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Aitutaki all set for U19 series opener against Rarotonga
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The annual Under-19s Youth Rugby Union Competition will take place this week at the Arorangi and Avatiu fields.
Public assets worth $403 million
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Government’s building portfolio and state-owned enterprises are expected to grow in value to $650 million over the next four years from the current worth of $403 million.
Internship motivates Atiu student
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aumai Teiotu, a 17-year-old student of Enuamanu in Atiu, has been interning at Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) for the last couple of weeks.
Rongomatane Ariki crowned in a peaceful ceremony
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
A crowd of 500 witnessed the akamarokura’anga (investiture) of Nicholas Paenui Te-iti Nicholls as the new Rongomatane Ariki of Atiu.
A passion for Cook Islands
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Features, Go Local
A couple with a vast love for the South Pacific and the Cook Islands in particular has developed perhaps the most versatile travel guide out there. They hope the travel guide will create in others the same love they have for the country they come to call one of their favourite places.
Local charter vessels get detention notices
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Two charter fishing vessels were issued with “detention notices” due to the considerable amount of deterioration, corrosion, and structural damage, during an inspection last month.
Lawyer Rasmussen pleads guilty
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Former Cabinet minister Wilkie Rasmussen has entered a guilty plea to attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Two new dengue cases
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Two probable cases of dengue fever have been reported in Rarotonga in the past week bringing the total hospitalisations to 60 during the past six months.
Fish shortage ‘worst it’s ever been’
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Fishing boats are coming back mostly empty, some of the people affected say it’s normal while others say it’s the worst it’s ever been.
Tupapa Panthers extend rugby lead
Monday 19 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Tupapa Panthers maintained their unbeaten form in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition overcoming Avatiu Nikao Eels over the weekend.
RUTA MAVE: Monkey see, monkey do
Monday 19 July 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
The more we plead poverty the more we sit with our hands in our laps looking mournful like a Labrador dog, the more we lose our self-drive, pride, mana and self-identity.
Growers put pawpaw in the ground hoping it’s in the sky in nine months
Monday 19 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Go Local
Pawpaw growers are looking to form a cooperative but plenty of work is still needed to be done to get the fruit in New Zealand supermarkets.
Rongomatane Ariki investiture underway
Monday 19 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The people of Atiu gather again today for the akamarokura’anga (investiture) of Nicholas Paenui Te-iti Nicholls as Rongomatane Ariki.
Quarantine and Covid-19 free attract Kiwi tourists
Monday 19 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Kiwi tourists are embracing quarantine and Covid-19 free travel with the Cook Islands, early indicators show.
Government watching uptick in marine traffic
Monday 19 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands
Officials are keeping a close watch on the nation’s borders as marine traffic picks up within the Cook Islands exclusive economic zone.
Rest in peace – hunting predatory taramea
Monday 19 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
A team of Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) employees, volunteer freedivers and a representative from the Proprietors of Manuae Incorporated (PMI) has just returned from a crown-of-thorns starfish (taramea) removal expedition to the uninhabited island of Manuae.
Growing a healthy and sustainable future
Saturday 17 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Young gardeners from 10 primary schools around Rarotonga will come together at the end of this month to sell fresh produce they have grown in their own school gardens. Alana Musselle reports.
Ngamaru Ariki invested
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Hundreds gathered on the island of Atiu on Friday, to witness the akamarokura'anga (investiture) of 25-year-old Tupuna Moeroa Ngamaru as Ngamaru Tupuna Ariki, in the second ceremony for the same title. By Melina Etches.
Whale washes up dead on Muri Beach
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The carcass of a dead beaked whale was found on Muri Beach last week, and researchers say it most likely died from natural causes. Alana Musselle reports.
Fireworks expected in rugby clash
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Swamp at Avatiu will see a range of talent on display today as it hosts the weekly rugby union club games. The big game of the day kicking off at 4pm will be between the reigning champions Tupapa Panthers and host Avatiu Nikao Eels. Alana Musselle reports.
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