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Rivalry brings out the best in top two golfers

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

A friendly rivalry between the Cook Islands’ top two male golfers has resulted in a new Rarotonga Golf Club course record.

OPINION: When dogs bite

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Editorials, Opinion

No surprises here – dog bite wounds are one of the most common reasons pet owners contact the vet clinic. But why do dogs bite? And what can we do about it? By Dr Ellen McBryde of Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Who are we without our Maori language?

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Taputukura Mariri was honoured to receive a warrant of appointment to the Kopapa Reo Maori, the Maori Language Commission on Tuesday.

More passengers, freight with Dreamliner

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Flights from New Zealand start with a trickle in May and turn daily in July according to Air New Zealand’s flight schedule.

Nurses answer the call

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

On International Nurses’ Day today, Cook Islands health minister has paid tribute to nurses around the world, including our own, as well as Cook Islander Louisa Akavi, who has been missing for seven years since her kidnapping in 2013.

Removal of almond and ironwood trees for safety, government agency says

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has started to remove four trees from the Avarua township median strip.

Titikaveka extend netball lead

Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Titikaveka premier has extended their lead in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition after a superb win on Saturday.

Eels rue indiscipline in loss

Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Avatiu Nikao Eels are hoping to bounce back in the do-or-die clash against Arorangi Bears this weekend to keep their domestic rugby league title hopes alive.

OPINION: Journey to recovery ‘may be a road short lived’

Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Te Marae Ora’s response to this dengue outbreak must be challenged with serious questions, writes Opposition leader Tina Pupuke Browne.

KATA: Bubble burglaries

Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Our ‘forgotten’ wartime knitters honoured

Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Cook Islands women whose knitting skills helped keep soldiers warm on the front lines during World War I and II have been honoured.

Our dancing ‘shows who we are’

Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Heretini Tarau will step onto the stage alone for the first time to represent her home island of Rakahanga at the Mire Ura Senior Dance Competition tomorrow night.

Volunteers support ambulance service

Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Firefighters turned first responders will help Te Marae Ora health ministry with Covid-19 vaccine rollout.

Covid risk ‘low’, border controls vital, doctor says

Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands’ border controls are the most important aspect in Covid protection, followed by vaccination, says one of New Zealand’s leading surgeons.

Back to school for term two

Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

After a two-week holiday break, our nation’s children were back in the classrooms yesterday morning for the start of term two.

Tupapa Panthers through to league final

Monday 10 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports

Feleti Iona goes over for a try to help Tupapa Panthers defeat Avatiu Nikao Eels 18-12 in the Raro Cars Rugby League Competition playoff on Saturday at the National Stadium in Nikao.

Youth Football Festival champions

Monday 10 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Kia Orana Youth Football Festival 2021 started a fun-filled and teachable journey like no other for each footballer, ending with lessons learnt, skills gained and trophies won.