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Wantoks take the lead
Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Ladies in Black retain their lead in the women’s Beach Soccer Tournament after a smashing win on Saturday.
OPINION: The taxpayer's dilemma
Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
It cannot be stressed enough that it is the job of government to build infrastructure for our communities, writes Opposition Democratic Party leader Tina Pupuke Browne.
Government sticking to target for travel bubble
Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Despites key setbacks this week, Government is sticking to its target of opening the border to two-way quarantine-free travel with New Zealand by the end of next month.
CookSafe ‘better than’ NZ Covid-19 Tracer app
Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
CookSafe is better than New Zealand’s Covid Tracer app because health officials can access data immediately, says Chamber of Commerce chief executive Eve Hayden.
A WHO Researcher on His Trip to China Seeking Origins of the Virus
Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth
Peter Daszak recently returned from Wuhan, China as a member of the World Health Organisation team that was sent to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. He recently spoke with The New York Times, shedding light on the team’s work. By James Gorman via The New York Times.
Defending champs Sea Eagles remain optimistic despite first loss to Bears
Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Ngatangiia Sea Eagles remain optimistic of their chances in the 2021 Raro Cars Rugby League Competition.
OPINION: Solidarity in numbers: Fighting for workers’ rights
Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion
There are some people interested in starting up a new workers union to provide support for workers faced with employment relations issues, writes Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party.
Air freight delays frustrate businesses
Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga businesses are frustrated with delay in air freight claiming the airline is prioritising passengers over much-needed cargo.
Cancelled travel plans turn from disappointment to delight
Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
While there will be no passengers on today's flight from Auckland, one affected family stuck in NZ decided to make the most of the situation.
Bears thump Sea Eagles
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers had an easy start to their 2021 domestic rugby league campaign after their opponent Titikaveka Bulldogs failed to field a full team in round one competition on Saturday.
Little Julia makes big triathlon debut
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Five-year-old Julia Chan was the youngest competitor at the third annual Paradise Supplies Kids Triathlon on Saturday, which saw a large turnout for the popular event.
New Covid cases in NZ affecting travel plans
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Government will decide Monday on whether to allow passengers on tomorrow’s flight to Rarotonga following new Covid-19 community cases in Auckland.
A hive of activity
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The Avatiu wharf was a buzz yesterday with cargo vessel Olomana anchoring ready to offload cargo for Rarotonga. Also spotted was the barge MV Taunga Nui that returned on Wednesday evening after delivering cargo and machinery to the northern group as well as taking a government delegation. Road workers were also busy fixing the Avatiu […]
NZ delegation assists with bubble prep
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
A delegation from New Zealand is in Rarotonga assisting with preparations for two-way quarantine-free travel, which officials said could be in place by the end of March.
Dengue cases increase
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
There are now 14 dengue type-2 cases in Rarotonga.
Local Covid-19 tracing app gets Bluetooth upgrade
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Attendees at the Tourism Industry Council meeting on Thursday were frustrated at the lack of information surrounding the opening of the Cook Islands border to New Zealanders.
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.
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