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Pandemic a blessing in disguise

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Features, Weekend

The local wedding industry witnessed the first international wedding in over a year on Thursday afternoon at the Pacific Resort Rarotonga.

Bubble gives Kiwi journalists a week in paradise

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend

Kiwi journalists flooded into Rarotonga this week as the Cook Islands travel bubble with New Zealand inflated. They shared their Cook Islands experiences with senior journalist Al Williams.

‘Shining stars’ help beautify Avarua

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

There were smiles all around at the special tree planting ceremony with Autism Cook Islands at the Constitution Park on Thursday. By Melina Etches.

Work with nature ‘not against it’

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Go Local

When it comes to permaculture, it’s all about how much you want out of it. If you want a small change you do a little, but if you want a lot to change, you do a lot.

Local musician Jarome Pare gives NZ a taste of home

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Entertainment, Features

Covid-19 left Cook Islands musician Jarome Pare stranded in Auckland, but opened opportunities for him to perform all around New Zealand. Caleb Fotheringham reports from Auckland.

Government seeks $1.7m costs from US businessman

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

In 1998, a United States-based businessman attempted to set up a medical school in Rarotonga. Despite securing initial approvals, things didn’t go to plan and the Cook Islands found itself on the wrong side of a multi-million dollar legal dispute. Nearly 25 years later, the government’s lawyers are still dealing with the matter.

KATA: Political dinosaurs

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata

OPINION: Electric Vehicle rally celebrates green tech

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The first ever Rarotonga Electric Car (EV) Rally is being held Sunday starting from the new Constitution Park in Avarua township at 3pm, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

Stop thinking about studying – ‘just do it’

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

A graduate of the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute stepped off an Air Raro flight yesterday afternoon and rushed to the National Auditorium Domes, making it just in time to receive her diploma on stage.

Self-care is essential to prevent burnout

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National

The Ngatangiia Wave Church hosted Dr Evangelene Wong on Saturday last week for a ‘Women and Wellbeing’ seminar and workshop.

Returning visitors to the Cook Islands say ‘It’s like coming home’

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Rarotonga residents were happy to welcome the second round of visitors from New Zealand at the International Airport Friday afternoon.

Target budget towards economic diversification, Demos say

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

With the 2021-2022 Appropriation Bill expected to be tabled in Parliament next month, the Opposition hopes to set the tone for the debate by calling on Government to prioritise economic diversification in the budget for the coming fiscal year.

Cracking squash at business house tourney

Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports

With just one more round remaining in the BSP Business House Squash tournament, games at the Nikao courts are now more fiercely fought as teams battle for a top four placing heading into the knockouts.

CHURCHTALK: God and the Covid-19 vaccine

Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk

If your hesitancy toward the vaccine is because you believe it reflects of lack of trust in God for protection, then I hope this article gives you a liberating perspective, writes Pastor Paul Kauri of the ArePua Gateway Church.

LETTERS: Sacrificing trees for political gain?

Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Are trees getting cut down for safety or for political gain? asks a CI News letter writer.

‘Suffering is an illusion’, says chili eating competition winner

Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

After claiming the Cook Islands Chilli Eating Competition, Samuel Thomas is getting his taste buds ready for the New Zealand comp.

Yacht permitted to shelter off Aitutaki

Friday 21 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Outer Islands

The yacht, named 'Captain Nemo' was travelling from Tahiti to New Zealand and is awaiting repairs.