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The Maori Vision of Antarctica’s Future

Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth

Maori may have been first to reach Antarctica, in the seventh century. But the past matters less than what lies ahead, Indigenous scholars say. By Sabrina Imbler from the New York Times.

FAST to ask Samoa judges to recognise impromptu swearing in

Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

The FAST Party in Samoa has filed an application with the Supreme Court in Samoa to have it recognise an impromptu swearing-in ceremony of elected members of the new political party.

PET TALK: Do your part, get your pet desexed

Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Rarotonga’s roaming dogs are much loved by visitors and locals alike, but in their current numbers they’re becoming a nuisance and a hazard. To tackle this problem, Dr Ellen McBryde says we need to take responsibility for our pets and have them de-sexed to help control the island’s out-of-control dog and cat population.

LETTERS: Unity message by Forum’s Puna rings hollow

Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for July 7, 2021

Cook Islands edged by Tasman Mako in Rugby World Cup qualification warmup

Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The visiting Cook Islands squad couldn’t capitalise on a first half lead during their world cup qualification warmup against Tasman Mako on Tuesday.

Dengue cases drop on Rarotonga and Pa Enua

Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National

Cases of Dengue fever in Rarotonga and the Pa Enua have nearly flattened as public health officials get a leg up on the outbreak.

Every dollar needs a job

Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

A budgeting workshop held last week advised participants on how to stay on top of their personal finances, sort out money priorities, pay and understand debt, and find the right balance between spending and saving.

Litter an ongoing problem at Tupapa beach

Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

The well-known beach amongst locals next to Tupapa Outpatients clinic was trashed with empty beer bottles and boxes from last weekend.

Tourists pick up tab after skipped payment

Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Trader Jacks staff could have cause to celebrate after Kiwi tourists covered an unpaid bill left by another group of travellers who skipped payment and did a runner.

Businesses face mounting challenges

Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Local businesses continue to face a cash crunch and an increase in national superannuation contribution rates this month is expected to add further cash-flow pressure.

Epetoma No Te Reo Maori is Maori Language week

Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

As the Cook Islands marks Maori Language Week, one government official has said that official use of the language is on the rise.

Covid-19: Six more dead, 636 new cases in Fiji

Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji has reported 636 cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours - a record number of daily infections.

CISNOC promotes healthy lifestyle

Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) hosted the MINIstry Games at the Avatiu Field on Thursday last week, where an excellent display of sportsmanship, friendship and Olympism was shown.

KATA: Sorting out title disputes

Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Put a leash on dog problem

Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for July 6, 2021

Nicholls returns home to assume Rongomatane Ariki title

Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

Nicholas Paenui Te-iti Nicholls, Rongomatane Ariki Elect is “happy, excited and at the same time a bit nervous” to be invested with the title of Rongomatane Ariki on July 19.

House of Ariki wants to solve title disputes

Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Traditional and political leaders have expressed their concerns over the ongoing battles between families for Ariki titles that eventually end up in court.