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Bears thump Sea Eagles
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers had an easy start to their 2021 domestic rugby league campaign after their opponent Titikaveka Bulldogs failed to field a full team in round one competition on Saturday.
OPINION: Love is a word but marriage is a sentence – for life
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Keeping love alive takes more than one day, writes Ruta Mave, reflecting on Valentine’s Day which was celebrated on Sunday.
Hunter wants to improve public service delivery and professionalism
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Experienced senior public servant Carl Hunter will join the Office of the Public Service Commission as its new head this week, and seeks to overcome challenges to improve government service delivery.
‘Giving is not a burden to us ... it comes naturally’
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The vainetini executives will congregate and display a tivaivai exhibition in September in lead up to the ceremonies to celebrate the 200 years of the arrival of Christianity here.
Pa’ua export ban remains after decline
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands
National Environment Service in partnership with Ministry of Marine Resources are working in the Pa Enua to protect pa’ua or giant sea clams.
Little Julia makes big triathlon debut
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Five-year-old Julia Chan was the youngest competitor at the third annual Paradise Supplies Kids Triathlon on Saturday, which saw a large turnout for the popular event.
New Covid cases in NZ affecting travel plans
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Government will decide Monday on whether to allow passengers on tomorrow’s flight to Rarotonga following new Covid-19 community cases in Auckland.
A hive of activity
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The Avatiu wharf was a buzz yesterday with cargo vessel Olomana anchoring ready to offload cargo for Rarotonga. Also spotted was the barge MV Taunga Nui that returned on Wednesday evening after delivering cargo and machinery to the northern group as well as taking a government delegation. Road workers were also busy fixing the Avatiu […]
NZ delegation assists with bubble prep
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
A delegation from New Zealand is in Rarotonga assisting with preparations for two-way quarantine-free travel, which officials said could be in place by the end of March.
Dengue cases increase
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
There are now 14 dengue type-2 cases in Rarotonga.
Local Covid-19 tracing app gets Bluetooth upgrade
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Attendees at the Tourism Industry Council meeting on Thursday were frustrated at the lack of information surrounding the opening of the Cook Islands border to New Zealanders.
Opposition welcomes amendment to licencing regulation
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
Opposition Police shadow minister MP Tama Tuavera has welcomed the government’s decision to revoke “restrictive, burdensome and discriminatory rules” on drivers aged 60 and over.
PM Brown defends Puna’s selection
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands, Politics, Regional
Pacific Islands Forum has been most effective when they have worked together as a single, unified body, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Plastic bottles, what a waste!
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in
Plastic bottle waste is currently making up about 20 per cent of the waste found in our landfill.
United we stand, divided we fall
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The tools of unity are not leverage or self-interest, nor are they arrogance and pride, because all of these will split a country, a family, a region into parts they may never heal again or come together.
‘Sons for the return home’
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend
New Zealand Maori plans to resettle Rarotonga. As a land-war brewed in the Waikato in 1863, a New Zealand ngāti, befriended by Kainuku ariki, looked to Rarotonga as a possible site for refugee resettlement.
School welcomes newcomers with traditional feast
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Apii Te Uki Ou held a school umu on Thursday night, to come together as an extended school family and foster community spirit.
A journey of modern Pacific art
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
The logistics of taking part in an international art fair when you are an art gallery based on a small island in the Pacific is challenging at the best of times. When you add the year that has been into the mix, it all gets very interesting. By Rachel Smith.
Winning start for Avatiu Eels
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will take on minnows Titikaveka Bulldogs in their opening match this afternoon.
Beach battle intensifies
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
On Wednesday, day two of the CIFA Beach Soccer Competition kicked off in what turned out into another great afternoon for football.
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