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PM Brown heads to Aotearoa for travel bubble discussions with NZ PM Ardern

Wednesday 24 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

Securing a new date for two-way travel with New Zealand is at the top of the agenda for Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Police retirement age removed

Wednesday 24 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Parliament yesterday agreed to remove compulsory retirement at the age of 60 years for members of the police to accommodate the incoming Police Commissioner.

Puna bids farewell with some words of advice

Wednesday 24 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

It was an emotional moment for former prime minister Henry Puna on Tuesday, as he bid farewell to Parliament while announcing his retirement as MP for Manihiki.

KATA: Democratic right

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Business house squash tourney for beginners

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports

If you’re looking for a challenging but fun company-bonding experience – then the BSP Business House tournament could be the answer.

Skurosz defends women’s triathlon title

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Cook Islands Triathlon Association held the very popular Women’s Triathlon on Saturday.

Avatiu beat Titikaveka in netball thriller

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports

Avatiu edged Titikaveka by a point to lead the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition.

Underneath the Mango Tree

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Mango trees, like their famous palm tree counterparts in Pacific folklore, are a quixotic icon of Island fantasy, their imposing physical stature and delicious, fragrant fruit have few equals.

Fatal trap for eagle rays

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National

Two eagle rays are believed to be the latest victims of the use of gill nets, which have been known to fatally trap marine life, including endangered turtles.

Utariki Rangatira invested

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The rain held for the investiture of Grace Rea as the new Utariki Rangatira at Te Porotaka Marae in Turangi-Ma-Nga-Mataiapo last Friday afternoon.

Travel bubble delay: PM to ‘secure a confirmed new date’

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

The two-way quarantine free travel with New Zealand expected to start by the end of this month will be postponed.

Mauke MP Tura appointed Speaker of Parliament

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

Tai Tura was last night sworn in as the new Speaker of Parliament at a special ceremony held at the Queen’s Representative His Excellency Sir Tom Marsters’ residence in Titikaveka.

Panthers beat the Eels

Monday 22 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league

Tupapa Panthers are the only unbeaten team in the domestic rugby league premier men’s competition.

Behind every great man is a surprised mother and wife

Monday 22 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The differences between man and woman have been explained, described and immortalised, forever. Still, we’re surprised after the honeymoon ‘this is not the same person you dated when you were single’, writes Ruta Tangiiau Mave.

KATA: New Speaker of Parliament

Monday 22 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Kata, Opinion

Walking to the beats of their own drum

Monday 22 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The Emo’Anga Tangi Ka’ara Battle of the Drums Schools Competition drew an impressive crowd as the female members in each group stood out with their amazing skills at the National Auditorium Domes on Friday night.