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Lifeline for the economy

Monday 1 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy

Government’s Economic Response Plan (ERP) is a lifeline for the economy, says the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) economic analyst Dr. Willem Ysbrand Borren.

Cooks border closed to incoming passengers

Monday 1 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands government has reinstated the temporary closure of the air border until midnight Tuesday after new Covid-19 community cases in Auckland.

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.

Social squash is for everyone

Friday 26 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports

Social nights, junior development, regular club tournaments – it’s all happening at the Cook Islands squash courts.

Covid-19 vaccine to be ‘voluntary’

Friday 26 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health

The country’s top health official has confirmed the Covid-19 vaccine, when it becomes available, will be given out on a voluntary basis.

Frontline staff will be first in line for Covid-19 vaccine

Thursday 25 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National

As New Zealand continues to carry on with its Covid-19 immunisation programme, details are beginning to emerge on how the vaccine rollout will look like here in the Cook Islands.

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.