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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.

Rugby league


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.

Football


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.

Features


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.

Features


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.

Editorials


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"

Letters to the Editor

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.

Local


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.

National


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.

Local


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.

Health


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 […]

Crime

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.

Features


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."

Letters to the Editor


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.

National


Pa Enua building project embroiled in controversy

Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands

Allegations of conflict of interest and misuse of public funds are the basis of a public complaint over the tendering process for the construction of cyclone shelters on the northern group island of Penrhyn.

National

Gifts arrive for new chief in advance of investiture

Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Historic moment today as nation to witness the akamarokura’anga of Makea Vakatini Phillip Ngamatoa Ariki, which will be held at the Taurangamanu Vakatini Palace grounds at Tupapa on Friday.

Local


False alarm: PM clarifies returnees won’t require quarantine on arrival

Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National

Supervised quarantine will not be reinstated for passengers arriving on today’s flight following confirmation that the first Covid-19 case in Samoa was not a New Zealand case of community transmission.

Health


Local resort group wins big at travel industry's "Oscars"

Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

A Cook Islands luxury and boutique beachfront resort group has claimed five continental and local titles in the World Travel Awards 2020.

Economy


Mask wearing strategy to be considered: PM

Friday 20 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

Prime Minister Mark Brown has directed officials to prepare a mask wearing strategy for Cabinet to consider in the near future as part of the nation's Covid-19 preparedness.


Holmes inspires upset win

Thursday 19 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Queensland Maroons hold off late NSW Blues surge to win 20-14 in Brisbane. Valentine Holmes, who has maternal links to Cook Islands, scored the opening try in the final leg of State of Origin series

Rugby league


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