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Champion dancing for pride and passion

Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The Mire Ura 2021 senior girls dance champion Ambushia Mateariki said she was dancing for ‘Pride’ and passion on Thursday night.

Covid-19 support for businesses to end in June

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

Financial support for the private sector during the Covid-19 pandemic winds down at the end of next month, however government says further assistance could be made available in the event of another border closure.

Bring it on, league rivals say in advance of big match

Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Patricia Taea and Maruia Willie share a hearty laugh as they wish each other well for today’s Raro Cars Rugby League Competition women’s final at the National Stadium in Nikao.

LETTER: Police curfew checks

Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"Being reasonable and considerate is not a weakness, but a sign of respect and confidence in our people. They in turn will support their Police."

CHURCH TALK: Helping a weaker brother

Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

From beginning to end, our lives are to be dedicated to God. Therefore, whatever we do, we do it to the Lord – because Jesus is our Lord, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Avarua Ekalesia.

KATA: Rarotonga floods

Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Even with export ban, pa’ua recovery may take decades

Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National

The Cook Islands National Environmental Services have reminded the public once again of the restrictions surrounding the removal of pa’ua (giant clam meat and shells) from the reef and taking the shellfish out of the country.

Aitutaki expects slow, steady tourism restart

Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands

Aitutaki tourism operators are anticipating a slow and steady start as the Cook Islands opens up a travel bubble with New Zealand.

Koutu Nui looks closely at land laws

Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Koutu Nui, the country’s traditional sub-chiefs, are looking closely into land laws and plans to make recommendations to Parliament on possible amendments to them.

Sludgy dilemma: Dump or leave in water

Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Two emergency proposals to handle the escalating waste problem at Rarotonga intakes have been put on hold, reports Melina Etches.

Rarotonga residents recover from floods

Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Weather

Rarotonga residents began dealing with the effects of recent flooding on Thursday after torrential rains hammered down over the whole island this week.

League seeks ‘best of the best’

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) is hoping to secure at least an international test match as a warm up game to the Rugby League World Cup to be held in England later in the year.

KATA: Curfew checks

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: Covid-19 vaccination: Get the facts before jabs

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

As a Cook Islander I expect robust explanatory or educational efforts by Te Marae Ora and the Cook Islands Government to the people of the Cook Islands about the Pfizer vaccine, writes Wilkie Rasmussen.

Rarotonga drenched after downpour causes flooding

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather

Widespread flooding has been reported at residences and businesses around Rarotonga after intense rainfall this week, and the forecast is calling for a wet couple of months ahead.

Police curfew checks ‘abusing rights’

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

Concerns have been raised over police’s nightly curfew checks on accused persons out on bail.

Injunction sought to stop dumping of water treatment sludge

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

A group of landowners is seeking an injunction to stop Rarotonga's water agency dumping sludge removed from settling ponds, onto a Takuvaine property that’s next to taro patches.

‘Empowerment retreat’ for 300 Health staff

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

This weekend about 300 Te Marae Ora staff will attend an empowerment retreat at the Edgewater Resort.