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Te Ipukarea Society continues its periodic programme

Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Here in the Cook Islands, and more specifically in the Pa Enua, young girls experiencing the menstrual cycle for the first time can find it quite overwhelming.

Environment


Thomas Wynne: Shaking the tree- A reexamination of the Albert Henry case

Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Me ruru koe i te pu rakau, matakite eaa te ka pururu mai, if you shake the tree, be careful what falls out, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Editorials


Letter: Caring is sharing – Taporoporo, Tu’atu’a mamarie

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

Meitaki maata our dear Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Awakened in the early hours of Friday, November 24, to a most extraordinary sound of music so nice, cool, silent and gentle but lo, it was only raindrops falling.

Letters to the Editor


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.

Letters to the Editor


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.

Letters to the Editor


Global climate fund needs to be ‘easier, more accessible’

Saturday 25 November 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands residents dedicated to combating climate change have urged representatives of the world’s largest climate fund to make its application process ‘easier and more accessible’.

Economy

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.

Local


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.

Court


‘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.

Court


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.

Paddling


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.

Health


Kata: Crash

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

Kata


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.

Paddling


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.

Paddling


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”.

Features


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.

Entertainment


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.

Paddling


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.

Paddling


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.

Paddling


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.

Paddling


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