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Opposition welcomes amendment to licencing regulation

Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Opposition Police shadow minister MP Tama Tuavera has welcomed the government’s decision to revoke “restrictive, burdensome and discriminatory rules” on drivers aged 60 and over.

PM Brown defends Puna’s selection

Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands, Politics, Regional

Pacific Islands Forum has been most effective when they have worked together as a single, unified body, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Plastic bottles, what a waste!

Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in

Plastic bottle waste is currently making up about 20 per cent of the waste found in our landfill.

‘Sons for the return home’

Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend

New Zealand Maori plans to resettle Rarotonga. As a land-war brewed in the Waikato in 1863, a New Zealand ngāti, befriended by Kainuku ariki, looked to Rarotonga as a possible site for refugee resettlement.

School welcomes newcomers with traditional feast

Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National

Apii Te Uki Ou held a school umu on Thursday night, to come together as an extended school family and foster community spirit.

Winning start for Avatiu Eels

Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will take on minnows Titikaveka Bulldogs in their opening match this afternoon.

Beach battle intensifies

Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

On Wednesday, day two of the CIFA Beach Soccer Competition kicked off in what turned out into another great afternoon for football.

Whale Songs Could Reveal Deep Secrets Beneath the Oceans

Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth

A team of American scientists are using whale songs to study the earth's deep interior. By Robin George Andrews via The New York Times.

Sharks move camp to Rarotonga

Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The 2021 domestic rugby league season kicks off today with Avatiu Eels hosting Aitutaki Sharks at 5pm.

Elderly care centre Are Pa Metua gets beachfront home

Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Smiles and relief were evident from the Are Pa Metua members at Prime Minister Mark Brown’s announcement that a new location for the Centre had been confirmed.

Tacos with a twist

Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, Food

A Mexican classic with an Indian (local) twist, Flying Turtle Café’s fresh fish roti tacos is a dish not to be missed. By chef Shivnesh Chandra.

Prime Minister opens million-dollar Pukapuka Hospital

Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands

The official opening of the new Pukapuka Hospital proved a fitting way to round out the end of Prime Minister Mark Brown’s northern group mission last week.

‘For our children and generations to come’

Wednesday 10 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

After years of land ownership disputes, the newly upgraded Ngatangiia Matavera Health Centre and netball courts opened this week.

Cook Islands-based NCD research looks at early-life health for wellbeing

Tuesday 9 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Go Local

Siobhan Tu'akoi discusses her groundbreaking research into non-communicable disease risk in the Cook Islands.

Progress on Penrhyn cyclone shelters

Tuesday 9 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands

Construction work is continuing on two cyclone shelters for the Northern Group island of Tongareva.

Exciting start for touch competition

Monday 8 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

The Vodafone Cook Islands Mixed Touch competition kicked off its regular season games last week.

OPINION: ‘New Zealand Maori owe their heritage to us’

Monday 8 February 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

There's a reason why a lot of New Zealand Maori say they fell like they're at home when in Rarotonga - because they are. Ruta Tangiiau Mave writes.

A new leg for dancing

Monday 8 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

In March 2020, Louisa Maea from the island of Manihiki had her right leg amputated below the knee. She shares her journey of losing her leg and the appreciation she has for the invaluable support from Te Vaerua, the service manager Maine Beniamina and physiotherapist Pare Tangata - whom she now calls her “sisters”.

Forum furore

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Doubles meet opens tennis season

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Tennis Cook Islands held a social doubles tournament in a bid to promote the sport in Rarotonga.