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In a time of darkness, local artist sees light
Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Art
In her latest exhibition, artist Mahiriki Tangaroa was able to channel the adversity and despair felt during the Covid-19 pandemic into artwork that she says embodies optimism and hope.
Norman George: ‘Reassurance is not enough’
Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Editorials
Dear Editor, I am grateful to hear from the Commissioner of Police that the Police Ready Reaction Squad is ready to act whenever and if ever, God forbid, it (shooting incident) happens again.
Truck driver involved in Muri crash pleads guilty
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Truck driver involved in Muri crash granted interim name suppression until next court appearance in November.
Father faces serious charges
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Rene James Hand will remain in custody at Arorangi Prison after being arrested on more serious charges including attempted murder.
'Helmet habit saved my life'
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Te Ariki Tuavera is grateful for his habit of wearing a helmet whenever he gets on his motorbike.
Water disinfection explained
Saturday 1 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Entertainment, Local, National, Weekend
Do we need to disinfect our drinking water? Several reports have highlighted the need to improve the quality of the drinking water throughout the Cook Islands – Rarotonga and the Pa Enua. In Rarotonga work has started on the provision of a more robust supply of water with better distribution and increased water storage for times of drought.
Water charge for 'excessive' use only
Friday 1 June 2018 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Local, National
Finance minister Mark Brown is defending the introduction of tariffs for domestic and commercial water users, saying the measures are only intended to encourage water conservation and reduce water wastage on Rarotonga.
Sisters celebrate birthdays together
Monday 30 April 2018 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local
It must be rare indeed for sisters born years apart to each share the same birth date as their mother.
Sisters mark their very special day
Tuesday 24 April 2018 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Local, Weekend
Sisters Mareta Matamua and Teuira-o-te-Rangi Taikakara were the stars of a very special lunchtime party in Arorangi on Sunday.
Traditional arts provide for children
Thursday 12 January 2017 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Features, Go Local, Local
Keeping alive the traditional Cook Islands art of making tivaevae and pareu, 46-year-old Matakeu Katuke recalls the days when she treasured the skill handed down to her by her elders.
Top stories of year that was 2016
Thursday 5 January 2017 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane
JANUARY
Centenary brings back memories for former Apii Avarua student
Monday 10 October 2016 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, Weekend
This week, Apii Avarua celebrates 100 years of providing education. In this feature, Tuaine Bailey (nee Strickland), daughter of Mana and Mauariki Strickland recalls her return to Rarotonga from Pukapuka and enrolling at Avarua School in 1949 at the age of seven.
Miss Earth contestant securely anchored in community values
Wednesday 28 September 2016 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, Local
I FIRST met Allanah Herman-Edgar a little over a year ago.
Apii Avarua's oldest pupil looks back
Saturday 10 September 2016 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane
AS APII Avarua counts down to its centennial celebration, bonfires and the flying of the British flag, the Union Jack is what the oldest surviving student of Apii Avarua recalls the most from her school days.
Date's passion for helping others
Thursday 21 July 2016 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Legal marijuana proposed
Saturday 31 January 2015 | Written by Supplied | Published in Guam, Regional
A bill to legalise marijuana for medicinal purposes in the Northern Marianas is taking its first step towards becoming law.
Boats designed to combat tuberculosis
Saturday 31 January 2015 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional
CAIRNS – Four specially-crafted boats are heading from Australia’s north-east coast to Papua New Guinea as part of an initiative to help stop the spread of tuberculosis in the country.
Muesli bar sends wrong message
Saturday 31 January 2015 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional
LORENGAU – The company running the Manus Island detention asylum seeker centre in Papua New Guina has refused a large shipment of “Freedom” brand muesli bars because the brand was thought inappropriate to give to asylum seekers who were locked up.
Cyclone developing
Saturday 31 January 2015 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional
SUVA – The Fiji Met Service says a tropical depression near New Caledonia was likely to have developed into a cyclone by today – while torrential rain from a separate weather system has caused surface flooding in Samoa.
More breakfast foods flown to hospitals
Saturday 31 January 2015 | Written by Supplied | Published in Outer Islands
The Seventh Day Adventist Church has donated Sanitarium breakfast cereals, Anchor milk and So Good milk products to four more hospitals this month.