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Progress on Penrhyn cyclone shelters

Tuesday 9 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands

Construction work is continuing on two cyclone shelters for the Northern Group island of Tongareva.

Exciting start for touch competition

Monday 8 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The Vodafone Cook Islands Mixed Touch competition kicked off its regular season games last week.

OPINION: ‘New Zealand Maori owe their heritage to us’

Monday 8 February 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

There's a reason why a lot of New Zealand Maori say they fell like they're at home when in Rarotonga - because they are. Ruta Tangiiau Mave writes.

A new leg for dancing

Monday 8 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

In March 2020, Louisa Maea from the island of Manihiki had her right leg amputated below the knee. She shares her journey of losing her leg and the appreciation she has for the invaluable support from Te Vaerua, the service manager Maine Beniamina and physiotherapist Pare Tangata - whom she now calls her “sisters”.

Forum furore

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Doubles meet opens tennis season

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Tennis Cook Islands held a social doubles tournament in a bid to promote the sport in Rarotonga.

New Zealand affirms further health support

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Officials from Cook Islands and New Zealand held more technical and detailed discussions relating to the two-way quarantine free travel, Covid-19 vaccine and further support to strengthen the local health system.

CHURCH TALK: The origin of Valentine’s Day

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

I have been a Catholic priest for 46 years and have never preached a sermon on St. Valentine. I find it strange that businesses have taken over the feast day, February 14th and in our church, you will not hear any mention of St. Valentine on that day, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Pukapuka lays out red carpet for PM Brown

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands

Having arrived in Pukapuka on Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Mark Brown and his accompanying government delegation are now in the final stages of their mission to the northern group this week.

St Joseph’s prefects ‘energised and ready’

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

St Joseph’s Primary School prefects were invested yesterday at a special church service held at the St Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral.

Laws to keep litterers away

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

With plans to establish the Nikao Social Centre area as a park, laws and regulations aligning with the National Environment Services will soon be implemented.

Fourth robbery accused to appear in court

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

The fourth alleged offender suspected to have been involved in an alleged armed robbery of Woo’s Store in Tikioki, is expected to appear in court today.

Punanga Nui Market ‘pumping’

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Punanga Nui Market fees will remain free for vendors during the week from Monday to Friday, says market manager William Taripo.

Top job

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Opposition congratulate former PM Henry Puna

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National, Politics

Former Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna was yesterday named the new Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, becoming the first Cook Islander to take up the top regional role.

Are Pa Metua emotional about relocation

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Mama Taka Wright was visibly upset and disappointed to see the belongings of the Are Pa Metua moved from the premises they had occupied and rented from Airport Authority Cook Islands in Nikao.

Teams confirmed for beach soccer

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Black Wolves and Ladies in Black are the top bets in the inaugural Cook Islands Football Association beach soccer competition.