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Papa Kaina laid to rest

Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

A humble and quiet man, Papa Kaina Taepae Ripata from the island of Manihiki passed away peacefully with his wife Mama Marii and children by his side on December 12.

Local


Cooks U18s win Bowl final

Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The U18 World Schools 7s held at Pakuranga Rugby Fields featured only New Zealand-based teams.

Rugby Union


Smiling in the face of adversity

Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The tourism industry gathered for a celebration of the 2018-2019 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards 2020 held on Tuesday.

Local


Marine resources ministry investigate coral bleaching

Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National

The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) is investigating a number of incidents of bleached corals occurring in several islands.

Environment


Pukapuka – a place filled with hidden treasures

Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, Weekend

During a trip to the Northern Cook Islands, Cook Islands News journalist Emmanuel Samoglou saw places of incredible beauty but facing isolation, a lack of resources, and economic hardship. Yet at the same time, residents enjoy a freedom that comes from choosing to live life on modest terms. In this first part of a two-part series, he writes about the island of Pukapuka.

Features


OPINION: Deep Conversations on seabed mining in the Cook Islands

Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

A strong turnout and the varied discussion points at screening of Deep Conversations documentary were evidence that our people want more information on all aspect of deep-sea mining, writes Te Ipukarea Society

Editorials


A season with a purpose

Friday 18 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Regardless of what has occurred over the last nine months or so, it is not all doom and gloom. Many positives have emerged from some of the negatives that have taken place, writes John Mateara (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).

Church Talk


Cook Islands play crucial role in the region’s stand against nuclear weapons

Friday 18 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Pacific island nations meet in a bid to elevate anti-nuclear advocacy through the Treaty of Rarotonga.

Editorials


Asian bank loan provides millions in Covid-19 assistance

Friday 18 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

The Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has approved a US$20 million (NZ$28 million) loan to the Cook Islands to meet a cash crunch caused by Covid-19 pandemic.

Economy


Takairangi joins Super League club

Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports

Super League club Hull Kingston Rovers is excited with the depth Brad Takairangi will provide in a number of positions after signing the Cook Islander on a two-year deal.

League


Tourism celebrates pre-Covid success

Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Although 2020 has been tough on everyone with the tourism industry hit the hardest, the Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards was a happy gathering of the community.

Local


In nasty weather it's better safe than sorry, official say

Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

Cook Islands Ports Authority has plans in place for any cyclone emergency.

National


Revived passion for tennis

Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Tennis Cook Islands wants all those that have felt a new or revived passion for tennis to look towards 2021.

Other Sports


OPINION: 'No reward other than a grateful society'

Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Lawyers are citizens and they have duties to uphold the rule of law and, by implication, speak out. As do lawyers here who are members of the Cook Islands Law Society. By John M Scott.

Editorials


Fraudsters target online shoppers

Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Crime, National

Holiday shoppers are being advised to watch out for online fraud and fake websites impersonating local companies.

Crime


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.

Cricket


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.

Editorials


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.

Economy


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.

Football


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.

Editorials


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