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Friends honour a living legend of music

Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Entertainment, Features

Renowned musician Garth Young was treated to a special lunch by his friends who came together to honour his talent and musical contribution to the Cook Islands. By Alana Musselle.

NZ supports rugby programmes

Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) received new rugby equipment from the New Zealand government and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Aid and Trade to help them further their development programmes to schools around Rarotonga as well as the Pa Enua.

Taau Taku Tita – Our rubbish is our responsibility

Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion

This coming Saturday, Rarotonga will once again be buzzing with people collecting rubbish off our beaches, streams and motu for the Annual World Oceans Day clean up.

LETTER: Say ‘no’ to water charges Bill

Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Our Members of the Parliament must not enact water charges. They must say ‘no’ to the To Tatou Vai bill.

Plotting a path to success

Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Students from the three colleges on Rarotonga and Apii Enuamanu yesterday attended the Careers Expo exhibitions at the National Auditorium, taking advantage of the opportunity to see a variety of career opportunities available in the Cook Islands.

Bubble brings back New Zealand volunteers

Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

For years Kiwi volunteers have been donating their time to work with public service organisations and local NGOs. Covid-19 put a temporary halt to that, but with the bubble in place volunteers are slowly beginning to return.

Driver involved in power pole crash fined $3k for damage

Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

The drink driver of a vehicle involved in a crash which wrecked a power pole earlier this month has been told to pay $3000 for the damage.

Two days in prison is enough, says police prosecutor

Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

A New Zealand tourist who spent two days in jail following an incident in Ngatangiia on Monday evening has been convicted and fined.

Pero’s airline grounded for good

Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The owner of the proposed Pasifika Air says lack of support from Cook Islands government has led to the grounding of his ambitious airline plans.

‘Freshmen’ tourney for new squash enthusiasts

Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Sweat and heat on the squash courts from the recently completed BSP Business House Tournament has barely evaporated as the local squash club rolls out another tournament starting on Monday, June 21 in the Cook Islands Squash Freshmen Tournament.

Kayakers eye Olympic debut

Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands kayakers Jade Tierney and Kohl Tamarua-Horton face a month of intensive training in New Zealand ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.

LETTER: Putting all the eggs in one basket

Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Kata, Opinion

Letters for June 17, 2021

KATA: Parliamentary dress code

Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

MOU to provide cash grants to Te Are Manu

Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Rarotonga’s charity veterinary clinic receives $5000 grant from Ministry of Agriculture. By Caleb Fotheringham.

Kapa haka for Te Maeva Nui

Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, Local, National

New Zealand’s top kapa haka group will be performing at Te Maeva Nui celebrations this year.

‘I am the river and the river is me’

Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Just over a quarter of the $90 million spent in Rarotonga’s water project was borrowed from overseas lender, Prime Minister Mark Brown reiterated to Takuvaine landowners who gathered at the intake recognition ceremony

Selling Cook Islands to Kiwis

Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

More than 40 Cook Islands tourism operators have signed up to display their products at a trade expo in Auckland next month.

Autism Cook Islands plans to take its message to Aitutaki

Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

With June marking half of a busy 2021 done and dusted – Autism Cook Islands wants to reflect on its initiatives and accomplishments.

Vaka sets sail on maiden voyage to the North

Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The traditional sound of the pu (conch shell), a double rainbow and a light soothing shower complimented the departure of vaka Marumaru Atua from Avarua wharf Wednesday morning.