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Concerns as Empire Bridge demolition gets underway

Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Businesses neighbouring the Empire Bridge are concerned they will suffer during disruptions on one of Rarotonga’s busiest stretches of road, as contractors prepare to demolish the structure and build a replacement.

Local


Samoa launches door-to-door covid vax-drive

Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

The Samoa government is launching a country-wide door-to-door mass vaccination campaign for Covid-19 today.

Regional


More action and more fixtures

Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

New Cook Islands Rugby Union president, Ashleigh Wihongi-Willis, has big ambitions for rugby in the country.

Rugby Union


80 years of ‘hard but good life’

Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Memory Lane

Eighty years ago, a time when war dominated world affairs, a baby girl was born in Reureu; colloquially known as Reureu Te Mata o Teerui – a village situated on the western side of Aitutaki, far removed from the turmoil of war-torn Europe.

Features


OPINION: There is strength in our diversity

Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Cook Islanders are not leaving our shores, rather they are extending the borders of our people to include the borders of NZ and Australia because that is where Cook Islanders have made their home, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Editorials


Kiwi importer wants Aitutaki taro price to come down

Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands

Aitutaki Taro exported two shipments of the root crop to New Zealand and is looking for a third but its New Zealand importer says taro prices are still too high.

National


Survey to quantify labour shortage

Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands labour shortages are an ongoing concern as authorities struggle to quantify how many workers are needed as the country experiences a boom in tourism .

Economy


Nicholas family reconnect through history

Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Memory Lane

The Nicholas family has a long and rich history across the Cook Islands, throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, and the world. Al Williams met a member of the extended family who is making connections across the globe.

Features


New Zealand's resistance to our statehood

Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion

As we celebrate our journey to statehood, let us be clear on the journey brave Cook Islanders took, and the resistance they faced, as well as the role of Maori and trade unions who supported us to where we are today, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Opinion


Pacific Islands Forum marks 50th anniversary

Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

The Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, says yesterday's meeting honoured the leaders who set up the organisation, 50 years ago.

Regional

For God and country

Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Team Cook Islands at the Tokyo Olympics yesterday shared a moment together, singing the national anthem to celebrate the country’s 56 years of self-governance.

Rugby league


2021 World Cup officially postponed due to Covid-19 pandemic

Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

RLWC2021 CEO Jon Dutton admitted a World Cup without Australia and New Zealand would have lacked credibility and predicted the tournament may produce a better financial return after being postponed until next year.

Rugby league


Spirit of unity and pride

Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Te Maeva Nui meaning ‘The Great Celebration’ is the pinnacle of Cook Islands culture that shows the true spirit of unity and pride. This was attested by the performances on the opening night on Monday.

Culture


Cook Islanders set for Heartland debut in NZ

Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Two Cook Islands rugby players have been named in defending champion North Otago’s squad for the 2021 Heartland Championship.

Rugby Union


Marumaru Atua returns from 48-day Taua e Moana voyage

Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

Sailing through good wind, rain and rough seas, Vaka Marumaru Atua returned safely to Rarotonga early yesterday morning, having successfully completed a 48-day Taua e Moana voyage to the Northern group islands.

Culture


Tupapa Panthers maintain unbeaten run in 15s comp

Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The unbeaten Tupapa Panthers extended their lead in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition after beating Avatiu Nikao Eels 30-20 in the feature Senior A match at Victoria Park on Saturday.

Rugby Union


Fairness vs. inclusion: Finding balance in rules for transgender athletes

Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

The drugs for transgender females suppress testosterone but does not result in more feminine features, like higher voice pitch, more body fat to muscle ratio, whereas a transgender male taking testosterone will have a lower voice, more facial body hair, more musculature.

Opinion


International night shows unity in diversity

Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Cultural diversity enhanced by vibrant colours, unusual costumes, dances and heartfelt performances, splashed across the National Auditorium stage on Saturday night.

Culture


CHURCHTALK: Unity in diversity – Rotai o te Tukeke

Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Let us showcase all diversities of gifts, skills and talents that God has blessed each and every one of us so much with, from the different islands we come from, different cultures, customs and traditions, at this year’s Constitution celebrations, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.

Church Talk


Cooks beat NZ Navy in friendly

Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The New Zealand Royal Navy have taken a beating from their Cook Islands counterparts at an inaugural sports event in Rarotonga.

Other Sports


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