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Committing to the Cook Islands Promise

Monday 23 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands Tourism Corporation are encouraging people join them in making “your Cook Islands Promise”.

Health


Accidents land four in hospital

Monday 23 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Multiple motor vehicle crashes were reported to police over the weekend, prompting calls for safe driving and without the influence of alcohol.

Local


Licences for four new internet service providers paves the way for competition

Monday 23 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Four new local internet operators have been granted licences in a bid to improve services and provide competition to Vodafone Cook Islands.

Economy


Rare milkfish harvest carried out in Mitiaro

Monday 23 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands

On Friday, the Arongamana of Mitiaro agreed to lift the Ra’ui on the lake of Mitiaro to harvest the freshwater milkfish.

National


Adapting to food and nutrition security needs

Monday 23 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

Ministry of Agriculture is urging local growers to maintain the health of their soils amidst fears Covid-19 pandemic could spark a food crisis in the Pacific.

Local


Samoa edges Fiji in Tri Nations action

Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Samoa Residents beat Fiji Residents 22-21 in a nail-biting Tri Nations match at Raemaru Park in Arorangi last night. Fiji who lost the opener against Cook Islands 10-15 a week ago, led 16-13 at halftime against Samoa.

Rugby league


Minnows eye knockouts as football enters final round

Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The final round of the Round Cup football competition is expected to be a thriller, with a number of key matches lined up for the coming week.

Football


Welcome aboard this Air NZ flight

Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Features, Weekend

For Addrienne Hosking-Tinirau it’s still sinking in that she will soon take over as the Air New Zealand country manager in Rarotonga – the first woman of Cook Islands descent to hold the position. By Katrina Tanirau.

Features


The secret to happier, healthier life

Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Henry Tupa is not afraid of death and when the fear of it beckons, he believes and trusts in his Catholic faith to guide him through.

Features


OPINION: The perils of political appointments

Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Political appointments damage not only the integrity of our democracy but also the integrity of whichever Ministry they work in, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Editorials


OPINION: Pictures that speak for themselves

Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Photography can make a big impact in many ways. Just one photo can expose environmental problems like nothing else, writes Kate McKessar of Te Ipukarea Society.

Editorials


LETTER: Treating drinking water using ozone

Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"We have the unique opportunity of not only getting into the 20th century but also the 21st century by using ozone to treat our water"

Letters to the Editor

Lawyer following in her mother’s footsteps

Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The call to law was inevitable for Norah Browne, watching her highly driven mother become one of the most successful female lawyers in the country.

Local


Covid-19 stalling Penrhyn cyclone shelter project: Contractor

Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands

As shipping delays stall a controversial construction project in the outer island of Penrhyn, one local shipping firm is questioning why his company wasn’t approached for their services. Emmanuel Samoglou reports.

National


The crowning of Makea Vakatini Phillip Ngamatoa Ariki

Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Hundreds gathered to witness the installation of Makea Vakatini Phillip Ngamatoa Ariki on Friday. Although the ceremony was met with a vocal protest who called the election process a “fraud”, it continued largely as planned.

Local


New community case in NZ, Cook Islands alert level unchanged

Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National

There will be no change to Cook Islands’ alert level or border settings at this stage, despite a new Covid-19 community case in New Zealand connected to what has been called the November quarantine cluster.

Health


Criminal cases adjourned for callover in December

Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, National

A number of cases that were brought before the Criminal Court this week were adjourned to a later date. Itio te ra Putaura Matakino, who is facing charges relating to assault on a female, entering with intent and obtaining by false pretence, had his matter adjourned to December 17. Defence counsel Norman George requested Justice […]

Crime

The Flying Nicholas Brothers of Ruatonga: Pt 2

Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Memory Lane

This second of two articles, concludes the story of two courageous brothers from Ruatonga, Tatio and Marama Nicholas, who flew with Bomber Command and the Royal New Zealand Air Force in the Second World War. By Rod Dixon.

Features


The battle of Pacific heavyweights

Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Fireworks are expected on and off the field when arch-rivals Fiji takes on Samoa in the inaugural rugby series.

Rugby Union


LETTER: Te Mato Vai - Dealing with ‘shoddy’ pipework

Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"So tragic and so avoidable ... a water system, especially in a climate where winter frost protection isn’t a problem, is a simple thing. With materials meeting the standards of Canada, the USA, etc., a domestic water distribution system should require little to no significant maintenance for 50 years or more."

Letters to the Editor


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