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Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

It’s hard to describe in words but yesterday’s investiture of Ngamaru Tupuna Ariki on Enuamanu signifies a time of transition, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Editorials

OPINION: Deep sea mining discussions – what’s the rush?

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

There appears to be strong community support for building the capacity of locals to better prepare them to make decisions regarding deep sea mining, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

Editorials

KATA: Race to the finish

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

LETTERS: Police deserve better recognition

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for July 17, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Visitor numbers exceed initial predictions

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Tourism figures have received another boost as the industry regains momentum with the arrival of Kiwi holidaymakers in growing numbers. Al Williams reports.

Economy

Olympic Games profile - Kohl Tamarua-Horton

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Kohl Tamarua-Horton is preparing to compete in the canoe sprint event at the upcoming Toyko Olympics.

Other Sports

Raro players join national team

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Two Rarotonga-based players have joined the Cook Islands 15s side for their second warm up match this afternoon.

Rugby Union

CHURCHTALK: A message of encouragement

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Are you willing to let God prevail in your life? Are you willing to let God be the most important influence in your life? By Angaroakau Williams – Second counselor in the District Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Church Talk

LETTER: Albizia versus native forest

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Re: Letter to the Editor (July 15) stating that Albizia has replaced acres and acres of native forest. It went on to suggest that eventually the only native trees on Rarotonga will be those in our backyards.

Letters to the Editor

Ngamaru Ariki investiture underway

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

In the past week, the island of Atiu has been in full swing, preparing for today’s akamarokura’anga (investiture) of 25-year-old Tupuna Moeroa Ngamaru as the new Ngamaru Ariki.

National

Opah! 60kg giant caught on handline

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Using a ‘poito’ or a handline (250 lb), local fisherman Jason Tuara pulled up an impressive 60.6-kilogram moonfish also known as opah.

Local

‘Snail mail’ lives up to its name

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

A customer relying on postal mail service to remain in touch with families in Rarotonga has raised concerns over delays in mail delivery.

Local

Court Briefs

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

Court briefs for the week of July 15, 2021.

Crime

$13m boost from June arrivals

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Tourism recovery gained momentum last month with a further uptick in arrival numbers as Kiwi holidaymakers land in Rarotonga to escape the New Zealand winter.

Economy

St Joseph’s celebrate 125 years of dedication to education

Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National

Several hundred people converged on St Joseph’s Cathedral on Thursday to honour the 125th birthday of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School.

Education

Apii Nikao tennis reps ready for debut

Thursday 15 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Apii Nikao tennis representatives in tomorrow’s schools tournament held their final training session with national tennis coach Malcolm Kajer on Tuesday.