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KATA: Navigating the high seas

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata

OPINION: After 14 months, first impressions matter

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

CI News columnist Ruta Tangiiau Mave says we had a whole year to revamp our systems and get them sorted before last week's inaugural bubble flight. It was planned and advertised as the best thing since fried taro, and she says we failed.

LETTER: The pillars of good governance are transparency and accountability

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, I write in in response to Mr Enoka’s letter ‘To sludge or not’ (Cook Islands News, Wednesday May 19, 2021). The pillars of good governance are transparency and accountability. Laws and regulations apply to the public, our government, and landowners alike. A confidential application to the Rarotonga Environment Authority for a temporary PACl […]

Super Flower Blood Moon tonight

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, In Depth

Some people will still remember the solar eclipse in July 2010. For the next one we must wait until the morning of April 8 2024, but it will be only a partial eclipse from all islands of the Cook Islands, when the sun rises. But it’s not only solar eclipses that can beautify the local sky. Another opportunity to see something special is coming tonight. By Petr Horálek.

4000-plus vaccinated

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National

More than 4300 Rarotonga residents have received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Cable operator looking for new chief

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Technology

With the Manatua Cable in operation, internet firm Avaroa Cable Ltd is looking for its next chief executive to steer the company through the next stages of its development.

Mozzies and chemicals causing concern for Raro runway residents

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

Some residents living alongside the seaside airport runway stormwater drain want it cleaned out, believing it’s breeding mosquitos.

Dancing for love of culture

Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

As usual, the Rauti Para Golden Oldies 60+ and Experts Dance Competition drew an impressive supportive crowd at the Rehab night club over the weekend.

Nicholas impresses at North Island Champs

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Paddling, Sports

Kawerau in the North Island of New Zealand yesterday turned on a spectacular winter’s day for the North Island Championships ensuring some great racing from Cook Islands’ Olympic boat Jane Nicholas and the New Zealand Olympic team.

Pandemic a blessing in disguise

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Features, Weekend

The local wedding industry witnessed the first international wedding in over a year on Thursday afternoon at the Pacific Resort Rarotonga.

Bubble gives Kiwi journalists a week in paradise

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend

Kiwi journalists flooded into Rarotonga this week as the Cook Islands travel bubble with New Zealand inflated. They shared their Cook Islands experiences with senior journalist Al Williams.

‘Shining stars’ help beautify Avarua

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

There were smiles all around at the special tree planting ceremony with Autism Cook Islands at the Constitution Park on Thursday. By Melina Etches.

Work with nature ‘not against it’

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Go Local

When it comes to permaculture, it’s all about how much you want out of it. If you want a small change you do a little, but if you want a lot to change, you do a lot.

Local musician Jarome Pare gives NZ a taste of home

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Entertainment, Features

Covid-19 left Cook Islands musician Jarome Pare stranded in Auckland, but opened opportunities for him to perform all around New Zealand. Caleb Fotheringham reports from Auckland.

Government seeks $1.7m costs from US businessman

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

In 1998, a United States-based businessman attempted to set up a medical school in Rarotonga. Despite securing initial approvals, things didn’t go to plan and the Cook Islands found itself on the wrong side of a multi-million dollar legal dispute. Nearly 25 years later, the government’s lawyers are still dealing with the matter.

KATA: Political dinosaurs

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata

OPINION: Electric Vehicle rally celebrates green tech

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The first ever Rarotonga Electric Car (EV) Rally is being held Sunday starting from the new Constitution Park in Avarua township at 3pm, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

Stop thinking about studying – ‘just do it’

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

A graduate of the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute stepped off an Air Raro flight yesterday afternoon and rushed to the National Auditorium Domes, making it just in time to receive her diploma on stage.

Self-care is essential to prevent burnout

Saturday 22 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National

The Ngatangiia Wave Church hosted Dr Evangelene Wong on Saturday last week for a ‘Women and Wellbeing’ seminar and workshop.