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Taro heads to a hungry NZ market

Tuesday 27 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Following a successful first run, Aitutaki growers are preparing a second shipment of taro for export to New Zealand.

Football festival: ‘Together with Women’

Monday 26 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

In support of women, the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) will be hosting the ‘She Shines’ festival ‘Together with Women’ on Wednesday.

GOING LOCAL: Remedies for healthy living

Monday 26 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local

More than a year on from the start of Covid, Nane Herman Purea from Aitutaki remains smiling. That old saying ‘laughter is the best medicine’ resonates when you’re in her company and one can’t help but be drawn in to her infectious laughter. Journalist Melina Etches met her during her recent trip to Aitutaki.

KATA: Water treatment waste

Monday 26 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: In the boots of a valiant Anzac soldier

Monday 26 April 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Anzac Day, resplendent in its red poppies, marks the anniversary of the first key military action fought by Australia and New Zealand forces during the First World War. In 1915 The Anzac soldiers formed part of the allied expedition which set out to capture Constantinople, now named Istanbul, in Turkey. They landed at Gallipoli on April 25 and met fierce resistance.

Anzac Dawn Service returns to the Cenotaph

Monday 26 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

It was a welcome sight for many as the Anzac Dawn Service returned to the Cenotaph in Avarua yesterday, after Covid-19 meeting restrictions put a hold on the remembrance ceremony being held there last year.

Government gives market ‘seal of approval’ despite scathing audit report

Monday 26 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Government’s investment corporation says although proper processes may have not been taken, they viewed the sealing of the Punanga Nui Market as being positive.

Rarotonga water treatment waste ‘no gift to growers’

Monday 26 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National

The proposal to reuse sludge from the new Rarotonga water treatment system for horticulture has been met with criticism from the local organic growers’ association.

Panthers unbeaten

Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Tupapa Panthers premier side is all set to finish the preliminary round unbeaten after bagging another win in the domestic rugby league competition on Friday

Passionate performances pay tribute to the arrival of Christianity

Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

The Rarotonga Schools Culture Festival wrapped up on Wednesday night with raving performances from all teams.

Using theatre to approach tough topics

Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Entertainment, Features

Bringing the voices of young Pasifika women to the forefront is a passion of 22-year-old Cook Islands scriptwriter and actor.

Wings and ‘whirlybirds’ over Mangaia

Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend

In 1945 the ariki of Mangaia offered New Zealand land for an airstrip. In the same year, the ending of the Second World war released thousands of ex-pilots and surplus aircraft to service remote air-routes around the world. While other countries took advantage, another 30 years would pass before commercial aircraft landed on Mangaia. By Rod Dixon

LETTER: Levy removal killing local eggs

Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"... on the fictitious grounds that consumers wanted a choice, cheaper prices, and that excessive profits were being made, Government, in 2014 decided to hammer the final nail in the coffin and abandon the protection that had been in place for the previous 29 years."

Natura e te Moana e Atiu

Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

On Tuesday this week, 19 students from Apii Enuamanu in Atiu jumped in the back of trucks, armed with cameras and heads filled with ideas on how to best capture images of what the environment means to them.

KATA: ANZAC Day

Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

The psychology of a staycation

Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Staycations have taken off around the world during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the phenomenon hasn’t escaped the Cook Islands. CI News take a look into why we need to get away, even if it might only be a short drive away from home.