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Dux dedicates award to mum

Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Araura College Dux Dalcynare Kirite has dedicated her award to her mum.

Education


Cook Islands’ tie-dye skills come in handy for former expat worker

Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Earlier this year, former expat worker Sanaila Nahuto took his annual leave to visit his home country, Fiji.

Local


Offender in aggravated robbery sentenced to two years in prison

Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

The second offender in an aggravated robbery that took place at Tex Mart in Arorangi last year has been sentenced to two years in prison.

Crime


Football’s new champions

Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Nikao Sokattak and Puaikura are the new premier men’s and women’s football champions after claiming the Knockout Cup over the weekend.

Football


OPINION: Push for chlorine ‘smells dodgy’

Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

This motion of chlorination has been ‘dropped in our lap’ without warning and we’re told to accept it, writes Ruta Tangiau Mave.

Editorials


Abrihana McBirney is Apii Mauke’s top student

Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Apii Mauke’s prize giving presentation held a week ago had a great turnout from families supporting the occasion.

Local


Jet requests stopover after striking adverse weather

Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

On Saturday afternoon the tower at Rarotonga International Airport received a call from pilots on a Boeing 757 cargo plane en-route from Honolulu to Pago Pago, American Samoa.

Local


Four lose driver’s licence for driving under the influence

Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Four driving related offences involving driving under the influence of alcohol were brought before Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata on Thursday.

Crime

Lucky escape for motorists

Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Three people escaped serious injuries after multiple crashes in Betela over the weekend.

Local


New airline set for takeoff

Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands businessman Mike Pero has renamed his new airline Pasifika Air but says serving Rarotonga remains his primary focus.

Economy


‘Our elderly deserve to be honoured and respected’

Sunday 13 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

The decision to leave her job and look after her grandparents was easy for Verokura Andrew and she quickly realised that to care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honours.

Features


The rich history of Mitiaro’s infamous water caves

Sunday 13 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local

Mitiaro tour guide Julian Aupuni Junior treasures the island’s legendary history that has been passed down from generation to generation.

Features


The day ‘the Don’ and ‘Phar Lap’ visited Rarotonga

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Memory Lane

Zane Grey “the father of the American cowboy novel’ was one of the many celebrities who visited Rarotonga on the Union Steamship Company’s trans-Pacific liner service. Others included the English novelist D.H. Lawrence, the composer Percy Grainger, several All Blacks squads, the Australian cricket legend Don Bradman, the actor Peter Lawford, the 1932 New Zealand Olympic Team, and the great New Zealand-born Australian racehorse Phar Lap.

Features


THOMAS WYNNE: Walking in the shoes of others

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Opinion

We should never let oppressive attitudes, especially by some of those in authority, spoil the kindness and generosity within us.

Opinion


Dreaming of a ‘green’ Christmas

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion

We are sure many of you are rattling your brains trying to think of good Kirītimiti gift ideas for your loved ones. Well, let us help you with some ‘Go Local’ ideas that will reduce the amount of waste generated over the silly season.

Opinion


LETTERS: Demos festive celebration on Koromiri queried

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Organised by Ngatangiia member Tama Tuavera, and Sel Napa, the Democratic Party advertised they’re holding a seasonal party event on Saturday, December 12 on Koromiri Island.

Letters to the Editor


French national allowed to travel home

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

The High Court yesterday reduced the bail amount for a French national charged with obtaining by false pretence.

Crime

Tupapa eyes football double

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

After a semi-final weekend that delivered maximum drama, there is plenty to look forward to in the CIFA Knockout Cup final this weekend.

Football


Tough battle looms in Rarotonga club cricket showdown

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports

Matavera will have to battle hard in order to retain the women’s title in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition final today.

Cricket


Ministry of Culture celebrate another big year

Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture, National

Ministry of Culture secretary Anthony Turua said a workplace is only as good as its staff and theirs are exceptional.

Culture


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