Promoted

Pride of the community

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

The round 19 Vaka Pride programme winners were announced during the school market day event held at the Constitution Park on Wednesday. Three winning categories were carefully decided and prizes distributed to the deserving members of the community.

Local


OPINION: Trawling for ocean plastics on Marumaru Atua enroute to Suwarrow

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The Marumaru Atua vaka is enroute to Suwarrow now, after visiting four northern group islands and Aitutaki so far. It carries with it a message of ocean health. One area the vaka is focusing on is oceans plastics, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

Editorials


LETTERS: Tuna catches on the slide

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Saturday July 24

Letters to the Editor


KATA: Lots of pork, no fish

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata


Let the Games begin!

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games opening ceremony was held last night at the Olympic Stadium in Japan, with flag bearers Kirsten Andrea Fisher-Marsters and Wesley Tikiariki Roberts leading Team Cook Islands.

Sports


KATA: Secret agent

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata


Fourteen debutants for Tonga clash

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islands has named 14 debutants to take on Tonga in their do or die Rugby World Cup qualifying match tonight in Pukekohe, New Zealand.

Rugby Union


CHURCH TALK: Not them and those but us

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Our first duty as Christians is to serve others, especially the poor and the marginalised, just as Jesus did. In this country in the 19th century there was an openness to encounter and welcome the stranger. Why is it then that today there is fear and alarm about being open to the stranger? By Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Church Talk


Seabed mining workshop focus on environmental management

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Environment, National

An announcement on expected timeframes on the decision-making process on four exploration licence applications by companies that have expressed interest in the nation’s deep sea mineral resources will be made within the coming weeks.

Economy


Indigenous Cook Islands artists ‘meet to create’

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

The first Toki Cook Islands Indigenous Artist gathering starts today.

Local


Court briefs

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

July 22

Crime

Old assault charge brought back

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

Teariki Araipu, who was earlier found guilty of assaulting a female, was sentenced to six months in prison to be served alongside the 18-month sentence he is currently serving.

Crime

Reason to smile

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Down Syndrome persons were excited to receive prescription glasses to see more clearly with and six iPads to improve their motivation and individual learning abilities – all made possible through the New Zealand High Commission Fund.

Local


Trans-tasman bubble suspension a blessing in disguise for the Cooks

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

New Zealand's decision to suspend quarantine-free travel with Australia will not only provide Cook Islands protection from the highly contagious Covid-19 variant but could also result in an influx of Kiwi tourists travelling into the country.

Economy


Government looking for new ‘spy’

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands Government is looking for an “intelligence specialist” to assist in surveillance and response to threats.

National


Cook Islands Olympic Team in Good Spirits

Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Cook Islands Tokyo 2020 Olympic aquatic athletes Wesley Roberts and Kirsten Fisher-Marsters have the honour of carrying the nation’s flag at the opening ceremony in Japan, which is scheduled to get underway Thursday.

Other Sports


KATA: A different kind of tourist

Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata


Rarotonga Sailing Club to host barbecue bash

Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National, Opinion

A barbecue pitmasters competition is set to raise money for the Rarotonga Sailing Club and celebrate barbecuing.

Local


Drivers urged to maintain distance

Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Motorists have been reminded to stay aware of safe travelling distances between vehicles following a nose-to-tail incident near Rarotonga International Airport.

Local

Disqualified driver four times over the legal limit

Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

A 29-year-old disqualified driver found four times over the legal drink driving limit is expected to appear in court today.

Local

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