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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

Eels eyeing return to ‘old’ glory days

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports

Avatiu Eels wants to continue the good start it made in the domestic rugby league competition when they take on Arorangi Bears this afternoon.

Wantoks favourites for beach soccer title

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

On Wednesday, day six of the CIFA Beach Soccer Championship was held at Nikao beach courts.

Christchurch earthquake, ten years on: The trauma, chaos and the compassion

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

A decade ago, on February 22, 2011, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch at 12.51pm, causing widespread damage across the city, killing 185 people, in the nation’s fifth-deadliest disaster. Cook Islands News columnist Ruta Mave had just dropped her children at school when the incident happened.

Latest: Govt contacting returnees after NZ cases

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

Government is requesting anyone who may have been in close contact with a returnee from yesterday’s flight from Auckland to contact Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.

Defining moments

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

We should know by now that life is defined by moments and especially those we didn’t see coming.

‘We honour you and we make a promise to remember’

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Weekend

Knitting was introduced to Cook Islands Girl Guides in 1936. In 1940, a great deal of work was undertaken by the Girl Guiding Company in Rarotonga that included knitting comforts for men serving in the forces. For years the Guiders knitted garments for children overseas. This week those involved in the project were honoured at a special event.

Maine Mura – girls with dignity

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Te Ipukarea Society’s Maine Mura aims to alleviate some of the pressures associated with period poverty as well as contributing to significant reduction in waste.