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OPINION: Silence in unhealthy democracies

Saturday 9 January 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Public scrutiny of public decisions that involve the public’s wellbeing and are paid for by the public purse should be welcomed and not defended as if the scrutiny of this decision was a personal attack, Thomas Wynne writes.

Editorials


Embarking on a second homecoming

Saturday 9 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Features, Weekend

At the beginning of 2019, Vainepoto Tangaroa traded her mum’s slice of paradise, Gisborne and Tokomaru Bay on the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand, for that of her late father’s, the beautiful Cook Islands. Tangaroa tells associate editor Katrina Tanirau why it’s a decision she’s glad she made.

Features


Connecting youths to their environment

Saturday 9 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

A local non-government organisation is running a programme to help connect Cook Islands youth with nature.

Environment


Top bet wary of women's Nines challenge

Friday 8 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Rarotonga will head into this weekend’s Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise as the hot favourites for the women’s title.

Rugby league


Aitutaki Sharks sharpen their teeth

Friday 8 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Veterans Teokotai “Billy Bush” Tuaivi and Bruce Goldsworthy are coming out of “retirement” to guide Aitutaki Sharks in the League Nines in Paradise tournament this weekend.

Rugby league


Facing new challenges in 2021

Friday 8 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

The year 2020 had chartered our course through challenges and disruptions of Covid-19, but praise be to our God, for His unwavering grace which allowed us to come through safe and sound, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Avarua Ekalesia.

Church Talk


World’s remotest learner

Friday 8 January 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands

Living on a tiny remote island of Palmerston has not stopped Caroline Marsters from dreaming big.

National


Cook Islander flies high in NZ

Thursday 7 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Basketball, Sports

Rising from their humble beginnings in the Pacific, Cook Islands' Terai Ma Teata Elia (formerly Terai Sadler), Fiji’s Letava Whippy, Dalen Pilitati, and Te Araroa Sapoaga rose to the occasion and made strides in the prestigious Sal’s 18in18 New Zealand Women's National Basketball League.

Basketball


Matu rori – the best tasting spaghetti from the sea

Thursday 7 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Food

The fatty spaghetti-like tissue inside the sea cucumber is a Cook Islands delicacy, writes Mereana Hutchinson.

Features


‘Thank you for your kindness’

Thursday 7 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National

Organisers of the Brotree initiative were overwhelmed by the generosity shown by the community for Arorangi Prison inmates.

Local


Eleven teams for League Nines

Wednesday 6 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Four women’s and seven men’s teams will take part in this weekend’s League Nines in Paradise 2021.

Rugby league


LETTERS: Covid-free Cooks travellers at ‘risk’ & the health of Muri lagoon

Wednesday 6 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letter writers and online comments weigh in on covid-19 travel between Cook Islands and NZ, and Muri Lagoon - one of the "crown jewels" of Rarotonga.

Letters to the Editor


The $150k dance

Wednesday 6 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

The Aitutaki koni raoni (dance around) combined fundraising event for the villages of Vaipae and Vaipeka has raised over $150,000.

National


OPINION: Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful

Tuesday 5 January 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Looking forward to 2021, the Cook Islands could be so much more than we are, because we are smarter than we give ourselves or are given credit for, Ruta Tangiiau Mave writes.

Editorials


End of an era for Muri beach landmark

Tuesday 5 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

After 32 years of operating Sails Restaurant on Muri beach, the Tierney family have announced the closure of the restaurant and look forward to a well-deserved change of pace.

Local


The unforgettable sporting moments of 2020

Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Despite cancellations of several sporting events due to Covid-19, there were plenty memories made on and off the field in 2020.

Other Sports


OPINION: Adapting to a changing world

Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Cook Islanders are survivors and the innate ability to adapt to any situation, is what will get us through, writes Thomas Wynne.

Editorials


2020: The year that was

Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Weekend

It goes without saying that Covid-19 is the story of 2020, hands down. The virus dominated the headlines during the year, with many of the most popular stories shedding light on the impact it has had on all of us. But Covid-19 wasn’t the only story of the year. Cook Islands News takes a look back at the pandemic and other stories that defined the year 2020 …

Features


Representing Cook Islands with pride

Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, National

Rose Henry feels very privileged and honoured to be selected to represent her Cook Island culture and Pacific people on an international level.

Culture


Netball to hold World Youth Cup trials

Thursday 31 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Young and talented Cook Islanders show interest in representing the country at the upcoming Under-21 World Cup.

Netball

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