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Giving back to the people of Mitiaro
Monday 23 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands
Rangi Kimiora enjoyed a comfortable life while growing up in Melbourne. But after spending a decade there, he decided to return home to Mitiaro to help improve the lives of his people on the island.
Committing to the Cook Islands Promise
Monday 23 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation are encouraging people join them in making “your Cook Islands Promise”.
Accidents land four in hospital
Monday 23 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Multiple motor vehicle crashes were reported to police over the weekend, prompting calls for safe driving and without the influence of alcohol.
Licences for four new internet service providers paves the way for competition
Monday 23 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Four new local internet operators have been granted licences in a bid to improve services and provide competition to Vodafone Cook Islands.
Rare milkfish harvest carried out in Mitiaro
Monday 23 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands
On Friday, the Arongamana of Mitiaro agreed to lift the Ra’ui on the lake of Mitiaro to harvest the freshwater milkfish.
Adapting to food and nutrition security needs
Monday 23 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Ministry of Agriculture is urging local growers to maintain the health of their soils amidst fears Covid-19 pandemic could spark a food crisis in the Pacific.
Samoa edges Fiji in Tri Nations action
Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Samoa Residents beat Fiji Residents 22-21 in a nail-biting Tri Nations match at Raemaru Park in Arorangi last night. Fiji who lost the opener against Cook Islands 10-15 a week ago, led 16-13 at halftime against Samoa.
Minnows eye knockouts as football enters final round
Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The final round of the Round Cup football competition is expected to be a thriller, with a number of key matches lined up for the coming week.
Welcome aboard this Air NZ flight
Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Features, Weekend
For Addrienne Hosking-Tinirau it’s still sinking in that she will soon take over as the Air New Zealand country manager in Rarotonga – the first woman of Cook Islands descent to hold the position. By Katrina Tanirau.
The secret to happier, healthier life
Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Henry Tupa is not afraid of death and when the fear of it beckons, he believes and trusts in his Catholic faith to guide him through.
OPINION: Pictures that speak for themselves
Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Photography can make a big impact in many ways. Just one photo can expose environmental problems like nothing else, writes Kate McKessar of Te Ipukarea Society.
LETTER: Treating drinking water using ozone
Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"We have the unique opportunity of not only getting into the 20th century but also the 21st century by using ozone to treat our water"
Lawyer following in her mother’s footsteps
Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The call to law was inevitable for Norah Browne, watching her highly driven mother become one of the most successful female lawyers in the country.
Covid-19 stalling Penrhyn cyclone shelter project: Contractor
Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands
As shipping delays stall a controversial construction project in the outer island of Penrhyn, one local shipping firm is questioning why his company wasn’t approached for their services. Emmanuel Samoglou reports.
The crowning of Makea Vakatini Phillip Ngamatoa Ariki
Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Hundreds gathered to witness the installation of Makea Vakatini Phillip Ngamatoa Ariki on Friday. Although the ceremony was met with a vocal protest who called the election process a “fraud”, it continued largely as planned.
New community case in NZ, Cook Islands alert level unchanged
Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
There will be no change to Cook Islands’ alert level or border settings at this stage, despite a new Covid-19 community case in New Zealand connected to what has been called the November quarantine cluster.
Criminal cases adjourned for callover in December
Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, National
A number of cases that were brought before the Criminal Court this week were adjourned to a later date. Itio te ra Putaura Matakino, who is facing charges relating to assault on a female, entering with intent and obtaining by false pretence, had his matter adjourned to December 17. Defence counsel Norman George requested Justice […]
The Flying Nicholas Brothers of Ruatonga: Pt 2
Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Memory Lane
This second of two articles, concludes the story of two courageous brothers from Ruatonga, Tatio and Marama Nicholas, who flew with Bomber Command and the Royal New Zealand Air Force in the Second World War. By Rod Dixon.
LETTER: Te Mato Vai - Dealing with ‘shoddy’ pipework
Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"So tragic and so avoidable ... a water system, especially in a climate where winter frost protection isn’t a problem, is a simple thing. With materials meeting the standards of Canada, the USA, etc., a domestic water distribution system should require little to no significant maintenance for 50 years or more."
Trip of a lifetime to outer islands
Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National, Outer Islands
Nine months ago, French national Pauline Belliard moved to Rarotonga to live and work. Today she returns to New Zealand, but before saying goodbye to the Cook Islands, Belliard was one of the first group of passengers who got to travel to and discover more about four of the Southern Pa Enua.
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