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Expats, masters dancers put on impressive show

Tuesday 25 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Three top dancers retained their titles in the Mire Ura competition held on Saturday night at the Rehab Nightclub

Jury returns ‘not guilty’ verdict in theft case

Tuesday 25 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

A woman has been found not guilty of falsifying records and stealing more than $17,000 from her former employer, following a three-day jury trial in the High Court at Avarua.

Vaccination crosses 5000 mark

Tuesday 25 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Minister of Health Vainetutai Rose Toki Brown says she’s very pleased that Cook Islanders are playing their part in supporting the global battle against Covid-19.

Local whale researcher on hit US show

Tuesday 25 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Rarotonga-based biologist and whale expert Nan Hauser is making the most of a trip to her native United States with an unexpected appearance on hit television programme, The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Avarua market’s heart beats again

Tuesday 25 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Cook Islanders and other residents who no doubt missed Punanga Nui’s lively ambience, woke up early to attend the Saturday market and see it regain its buzzing atmosphere.

New Zealanders Are Flooding Home. Will the Old Problems Push Them Back Out?

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in New Zealand, Regional

More than 50,000 have escaped the pandemic by moving back, offering the country a rare chance to regain talented citizens. But they are confronting entrenched housing and employment challenges.

Roaring Panthers claim league title

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Avatiu Nikao Eels players and fans were left fuming after Tupapa Panthers scored the winning try on the hooter to claim the Raro Cars Rugby League Competition premier title.

KATA: Navigating the high seas

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata

OPINION: After 14 months, first impressions matter

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

CI News columnist Ruta Tangiiau Mave says we had a whole year to revamp our systems and get them sorted before last week's inaugural bubble flight. It was planned and advertised as the best thing since fried taro, and she says we failed.

LETTER: The pillars of good governance are transparency and accountability

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I write in in response to Mr Enoka’s letter ‘To sludge or not’ (Cook Islands News, Wednesday May 19, 2021). The pillars of good governance are transparency and accountability. Laws and regulations apply to the public, our government, and landowners alike. A confidential application to the Rarotonga Environment Authority for a temporary PACl […]

Super Flower Blood Moon tonight

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, In Depth

Some people will still remember the solar eclipse in July 2010. For the next one we must wait until the morning of April 8 2024, but it will be only a partial eclipse from all islands of the Cook Islands, when the sun rises. But it’s not only solar eclipses that can beautify the local sky. Another opportunity to see something special is coming tonight. By Petr Horálek.

4000-plus vaccinated

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National

More than 4300 Rarotonga residents have received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Cable operator looking for new chief

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Technology

With the Manatua Cable in operation, internet firm Avaroa Cable Ltd is looking for its next chief executive to steer the company through the next stages of its development.

Mozzies and chemicals causing concern for Raro runway residents

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

Some residents living alongside the seaside airport runway stormwater drain want it cleaned out, believing it’s breeding mosquitos.

Dancing for love of culture

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

As usual, the Rauti Para Golden Oldies 60+ and Experts Dance Competition drew an impressive supportive crowd at the Rehab night club over the weekend.

Nicholas impresses at North Island Champs

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports

Kawerau in the North Island of New Zealand yesterday turned on a spectacular winter’s day for the North Island Championships ensuring some great racing from Cook Islands’ Olympic boat Jane Nicholas and the New Zealand Olympic team.

Pandemic a blessing in disguise

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Features, Weekend

The local wedding industry witnessed the first international wedding in over a year on Thursday afternoon at the Pacific Resort Rarotonga.

Bubble gives Kiwi journalists a week in paradise

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend

Kiwi journalists flooded into Rarotonga this week as the Cook Islands travel bubble with New Zealand inflated. They shared their Cook Islands experiences with senior journalist Al Williams.