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Eels through to final after convincing win over Arorongi

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Avatiu Nikao Eels are through to the Raro Cars Rugby League Competition final.

Islands battle in Electron Sailing Regatta

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The first Rarotonga versus Aitutaki Electron Sailing Regatta is in final preparations for a two-day sailing competition on Aitutaki Lagoon from May 28 to 31, 2021.

LETTERS: The bubble and health sector preparedness

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"... I am really tired of hearing how the government has assisted the private sector with $100 million of help over the past 15 months. As a community of employees and employers we are very grateful, but how about commenting about how much the public sector has been assisted? How many public servants have had reduced hours or pay?"

OPINION: Our holiday is over, their holiday begins

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

More bikes and cars driving on once deserted roads; it’s back to life, back to reality – the tourists are coming, writes Ruta Mave.

Promoting Cook Islands in Gisborne

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Three Gisborne journalists with close ties to the Cook Islands have issued a plea to people in Tairawhiti to help the Cooks recover by taking a trip to paradise.

Cooks’ statecraft skills sharpened

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Government officials are receiving training to enhance the country’s negotiating and diplomacy capabilities.

Muri lagoon tour operators ready for visitors

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Once known as ‘tourist central’, Muri Beach became a ghost town during the pandemic with no snorkellers or sun tanners to be seen. That will change in the coming weeks with the travel bubble opening with NZ.

Welcome back to paradise

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Five staff to one guest is likely the ratio that is going to welcome tourists who arrive into Rarotonga on the first travel bubble flight from Auckland this afternoon.

Using badminton to instil core values

Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports

A local mother-son pair are paving way for development of badminton in the Cook Islands.

Historic win for Bulldogs

Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Lady Bulldogs claimed the women’s rugby league title in a thrilling final that went down to the wire at the National Stadium in Nikao last night.

Dancing his way to the top

Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

A new male champion was crowned at the senior dance competition while the dazzling Ambushia Mateariki retained the Female Dancer of the Year title at the lively event on Thursday night.

Carving a life in stone

Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Art, Features

Deeply respectful of the richness of Polynesian culture, a Rarotonga-based French stone carver feels his talent is his way of showing respect and adoration for the island which has not only become his new home but has given him a fresh lens on life.

Fit for a Queen: Cook Islands art in the Royal Collection

Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Art, Features

With the recent passing of Prince Philip, we wondered what official gifts had been presented to Queen Elizabeth II, her consort, and other royals during their Cook Islands visits. This is what we found. By Jean Tekura Mason and Rod Dixon.

OPINION: Looking beyond the smoke and mirrors

Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

In a time when there is so much information, sometimes it is difficult to decide what is true and what is not, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

OPINION: Permaculture means ‘Less fires, more composting and a chemical free garden’

Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Rarotonga’s first ever permaculture classes have been running since the beginning of March, at the Permaculture Centre in Nikao. By Te Ipukarea Society.

KATA: Water treatment woes

Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTER: Find another way to get clean water

Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"We must find another way to get clean water to our people," a reader writes in response to the ongoing issue of disposal of water treatment waste and byproducts.

Cautious optimism as country starts ‘journey of recovery’

Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands will embark on a long and uncertain path towards economic recovery on Monday when it welcomes its first visitors in over 14 months. Uncertainty and challenging days await the tourism sector, and the same goes for the government, which relies on their success to keep the country functioning.