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Blaze tears through Avana home as two people escape
Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Two people have escaped a blaze which quickly engulfed the first floor of a two-storey home in Ngatangiia on Monday night.
Kata: Fresh fish
Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
Eels rue missed opportunities
Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The 20-19 loss to Tupapa Panthers in the nailbiting Rarotonga Club 15s round three clash on Saturday has served defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels with some key lessons, says their coach.
Mitiaro celebrates 200 years of Christianity with week of festivities
Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
Celebrations on Mitiaro continue following the 200-year commemoration of the Gospel on Saturday.
Letter: ‘Factions’ in the Gospel celebration
Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I woke up this morning to enjoy the new day God has given me, and in return I thanked him for the peace and joy he has blessed me with his grace for I am alive in him.
Dinning guide: Sizzling Sunday Grill is back!
Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Food
Indulge, sit back and unwind for a delightful dining experience, inside, beachside or poolside, at the Muri Beach Club Hotel’s SilverSands Restaurant.
Raro to re-enact Gospel arrival
Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
Rarotonga will celebrate 200 years of Christianity today starting with a re-enactment scene of the time when Reverend John Williams of the London Missionary Society (LMS) sighted Rarotonga on July 25, 1823, in his bid to bring the Gospel to the island.
‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango students sail to Atiu for a week of scientific and traditional learning
Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education, National
Eight senior Rarotonga students from Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango school holiday programme left for Atiu onboard Vaka Marumaru Atua yesterday morning.
Puaikura to celebrates Bicentennial arrival of the Gospel with grand feast
Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
Vaka Puaikura has been hard at work preparing for today’s Bicentennial “Arrival of the Gospel” celebrations in their district of Arorangi.
Pregnant mum speaks of being assaulted while holding infant daughter in her arms
Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
A mother had told a court of being assaulted by her partner while pregnant and holding their eight-month-old daughter in her arms
Letter: The loss of sand in Muri …
Monday 24 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I write to correct the statement made by June Hosking within Te Ipukarea Society Saturday’s column – “what happened to the broad I write to correct the statement made by June Hosking within Te Ipukarea Society Saturday’s column – “what happened to the broad stretch of white sand in Muri and was told that truck loads were taken for the airport development”.stretch of white sand in Muri and was told that truck loads were taken for the airport development”.
Letter: ‘Shortened’ rugby union season
Monday 24 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I write to express my disappointment at the Rarotonga rugby club competition.
Ruta Mave: A balancing act of diversity and protection
Monday 24 July 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
As immigration works to diversify, protect and control the number of workers into our country and culture, the parallels to the myna bird are many, writes Ruta Mave.
Local hot sauce gets overseas rating
Monday 24 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Food, Go Local
Paul’s Raro Hot Sauce is bringing together a love of all things chilli and a desire to put hot sauce from our little island on the overseas market.
‘Low’ low season for fishermen
Monday 24 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Economy, Local, National
Fishermen in the Cook Islands want government intervention to stop foreign vessels coming in and fishing in their waters. By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific Journalist.
Judge to rule on land case after DNA testing
Monday 24 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, Culture, National
It was standing room only at the Panui High Court rehearing on Thursday in a matter that involved DNA testing to determine identity, and an application to revoke land succession orders.
Manihiki schools celebrate culture with ‘amazing’ festival
Monday 24 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Tukao and Tauhunu schools in Manihiki gathered to celebrate culture, strength and unity with their first “amazing” culture festival held last week.
Nukuroa and Akatokamanava commemorate 200 years of Gospel
Monday 24 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
People from all walks of life attended the Mitiaro/Nukuroa and Mauke/Akatokamanava Bicentennial “Te Arikianga o te Evangelia – the Arrival of Christianity” celebrations over the weekend.
Panthers survive late Eels rally
Monday 24 July 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Tupapa Panthers have taken the lead in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition after a slender 20-19 win over Avatiu Nikao Eels on Saturday at Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia.
Top of the table clash
Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The undefeated Tupapa Panthers and Avatiu Nikao Eels will battle in round three of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition this afternoon at Nukupure Park in Ngatangaiia.
