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Christmas cheer in Rarotonga

Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

A bumper crowd gathered at the Punanga Nui Market Wednesday night for Rotaract Rarotonga’s annual Christmas in the Market.

Local


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.

Economy


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.

Other Sports


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.

Editorials


Award-winning soldier: Serving provides a greater purpose in life

Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Cook Islander Staff Sergeant Tokahaumata Oltaches-Tagavaitau says her parents have always told her that the uniform she wears is not a job or profession but is her calling.

Local


Fun in the hot Pukapuka sun

Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands

The long, hot lazy days of summer have arrived in Pukapuka.

National


Mongoose support Walk for Life

Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The active Mongoose sports group have donated $640 to the Cook Islands Sports & National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) president Hugh Graham in support of the Leaders Walk for Life.

Local


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.

Crime


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.

Crime


Tropical Cyclone Zazu watched closely

Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

Cook Islands Meteorological Service continues to monitor Tropical Cyclone Zazu and keep the public informed through social media and radio platforms.

National


‘No chance’ of facing charges

Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Repeat offender Wilfred Dauvois’ case has not been adjourned as ‘sine die’.

Crime

Williamson goes all ‘Gunz’ blazing to set golf record

Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Kris “Gunz” Williamson shot a sub-60 round – one of the most elusive and difficult things to achieve in golf – during a tournament at Rarotonga Golf Club in Nikao.

Other Sports


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.

Cricket


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.

Editorials


LETTERS: Land issues in Muri

Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Readers discuss land issues on the motu Koromiri in Muri.

Letters to the Editor

Pukapuka hospital upgrade on target

Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands

With a new hospital in the final stages of completion, Pukapuka’s leaders now hope they can lure a qualified doctor to improve the quality of healthcare available on the island.

National


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.

Economy


Committing to a better future

Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands

Australian High Commissioner to Cook Islands Dr Chris Watkins became the first diplomatic from his country to visit the northern group island of Manihiki.

National


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.

Local


Dux dedicates award to mum

Tuesday 15 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Araura College Dux Dalcynare Kirite has dedicated her award to her mum.

Education


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