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End of an era for Muri beach landmark
Tuesday 5 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After 32 years of operating Sails Restaurant on Muri beach, the Tierney family have announced the closure of the restaurant and look forward to a well-deserved change of pace.
Pasifika Air looking to spread its wings
Tuesday 5 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Pasifika Air’s website is advertising three flights a week from Wellington and Christchurch to the Cook Islands’ capital Rarotonga.
Positive start to 2021, police say
Tuesday 5 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime, National
Police are encouraged by the generally peaceful conduct around the island and further seek everyone’s continued help to reduce speed and keep the roads safe.
Pare rito making mamas forge bonds during hat making
Tuesday 5 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
After six months of learning the skill to weave a treasured “pare rito”, 12 Ngatangiia Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) women proudly displayed their 60 hats last weekend.
The unforgettable sporting moments of 2020
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Despite cancellations of several sporting events due to Covid-19, there were plenty memories made on and off the field in 2020.
OPINION: Adapting to a changing world
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Cook Islanders are survivors and the innate ability to adapt to any situation, is what will get us through, writes Thomas Wynne.
OPINION: Bristling with hope for a healthier lagoon
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Rarotonga experienced several hot, still days as 2020 came to a close, affecting the water quality of Muri lagoon. Te Ipukarea Society says we need to investigate if there are linkages to climate change or human development.
2020: The year that was
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Weekend
It goes without saying that Covid-19 is the story of 2020, hands down. The virus dominated the headlines during the year, with many of the most popular stories shedding light on the impact it has had on all of us. But Covid-19 wasn’t the only story of the year. Cook Islands News takes a look back at the pandemic and other stories that defined the year 2020 …
Representing Cook Islands with pride
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, National
Rose Henry feels very privileged and honoured to be selected to represent her Cook Island culture and Pacific people on an international level.
‘You try and fit your life into a paragraph’
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend
When former Cook Islands News editor Jonathan Milne and his family visit Atiu Villas, the story-telling rambles late into the night, and beyond.
Muri in hot water
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
Muri lagoon is in dire condition as environmental conditions combined with human activity have resulted in the sudden death of marine life and a warning to residents to avoid swimming in the area.
‘We got through 2020 together’, PM says in address to nation
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
In an address to the people of the Cook Islands, PM Mark Brown says good riddance to 2020 and looks ahead to a new year which he says will involve further sacrifice and hardship, but also prosperity.
Covid-19 stimulus package extended
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands people continue to be the government’s top priority in 2021 with announcements including extension of the wage subsidy and the expectation that Kiwis will be welcomed back to the country’s shores by March 2021.
Change needs to start from within, opposition leader says.
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Opposition leader Tina Brown of the Democratic Party lays out priorities and a clear goal to form a Demo-led Government in 2021 in her New Year's address.
'We are all in this together'
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Let us all continue to share our joys with one another, our concerns with one another, challenges with one another, needs with one another, outreach sharing and compassion with one another, writes Bishop Tutai Pere.
The most popular online stories of 2020
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, Weekend
Here’s the top 10 online stories of 2020 from Cookislandsnews.com.
Rarotonga residents are still being urged to ‘save water’.
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Water supply agency To Tatou Vai continues to monitor the water situation at the intakes on the island.
Residents advised to avoid swimming in Muri lagoon
Thursday 31 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
Government is advising residents to avoid swimming and the harvesting of seafood in Muri Lagoon.
Netball to hold World Youth Cup trials
Thursday 31 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports
Young and talented Cook Islanders show interest in representing the country at the upcoming Under-21 World Cup.
LETTER: It's God with a capital 'G'
Thursday 31 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"I find this as a belittlement and degrading, the name of Almighty God," letter writer says in response to column.
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