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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.
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."
Journeys of hope, not fear
Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
The global economic standards are at the mercy of this viral demonic pandemic but the God we believe and worship is always in the business of Restoration, Reconciliation, Redemption and Restitution.
Trip of a lifetime to outer islands
Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National, Outer Islands
Nine months ago, French national Pauline Belliard moved to Rarotonga to live and work. Today she returns to New Zealand, but before saying goodbye to the Cook Islands, Belliard was one of the first group of passengers who got to travel to and discover more about four of the Southern Pa Enua.
Pa Enua building project embroiled in controversy
Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands
Allegations of conflict of interest and misuse of public funds are the basis of a public complaint over the tendering process for the construction of cyclone shelters on the northern group island of Penrhyn.
Gifts arrive for new chief in advance of investiture
Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Historic moment today as nation to witness the akamarokura’anga of Makea Vakatini Phillip Ngamatoa Ariki, which will be held at the Taurangamanu Vakatini Palace grounds at Tupapa on Friday.
False alarm: PM clarifies returnees won’t require quarantine on arrival
Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
Supervised quarantine will not be reinstated for passengers arriving on today’s flight following confirmation that the first Covid-19 case in Samoa was not a New Zealand case of community transmission.
Local resort group wins big at travel industry's "Oscars"
Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
A Cook Islands luxury and boutique beachfront resort group has claimed five continental and local titles in the World Travel Awards 2020.
Mask wearing strategy to be considered: PM
Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in
Prime Minister Mark Brown has directed officials to prepare a mask wearing strategy for Cabinet to consider in the near future as part of the nation's Covid-19 preparedness.
Holmes inspires upset win
Thursday 19 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Queensland Maroons hold off late NSW Blues surge to win 20-14 in Brisbane. Valentine Holmes, who has maternal links to Cook Islands, scored the opening try in the final leg of State of Origin series
OPINION: The true cost of time theft in the public sector
Thursday 19 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Ordinary staff members are not the only ones that steal time, some heads of ministries are taking longer than normal lunch breaks and morning and afternoon tea breaks. By Te Tuhi Kelly.
THE PACIFIC WAY: Easy eating with this locally-sourced breakfast
Thursday 19 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, Food
This traditional Cook Islands breakfast with locally sourced products is an enjoyable and fun-flavoured start for the day. By Mereana Hutchinson.
From one generation to the next: Rarotonga prepares for a historic investiture
Thursday 19 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
With preparations underway for a historic day, a protest is expected from the Te Ora Rangatira line during the investiture of Makea Vakatini Phillip Ngamatoa Ariki in Tupapa on Friday.
PM Brown says keep moving and eat sensibly
Thursday 19 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the biggest killers of our people, according to Prime Minister Mark Brown. He wants to encourage everyone to work together and put their efforts into combating NCDs. “We’ve had 67 people pass away from January to October, and 50 of those deaths were from NCDs,” Brown said. “For men there are […]
Algae growth in Rarotonga's streams is baffling officials
Thursday 19 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
Fertiliser use in crop and livestock farming, animal droppings, septic tank seepage, and soil run-off into streams from land clearing activities have been cited as potential causes of excessive algae growth.
Changing the face of men’s health: Growing ‘mos’ to save bros
Thursday 19 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
A significant increase in the number of men getting their health checked is a positive sign they are taking seriously the men’s health campaign message – “Get yourself checked”. George George, a driver of the “Movember” movement, says Dr Rangiau Fariu is striving to keep up with the appointments. “It is good to see and […]
Family of boy lost at sea continues to wait for Government to communicate
Thursday 19 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The family of a young boy who went missing at sea 14 months ago is still waiting to hear from police and the Ministry of Transport “about where things are at.” Relative Puna Vano said: “All we’ve had is a wall of silence.” Vano was an uncle to little Lapana Tupou who went missing onboard […]
Grassroots celebrations in Round 15 of football competition
Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Grassroots Division of footballers comprised of the under 7 mix, under 9 mix and under 12 mix will take the field this afternoon for the last round of games for the Prime Foods Round Cup Competition before the Knockout Cup kicks off next week. Following today’s matches there will be a trophy presentation for […]
Tennis players having fun is the winner on the day
Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The beauty of seeing former tennis legends on the courts during the Cook Islands Games stuck in the mind of Tiki Daniel, so much so that he decided to create another tournament.
For one Mitiaro couple, Home is where the heart is
Wednesday 18 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Features, Go Local
Since she was a little girl Mitiaro/Nukuroa has always been where Cindyanna Abraham’s heart is. And when you’re a guest at her and her husband Junior’s Divine Retreat, her hope is that you feel like you’re at home too.
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