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Tupapa Panthers, Avatiu claim Raro Sevens titles

Monday 7 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Rugby Sevens fans were treated to some top class action on the field at the Raro Rugby Sevens Tournament on December 4-5 at the National Stadium.

Rugby Union


LETTER: Time to think outside the NZ bubble?

Monday 7 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The Australian and New Zealand governments were trying to reach a Trans-Tasman bubble as we all know, that would then start to include Pacific Islands, that every island nation has been holding out for.

Letters to the Editor


Take care during festive season

Monday 7 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime, National

Leading up to Christmas, Cook Islands Police Service have some strong messages for the community.

Crime


Tupapa on track for Raro Sevens title defence

Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Regional, Rugby Union, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers have made it through to the Raro Sevens Tournament quarter-final.

Regional


Heaven on earth: Six days of pure bliss in the Pa Enua

Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Features, Weekend

For those wanting to satisfy a travel itch during these unprecedented Covid-19 times, it could be a good idea to look a little closer to home. In this second of a two-part series, Katrina Tanirau explores the islands of Mauke and Mangaia.

Features


Living away from home

Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

To say I have missed home is an understatement, in fact I don’t think there are words in the English language that capture the emptiness we all feel, those 80,000 of us who live in New Zealand but call the Cook Islands home. By Thomas Wynne.

Editorials


Staying put to ride out the pandemic

Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

The pandemic has wrecked the nation’s tourism dependent economy. Previously when times were tough, people fled overseas in search of opportunity. That has yet to happen, but the business community believes the threat of depopulation remains.

Local


Flowers for hope in prison

Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Cabinet Minister George “Maggie” Angene is open about his troubled past and time spent in prison, even though he’s now the Minister of the institution that was his home on and off for 34 years.

Local


Raro Sevens Tournament gets underway

Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Local rugby fans can expect a fast, action-packed show at the Raro Sevens Tournament.

Rugby Union


Working together to create the next national blueprint

Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National

More than 200 people turned out at the national “Our Cook Islands Legacy National Sustainable Development Agenda 2020+ Forum” at the Domes yesterday.

Environment


Underdogs to take on top football contenders

Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

This afternoon, Avatiu FC senior women’s will be taking on Tupapa Maraerenga for a shot at the Knockout Cup final next week.

Football


Businesses disappointed with no prospect for bubble before Christmas’

Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy, National

Despite an announcement from New Zealand’s Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins that a travel bubble between Cook Islands and New Zealand will not go ahead prior to Christmas, the Private Sector Taskforce remains optimistic.

Economy


Recipe: Taste of paradise

Thursday 3 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Food

Local meals are incomplete without coconut cream sauces, which add unique flavour to Cook Islands dishes. Here are four of the most favoured. By Mereana Hutchinson.

Features


Participation wins on the water

Wednesday 2 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Despite the pandemic, oe vaka was one of the first codes to be able to continue to train on the water and has seen greater local participation than ever before. And Cook Islands is one of the very few countries that has been able to continue V6 paddling/racing during these Covid times.

Other Sports


Formal relationship recognised with MOU

Wednesday 2 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Signing of Memorandum of Understanding cements relationship between Vaka Takitumu in Rarotonga and Takitimu Waka in New Zealand.

Local


Rugby’s rising stars set to battle

Tuesday 1 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The age group Rip 7s championship to be played on Tuesday will set the stage for this weekend’s Raro Sevens tournament.

Rugby Union


The potential benefits of the regional trade deal

Tuesday 1 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

PACER Plus, a trade and development agreement including Australia and New Zealand and a majority of Pacific Forum Island Countries (FICs), presents important opportunities for business and government to drive economic recovery and regional integration. Jim Redden from Devpolicy Blog writes.

Editorials


‘Tourism desperate but it must learn from this crisis’

Tuesday 1 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Go Local

News of successful Covid-19 vaccine trials have raised hopes in the Pacific that the hard-hit tourism industry will begin to re-open in 2021, yet questions remain as to how it should be revived in general.

Features


Official recognised for 50 years of public service

Tuesday 1 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Tamarii Tutangata, who has worked closely with all former Cook Islands leaders, calls it a day. By Melina Etches.

Local


Football’s top four confirmed

Monday 30 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Puaikura and Titikaveka premier men’s teams have made it into the semifinals after beating Avatiu FC and Matavera FC in the knockouts on Saturday.

Football


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