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In nasty weather it's better safe than sorry, official say
Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands Ports Authority has plans in place for any cyclone emergency.
Government debt load ‘high risk strategy’
Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Public debt is expected to climb and exceed an official target as the economy continues to suffer in the absence of tourists, leading one prominent businessman to question the sustainability of government finances.
Revived passion for tennis
Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Tennis Cook Islands wants all those that have felt a new or revived passion for tennis to look towards 2021.
OPINION: 'No reward other than a grateful society'
Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Lawyers are citizens and they have duties to uphold the rule of law and, by implication, speak out. As do lawyers here who are members of the Cook Islands Law Society. By John M Scott.
Fraudsters target online shoppers
Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Crime, National
Holiday shoppers are being advised to watch out for online fraud and fake websites impersonating local companies.
Stay ‘watchful’ this festive season
Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police and a local security firm are calling on the public to remain vigilant at home and in public, even though this year is on target to have the lowest annual theft rate in 10 years.
Matavera, Turangi crowned champions
Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Cricket, Sports
A number of firsts dominated the 2020 Rarotonga Cricket Club competition finals on Saturday.
Australia partners with the region to tackle climate change
Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The year 2020 has tested all of our resolve to tackle global challenges but we can’t afford to allow Covid-19 to disrupt global climate action, writes Dr Chris Watkins, Australian High Commissioner to Cook Islands.
Flights are getting snapped up in advance of a potential bubble with NZ
Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy, National
A quarantine-free travel corridor between New Zealand and Cook Islands will open in March next year and Kiwis are rushing to book their holidays.
Matavera to lose treasured toa trees
Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A disappointed community member says Infrastructure Cook Islands didn’t give any other options, apart from destroying the ironwood trees to make way for road development.
Football’s new champions
Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Nikao Sokattak and Puaikura are the new premier men’s and women’s football champions after claiming the Knockout Cup over the weekend.
OPINION: Push for chlorine ‘smells dodgy’
Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
This motion of chlorination has been ‘dropped in our lap’ without warning and we’re told to accept it, writes Ruta Tangiau Mave.
Lucky escape for motorists
Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Three people escaped serious injuries after multiple crashes in Betela over the weekend.
New airline set for takeoff
Monday 14 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands businessman Mike Pero has renamed his new airline Pasifika Air but says serving Rarotonga remains his primary focus.
‘Our elderly deserve to be honoured and respected’
Sunday 13 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
The decision to leave her job and look after her grandparents was easy for Verokura Andrew and she quickly realised that to care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honours.
The rich history of Mitiaro’s infamous water caves
Sunday 13 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local
Mitiaro tour guide Julian Aupuni Junior treasures the island’s legendary history that has been passed down from generation to generation.
The day ‘the Don’ and ‘Phar Lap’ visited Rarotonga
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Memory Lane
Zane Grey “the father of the American cowboy novel’ was one of the many celebrities who visited Rarotonga on the Union Steamship Company’s trans-Pacific liner service. Others included the English novelist D.H. Lawrence, the composer Percy Grainger, several All Blacks squads, the Australian cricket legend Don Bradman, the actor Peter Lawford, the 1932 New Zealand Olympic Team, and the great New Zealand-born Australian racehorse Phar Lap.
THOMAS WYNNE: Walking in the shoes of others
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Opinion
We should never let oppressive attitudes, especially by some of those in authority, spoil the kindness and generosity within us.
Dreaming of a ‘green’ Christmas
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
We are sure many of you are rattling your brains trying to think of good Kirītimiti gift ideas for your loved ones. Well, let us help you with some ‘Go Local’ ideas that will reduce the amount of waste generated over the silly season.
LETTERS: Demos festive celebration on Koromiri queried
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Organised by Ngatangiia member Tama Tuavera, and Sel Napa, the Democratic Party advertised they’re holding a seasonal party event on Saturday, December 12 on Koromiri Island.
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