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Birthday dreams come true for Rarotongan youngster
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
This month young Maiata MacLean-McMahon was given a birthday surprise like no other.
Tide prediction calendar for 2021 released
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands has received its 2021 tide prediction calendar.
Strap up your helmet or face a fine, police tell motorists
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Some minor incidents including one theft involving cash were reported to police during the weekend.
Six new coaches for Athletics Cook Islands
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands has added six new coaches to their pool of World Athletics Certified coaches.
‘Atiu Rocket’ breaks swimming records
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Swimmer Wesley Roberts, the ‘Atiu Rocket,’ is 0.7 seconds away from qualifying for the Olympic Games next year.
OPINION: The magic of Christmas is everywhere
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
If you look you will find there is Christmas magic in everything, writes Ruta Tangiiau Mave.
'Action man' delivers clean water for the people
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
Minister for Punanga Nui Market and Tupapa-Maraerenga Member of Parliament George “Maggie” Angene hasn’t been given the name “Action Man” for nothing. Angene didn’t waste any time getting to work on a second water station at the market, which was officially opened on Friday last week by Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau. “I want to […]
Papa Kaina laid to rest
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A humble and quiet man, Papa Kaina Taepae Ripata from the island of Manihiki passed away peacefully with his wife Mama Marii and children by his side on December 12.
Employment survey to inform policy making
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
In light of Covid-19, the Cook Islands Labour Force Survey 2019 results serve as important baseline data, informing policy-making in post-Covid-19 socio-economic recovery.
Shipping delays impact supermarket supplies
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Despite cargo vessel delays, supermarkets say they will make sure their valued customers have all the supplies needed to celebrate Christmas.
Mataio wins Mire Atu composer of the year
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
"If you love writing and singing – just do it".
Probation for punching 17-year-old
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Matauti-O-Teaio Taoro (Bruno) is to serve 18-months in probation after being convicted for assault with intent to rob.
Fijians head home on Christmas day
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Almost 30 Fijians in the Cook Islands are expected to fly to Fiji this Christmas.
Sudden passing of passionate planter
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
The island of Mauke and the families of 49-year-old Tuakana Samuel are reeling from the sudden shock of his passing over the weekend.
Cooks U18s win Bowl final
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The U18 World Schools 7s held at Pakuranga Rugby Fields featured only New Zealand-based teams.
U16 Northern Stars make a clean sweep
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Basketball, Sports
Northern Stars have won both the U16 Boys and Girls 5X5 Avaiki Basketball Competition.
Smiling in the face of adversity
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The tourism industry gathered for a celebration of the 2018-2019 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards 2020 held on Tuesday.
Marine resources ministry investigate coral bleaching
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) is investigating a number of incidents of bleached corals occurring in several islands.
Rarotonga: Home away from home
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
Coral Seath was holidaying in Rarotonga when NZ went into lockdown. Instead of rushing home, she and her partner Carlie Paterson chose being ‘happily stranded’ in the Cooks. She left months later, looking forward to seeing her family but sad to say goodbye to Rarotonga – her second home.
Pukapuka – a place filled with hidden treasures
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, Weekend
During a trip to the Northern Cook Islands, Cook Islands News journalist Emmanuel Samoglou saw places of incredible beauty but facing isolation, a lack of resources, and economic hardship. Yet at the same time, residents enjoy a freedom that comes from choosing to live life on modest terms. In this first part of a two-part series, he writes about the island of Pukapuka.
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