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Cooks ‘global rights leader’
Monday 5 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
A New Zealand-based human rights initiative has found the Cook Islands to be leading the world in a range of civil and political rights, however the rights of the disabled and journalists were found to be endangered.
Reigning champs face tough start to 2021 union season
Thursday 1 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The 2021 rugby union season will kick off this Saturday at Victoria Park with food, drinks and a full on day of rugby for all to enjoy.
Deep sea mining by 2023 gets green light in Pacific
Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Nauru, Regional
Deep sea mining has got a green light to begin in the Pacific by 2023 after Nauru triggered a rule at the International Seabed Authority.
Covid legislation targeting misinformation extended
Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The Covid-19 Amendment Act, designed to protect the country against the virus through border restrictions and combatting misinformation, was extended for another six months during Parliament last week.
Nauru urged to reverse deep sea mining push
Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Nauru, Regional
Nauru's government is being urged to halt its reported push to allow deep sea mining in international waters by 2024.
Hacking of trees senseless, says MP
Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
A hoard of trees around Rarotonga, removed carelessly in the past weeks has sparked anger and concern by many individuals around the island including some Members of Parliament.
Mataiti joins Global Congress Network board
Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Mataiti Mataiti recently took on the role as an executive committee member of the Global Congress Network who advocate, assist and support people in the urban and rural areas.
‘Better safe than sorry’
Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Passengers on the Air New Zealand aircraft that aborted its landing on Friday due to high winds remain upbeat about their Cook Islands holiday.
Riding on the tourism wave – new businesses thrive in local market
Saturday 26 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Food
The return of tourism has rejuvenated the island’s night markets.
OPINION: We’re worrying about dogs, trees and pareu wear?
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
In a time when the world is fighting a global pandemic, the real world dilemma questions in Raro are cutting down trees, and too many dogs, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Wind forces flight back to NZ
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga continued to get battered by high winds on Friday, forcing an Air New Zealand aircraft to make a dramatic aborted landing. The incident follows rough weather throughout the month that has kept emergency services busy with toppled trees, power poles and blocked roads. By Emmanuel Samoglou and Al Williams
TMO takes action after Wellington Covid-19 scare
Thursday 24 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Health ministry staff carried out a flash contact tracing and testing drive beginning Tuesday night through yesterday following the case of an Australian tourist who visited Wellington and later tested positive for Covid-19.
Bubble remains inflated
Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
In a late night cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Government made the decision to keep quarantine-free travel in place with New Zealand while local officials continue to monitor the situation in Wellington after a Covid-19 positive tourist from Australia visited the NZ capital.
Relying on tourism alone is myopic and shortsighted, Demos say
Tuesday 22 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
When the government talks of a Budget of Revival what actually does it mean? By Leader of the Opposition Tina Pupuke Browne.
Bubble brings nearly 1500 tourists in first two weeks
Tuesday 22 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Tourism, the nation’s leading economic contributor, got off to a humble start last month with 1486 visitors, which on a daily basis breaks down to just under a quarter of arrival figures seen during May 2019 – the last non-pandemic year.
LETTER: ‘Weather forecasting is difficult’
Monday 21 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letters for June 21, 2021
Recognising commitment and dedication to the Cook Islands
Monday 21 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List seeks to honour individuals who are unique and ensure their stories are celebrated.
222 no shows for second Covid-19 jab
Monday 21 June 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
More than 200 Rarotonga residents who received their first dose of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine three weeks ago, did not return for their second jab.
Government on quest to reduce interest rates
Saturday 19 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
A pillar of the Government’s Covid-19 economic recovery plan is to reduce interest rates that have long been a burden to households and businesses. Will the banks be willing to be part of the solution?
A sweet scent of success
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Lafala Turepu set up Turepu Vanilla with an aim to produce a viable export product. Five years on, she says it was an ambitious and difficult goal but one that is not impossible. By Melina Etches.
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