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Backtrack: Remembering ‘Band Vagabonds’
Tuesday 27 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment
Few if any of today’s generation would have heard of the dance band ‘The Vagabonds’ of the 1960s and early 1970s. Alan Tuara of Mangaia takes a look back at the golden days of 'The Vagabonds'.
William Foster: Making the national games ‘better’
Tuesday 27 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor
Here are a few serious suggestions for Athletics, CISNOC and CIIC to make Athletics in the 2022 Cook Islands Games, truly successful. Please take these considerations into your future planning and implementation stages.
Ruta Tangiiau Mave: Let’s make our youth a priority
Tuesday 27 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Driving home, I noticed flashing lights, a siren, and a motorcycle accident, thankfully, he looked alive.
Puaikura maintains unbeaten run
Tuesday 27 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga and Puaikura maintain their lead in the senior men’s and women’s football competition, respectively.
Kata: Audit office
Tuesday 27 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Kata
Rod Dixon: A Rarotongan at the battle of El Alamein
Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
Ngatangi'ia born Dr. James Maoate Rennie served with the British Army in North Africa, was captured by the Germans, and eventually freed by British forces before taking part in the decisive Battle of El Alamein. Here's his story.
In a time of darkness, local artist sees light
Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Art
In her latest exhibition, artist Mahiriki Tangaroa was able to channel the adversity and despair felt during the Covid-19 pandemic into artwork that she says embodies optimism and hope.
Norman George: ‘Reassurance is not enough’
Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
Dear Editor, I am grateful to hear from the Commissioner of Police that the Police Ready Reaction Squad is ready to act whenever and if ever, God forbid, it (shooting incident) happens again.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: Making their mark in NZ political scene
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Potential history in the making as seven Cook Islanders contest for a place in New Zealand Parliament.
Truck driver involved in Muri crash pleads guilty
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Truck driver involved in Muri crash granted interim name suppression until next court appearance in November.
Father faces serious charges
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Rene James Hand will remain in custody at Arorangi Prison after being arrested on more serious charges including attempted murder.
'Helmet habit saved my life'
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Te Ariki Tuavera is grateful for his habit of wearing a helmet whenever he gets on his motorbike.
She's a survivor
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Myra Tatakura is a warrior, a vibrant, spirited no holds barred kind of a woman and a survivor of breast cancer and open-heart surgery.
The Mooring Fish Cafe; hooks 10 years
Wednesday 7 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Food, Go Local, Weekend
What started out as a dream has become a 10-year milestone for Mooring Fish Café owners Steven and Jill Kavana.
Water disinfection explained
Saturday 1 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Entertainment, Local, National, Weekend
Do we need to disinfect our drinking water? Several reports have highlighted the need to improve the quality of the drinking water throughout the Cook Islands – Rarotonga and the Pa Enua. In Rarotonga work has started on the provision of a more robust supply of water with better distribution and increased water storage for times of drought.
Water charge for 'excessive' use only
Friday 1 June 2018 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Local, National
Finance minister Mark Brown is defending the introduction of tariffs for domestic and commercial water users, saying the measures are only intended to encourage water conservation and reduce water wastage on Rarotonga.
Sisters celebrate birthdays together
Monday 30 April 2018 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local
It must be rare indeed for sisters born years apart to each share the same birth date as their mother.
Sisters mark their very special day
Tuesday 24 April 2018 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Local, Weekend
Sisters Mareta Matamua and Teuira-o-te-Rangi Taikakara were the stars of a very special lunchtime party in Arorangi on Sunday.
Traditional arts provide for children
Thursday 12 January 2017 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features, Go Local, Local
Keeping alive the traditional Cook Islands art of making tivaevae and pareu, 46-year-old Matakeu Katuke recalls the days when she treasured the skill handed down to her by her elders.
Top stories of year that was 2016
Thursday 5 January 2017 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane
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