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Raro players join national team

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Two Rarotonga-based players have joined the Cook Islands 15s side for their second warm up match this afternoon.

CHURCHTALK: A message of encouragement

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Are you willing to let God prevail in your life? Are you willing to let God be the most important influence in your life? By Angaroakau Williams – Second counselor in the District Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

LETTER: Albizia versus native forest

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Re: Letter to the Editor (July 15) stating that Albizia has replaced acres and acres of native forest. It went on to suggest that eventually the only native trees on Rarotonga will be those in our backyards.

Ngamaru Ariki investiture underway

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

In the past week, the island of Atiu has been in full swing, preparing for today’s akamarokura’anga (investiture) of 25-year-old Tupuna Moeroa Ngamaru as the new Ngamaru Ariki.

Opah! 60kg giant caught on handline

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Using a ‘poito’ or a handline (250 lb), local fisherman Jason Tuara pulled up an impressive 60.6-kilogram moonfish also known as opah.

‘Snail mail’ lives up to its name

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

A customer relying on postal mail service to remain in touch with families in Rarotonga has raised concerns over delays in mail delivery.

St Joseph’s celebrate 125 years of dedication to education

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National

Several hundred people converged on St Joseph’s Cathedral on Thursday to honour the 125th birthday of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.

Apii Nikao tennis reps ready for debut

Thursday 15 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Apii Nikao tennis representatives in tomorrow’s schools tournament held their final training session with national tennis coach Malcolm Kajer on Tuesday.

LETTERS: Where are the alarm bells?

Thursday 15 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for July 15, 2021

KATA: Health advice

Thursday 15 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Elite development for youth football teams

Thursday 15 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Budding Cook Islands footballers have an opportunity to shine when they land in Aotearoa New Zealand for a week long intensive training programme.

St Joseph’s prepares to blow out 125 candles

Thursday 15 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Students past and present will converge on St Joseph’s School in Avarua on Thursday to celebrate its 125th birthday.

Putting energy into preparation and prevention

Thursday 15 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Seven police officers took part in a first aid and emergency response session where they were refreshed on the importance of quick responses in emergency situations and how they can save lives.

Rarotonga gears up for Te Maeva Nui festival

Thursday 15 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Culture, National

Ngatuaine Maui from the Ministry of Cultural Development says there’s pent-up excitement for this year’s Te Maeva Nui festivities after the event was cancelled last year due to Covid-19.

Puna sacked from National Environment Service

Thursday 15 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Nga Puna has been sacked from his role as director of the National Environment Service, becoming the second high profile termination of a senior government official this year.

$50m airport master plan in the works

Thursday 15 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

A long-awaited master plan for Rarotonga International Airport is gradually being rolled out as tourists return to the island.