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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 […]

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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.

Health


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.

Health


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.

Health


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.

Crime


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.

National


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.

Features


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.

Education


A journey of modern Pacific art

Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

The logistics of taking part in an international art fair when you are an art gallery based on a small island in the Pacific is challenging at the best of times. When you add the year that has been into the mix, it all gets very interesting. By Rachel Smith.

Art


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.

League


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.

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.

Features


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.

Rugby league


Government to amend licence process for seniors

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

Prime Minister Mark Brown says the drivers licencing regulation for 60 years and over is providing ‘unnecessary burden on people’.

Local

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.

Local


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.

Features


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.

National


Parliament reform hits snag

Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics

The Opposition Democratic Party says allowing travelling MPs to nominate a ‘proxy’ to stand in for Parliament votes during their absence isn’t a good option to increase the number of days the House sits every year.

National


‘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.

Local


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