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Young leaders practice Parliament

Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education

Araura, Mangaia and Atiu College representatives have arrived on Rarotonga and are gearing up alongside Nukutere, Tereora and Titikaveka College peers to conduct the first Youth Leaders Practice Parliament at Parliament Building on Monday.

Border to reopen for incoming passengers

Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, Health, National

After a week of no returnees, Government will allow incoming passengers on next week’s flights.

Kata: Potholes

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Eels eyeing return to ‘old’ glory days

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in League, Sports

Avatiu Eels wants to continue the good start it made in the domestic rugby league competition when they take on Arorangi Bears this afternoon.

Wantoks favourites for beach soccer title

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

On Wednesday, day six of the CIFA Beach Soccer Championship was held at Nikao beach courts.

Christchurch earthquake, ten years on: The trauma, chaos and the compassion

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Features, Memory Lane, Weekend

A decade ago, on February 22, 2011, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch at 12.51pm, causing widespread damage across the city, killing 185 people, in the nation’s fifth-deadliest disaster. Cook Islands News columnist Ruta Mave had just dropped her children at school when the incident happened.

Latest: Govt contacting returnees after NZ cases

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

Government is requesting anyone who may have been in close contact with a returnee from yesterday’s flight from Auckland to contact Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.

Defining moments

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

We should know by now that life is defined by moments and especially those we didn’t see coming.

‘We honour you and we make a promise to remember’

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Weekend

Knitting was introduced to Cook Islands Girl Guides in 1936. In 1940, a great deal of work was undertaken by the Girl Guiding Company in Rarotonga that included knitting comforts for men serving in the forces. For years the Guiders knitted garments for children overseas. This week those involved in the project were honoured at a special event.

Maine Mura – girls with dignity

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Te Ipukarea Society’s Maine Mura aims to alleviate some of the pressures associated with period poverty as well as contributing to significant reduction in waste.

Bid to diversify local economy

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, Features, National, Weekend

E-sports, intuitive accounting and digital TV out of Aitutaki, Caleb Fotheringham talks to some businesses on how they plan to use the government’s SMART Economy grants.

Mobile cash app targets Pa Enua

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, Features, Go Local, National, Technology

Sending cash to the far corners of the country has long been a challenge for many Cook Islanders, but a new electronic service is offering residents a cheaper and faster way. Will they adopt this new technology?

18 months’ probation for importation of cannabis oil

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Tehananaia Haas Maeva has been convicted and sentenced to 18 months’ probation for the importation of cannabis oil.

Timeline on travel bubble weeks away

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Timeline on travel bubble weeks away Government says work is ongoing in anticipation of two-way quarantine-free travel with New Zealand, however an announcement with specifics on when that will happen is weeks away.

Bubble delay could result in job losses

Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Ministry of Internal Affairs expects the number of people on the unemployment benefit to increase if borders do not open soon and businesses cannot access the wage subsidy.

Heavy rain causes flash floods

Wednesday 24 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Weather

The heavy downpour yesterday caused floods, disruptions to traffic and damage to roads in the Avatiu and Nikao areas. And the Cook Islands Met Service says Rarotonga could see more rainfall before the end of the week.

Ladies in Black crowned champs

Wednesday 24 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

Top teams went all out in the final round of the women’s CIFA Beach Soccer Championship last weekend.