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Rarotonga sky gazers witness spectacular ‘blood moon’
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Eager Rarotonga residents stayed up late Tuesday night and some crawled out of bed in the wee hours of Wednesday morning in the hope to view a super blood moon.
Major water infrastructure project ‘completed’
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Rarotonga water project, Te Mato Vai, dubbed the largest infrastructure project in the history of the nation, was completed yesterday at the official landowners recognition ceremony of the Papua intake in Vaimaanga.
Vaccine rollout paused as officials await next shipment
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Government says over 7000 people living in Rarotonga have received their first dose of the Pfizer Covid vaccine.
Police say alcohol was factor in fatal crash
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Alcohol was a contributing factor in a crash that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist in the early hours of Thursday last week.
Being fruitful
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The Nikao Social Centre has become a hive of activity as residents gather there daily before being transported to Rarotonga hospital for their first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.
Government to lay out roadmap to economic recovery
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Although just a trickle compared to pre-Covid times, the opening of a travel bubble with New Zealand and the arrival of tourists is coinciding with government’s plans for economic recovery, which remain focused on stimulus and spending.
Old-growth trees cut down to make way for beautification project
Thursday 27 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
The Avarua CICC Church proceeded on Wednesday with cutting down six ironwood (toa) trees in preparation for what it described as a beautification project, which it expects will commence in two years.
All eyes on impressive Avatiu
Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
An intense knockout round over the weekend has set the platform for another exciting week of the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition this weekend.
OPINION: Cats gone wild
Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Editorials, Opinion
This week, Te Are Manu team, Aitutaki Community Cat Programme, and Aitutaki Animal Rescue are running a cat desexing programme in Aitutaki. In her fortnightly column, Dr Ellen McBryde explains why are initiatives like this so important.
KATA: Hyphenated names
Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata
LETTER: Resident calls for consultations after flooding
Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"I have told anyone who wants to listen – including the MP recently – that to alleviate flooding in the area, a plan needs to be thought out which takes into consideration everything between the mountain and the sea outlet near the Avarua Catholic church."
Celebrating ‘sisterhood’ in business
Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Confident models of different shapes, sizes and curves, beautifully sashayed down the runway showing off a collection of local fashion trends at the Sisters Go Local event held over the weekend.
Alleged theft leads to automated system
Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A resort owner in the middle of a case involving the alleged theft of $17,000 from her business automated her cash systems in an effort to “close the loophole that had been exploited”.
Vet trek to Aitutaki
Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
A much needed expedition by a group of veterinarians to Aitutaki is underway to tend to the wild and free roaming cat population on the island.
More dengue cases in the Pa Enua
Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
The number of probable and confirmed type-2 dengue cases has reached 199 as of May 24, according to a report prepared by Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health.
Growing interest in pawpaw exports
Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The push to export pawpaw to New Zealand has gained momentum following a meeting of Rarotonga growers yesterday.
Justice denies hyphenated surname
Wednesday 26 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Concerns have been raised over “outdated rules” at the Ministry of Justice which prevent parents from registering their newborn child with a hyphenated surname to include the mother’s name.
Local kayakers impress
Tuesday 25 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Paddling, Sports
The Canoe and Kayak Cook Islands team of four, Jade and Lily Tierney, Kohl Tamarua – Horton, and Ollie Dearlove, recently returned from the NZCT New Zealand National Sprint Championships with some very pleasing results.
OPINION: Serving the nation with integrity
Tuesday 25 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Politics itself is not a dirty game. Politics is actually about governance, and good governance is about the ability to lead and govern well with integrity and transparency, writes Opposition leader Tina Pupuke Browne.
KATA: Yachties in paradise
Tuesday 25 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata
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