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Immigration approves revised policies to ease labour shortage

Tuesday 13 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration rolled out changes to its immigration policies on Monday and backdated them to July 1, in a bid to ease labour skills shortages in the Cook Islands.

Economy


Reds return

Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Former champions Takuvaine is making a comeback in the domestic rugby union season after a lapse of two years.

Rugby Union


Collective approach is needed to end domestic violence

Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend

There’s a growing concern about the level of domestic violence on Rarotonga but it will take a multi-agency response and broad community support to address the issue.

Features


Bears after rugby win

Friday 9 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Raemaru Park will host round two of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition this weekend. Arorangi Bears will be going all out tomorrow to secure their first win in the domestic rugby union competition after losing the season opener last weekend.

Rugby league


CHURCHTALK: Wake up call

Friday 9 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Who would have thought we would be here? If you don’t want to be surprised about the unexpected turns in your life, keep a watch out and be prepared, writes Pastor Taiti Toroma of the Seventh Day Adventists Church.

Church Talk


Calls to loosen barriers on expat workers

Friday 9 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

The country has lost about 2000 workers as a result of the pandemic and chief government economist estimates it would take two to three years to regrow the workforce to pre Covid-19 levels.

Economy


Winter blast hits Raro

Thursday 8 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather

Rarotonga received its second highest rainfall on record for June as the island was hammered by wild weather last month.

National


The Maori Vision of Antarctica’s Future

Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth

Maori may have been first to reach Antarctica, in the seventh century. But the past matters less than what lies ahead, Indigenous scholars say. By Sabrina Imbler from the New York Times.

Features


FAST to ask Samoa judges to recognise impromptu swearing in

Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

The FAST Party in Samoa has filed an application with the Supreme Court in Samoa to have it recognise an impromptu swearing-in ceremony of elected members of the new political party.

Regional


PET TALK: Do your part, get your pet desexed

Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Rarotonga’s roaming dogs are much loved by visitors and locals alike, but in their current numbers they’re becoming a nuisance and a hazard. To tackle this problem, Dr Ellen McBryde says we need to take responsibility for our pets and have them de-sexed to help control the island’s out-of-control dog and cat population.

Editorials


Cook Islands edged by Tasman Mako in Rugby World Cup qualification warmup

Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

The visiting Cook Islands squad couldn’t capitalise on a first half lead during their world cup qualification warmup against Tasman Mako on Tuesday.

Rugby Union


Tourists pick up tab after skipped payment

Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Trader Jacks staff could have cause to celebrate after Kiwi tourists covered an unpaid bill left by another group of travellers who skipped payment and did a runner.

Local


Epetoma No Te Reo Maori is Maori Language week

Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

As the Cook Islands marks Maori Language Week, one government official has said that official use of the language is on the rise.

Education


Covid-19: Six more dead, 636 new cases in Fiji

Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji has reported 636 cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours - a record number of daily infections.

Fiji


CISNOC promotes healthy lifestyle

Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) hosted the MINIstry Games at the Avatiu Field on Thursday last week, where an excellent display of sportsmanship, friendship and Olympism was shown.

Other Sports


House of Ariki wants to solve title disputes

Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Traditional and political leaders have expressed their concerns over the ongoing battles between families for Ariki titles that eventually end up in court.

Local


Infrastructure boss sacked

Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Diane Charlie-Puna has been sacked as Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands following an investigation by the Office of the Public Service Commissioner and Cook Islands Police.

Local


Japan PM tells Pacific that nuclear wastwater dump is harmless

Monday 5 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Japan's Prime Minister has told Pacific Islands leaders that his country would ensure no harm will come to the environment from dumping treated nuclear waste water into the ocean.

Pacific Islands


Panthers win season opener

Monday 5 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers made a winning start while Takitumu failed to turn up for the opening round of the Rarotonga Club 15s competition.

Rugby Union


OPINION: Agriculture needs creative thinkers and action makers

Monday 5 July 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Living in Rarotonga in year-round temperate climate, surrounded by fertile soil, and empty growing lands, it astounds me and tourists how often and how long we go without certain foods when we have so much abundance to produce at our fingertips, writes Ruta Mave.

Editorials


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