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Letter: Quad bike accident

Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

I am writing to you as a continuing returning tourist whose family have rewardingly participated in most tourist activities the island has to offer over approximately a 20-year period.

Letter: A champion of the rule of law

Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I did not witness the earlier years of Albert Henry’s reign so cannot comment on his contribution in that period, but when I returned to Rarotonga to work as a lawyer in 1975, Albert had become a tyrant committed to staying in power. This was at the expense of hundreds of Cook Islands families who stood up against the abuses of government. Most were forced to leave their homeland to survive.

A colourful fundraising success for Autism Cook Islands

Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The 2023 Air New Zealand Te Kara Run in support of Autism Cook Islands drew a massive crowd of around 1000 families and children in the biggest, the most fun and colourful fundraising event of the year.

Man fined for parole breaches

Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A 20-year-old man has been fined $80 for breaching his parole conditions by entering a licensed premises and consuming alcohol.

‘Careless driver’ retains licence, picks up $3395 in fines and costs

Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A man charged with careless driving causing injury has avoided losing his driver licence, but has been landed with more than $3000 in fines and reparation costs.

Kiwi vaka crew rescued during choppy conditions in lead up to canoeing comp

Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Paddling, Sports

Choppy conditions on the water led to a spill for six members of a Kiwi Vaka Eiva team, who had to be assisted by diver operators and Police, yesterday morning.

Miracle baby defies all odds

Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

A baby born in New Zealand to Rarotonga parents at 23 weeks has defied all odds and is now thriving after overcoming a series of complications since her birth over a month ago.

Kata: Crash

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Celebrating 20 years of friendship

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

International paddling coach Vesna Radonich, a former Aotearoa New Zealand and world sprint champion, is back on Rarotonga for her eighth Vaka Eiva, with three crews of ladies she coaches.

Junior paddlers ready to splash

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Paddling, Sports

Junior racing has been cut from this year’s Vaka Eiva, but that will not keep the Cook Islands and New Zealand’s young paddlers out of the water during the event.

Harvie Allison: The man behind the lens of Vaka Eiva

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Paddling, Sports, Weekend

The Australia-based official photographer for the international Vaka Eiva competition calls the Cook Islands his “second home”.

Trader Jacks ‘party central’ for Vaka Eiva

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Entertainment, Features, Food

Trader Jacks is “looking forward” to hosting Vaka Eiva competitors again as the Cook Islands’ premier outrigger canoe international regatta returns to Avarua Wharf for the first time in four years. With three-and-a-half hours added to opening time, a freshly-painted car park boosting ambulance access, and plans to cater for 500 people on closing night – the Rarotonga restaurant and bar is anticipating “a very busy week”, director Chris Douglas said.

Hawaiian paddlers bring Aloha spirit

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

A large contingent of Hawaiian paddlers will be gracing Rarotonga’s shores for Vaka Eiva, including some who participated in the inaugural event in 2004.

Welcome!

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports

Turou … Oro Mai, Aere Mai ... Kia Orana e te au toa oe vaka no va’o mai te akau ia Rarotonga.

Serena’s on the hunt again

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

As the start of Vaka Eiva approaches, Serena Hunter, the Cook Islands very own world champion paddler, is “stoked” to see the popular event back on water again and eagerly awaits the start of the competition tomorrow.

Back in the paddle: Vaka Eiva returns after four-year pandemic pause

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Paddling, Sports

Tomorrow marks the beginning of the highly anticipated Vaka Eiva ‘oe vaka’ outrigger canoeing competition, the country’s biggest ocean sporting event which guarantees a display of world class skill and endurance.

Connolly turns focus to Olympics

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming

Swimmer Lanihei Connolly has now set her sights on representing the Cook Islands at the next Olympic Games, reports Losirene Lacanivalu in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Unmatchable feeling, says Kiria-Ratu

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Pacific Games, Sports

Titans star Chantay Kiria-Ratu described standing on the podium with a gold medal as an unmatchable feeling after helping Cook Islands to victory in the Pacific Games women’s Rugby League 9s final.

Church Talk: What shall I render unto the Lord?

Friday 24 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Jesus emptied the cup of sorrows, bitterness, and cursing, and in its place, He filled it with joy, sweetness, and blessing. As we partake of this cup, let us never forget the immense sacrifice he made for us, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua.