifeline for the economy, says the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) economic analyst Dr. Willem Ysbrand Borren.

Cooks border closed to incoming passengers

Monday 1 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands government has reinstated the temporary closure of the air border until midnight Tuesday after new Covid-19 community cases in Auckland.

Kata: Potholes

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion