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Tourism can bounce back better, says new regional study

Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The tourism sector in the Pacific including the Cook Islands has been significantly damaged by Covid-19 but there is potential for positive transformation, says the Asian Development Bank’s Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI).

Australia sends more pandemic assistance to PNG

Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

Australia continues to provide medical support to Papua New Guinea for the fight against Covid-19.

KATA: Cannabis plant bust

Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

England confirm semifinal spot and sink Sri Lanka’s hopes

Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Another all-round performance by England against Sri Lanka on day 10 has confirmed their spot in the semifinals of the T20 World Cup whereas Sri Lanka will now need a statistical miracle to progress further.

‘I know he hasn’t broken or breached the MIQ law’

Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The wife of the 35-year-old father of young children who was arrested last week and remanded into Arorangi Prison for 48 hours following incidents in Managed Isolation Quarantine (MIQ) for returning Cook Islanders from New Zealand, has spoken with Cook Islands News.

Turama- All Souls Day - remember and pray for loved ones who have passed on

Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Turama or All Souls Day is the special time of the year when graves in the Cook Islands are decorated with artificial or sweet scented fresh flowers and candles to remember and honour deceased loved ones.

In brief: News from around the Pacific

Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

West Papua churches call for peace amid ongoing violence; Ten more community Covid cases in the CNMI; Don't ignore other health programmes: PNG health official; Court ruling upholds legality of Vanuatu government

KATA: Lonely planet travel award

Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Titikaveka stun hosts Puaikura

Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

They came, they saw, they conquered. Titikaveka added to Puaikura’s miserable season beating the home side 1-0 at Raemaru Park on Saturday.

Christchurch faces uncertain weekend as Covid-19 cases continue

Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

Christchurch residents are on tenterhooks as they head into the weekend with four cases of Covid-19 in the community.

Puaikura to host Titikaveka in football

Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Titikaveka will enter Puaikura’s territory today for their face off in the Tower Insurance Premiership men’s competition. Both teams are at different ends of the table however there is a chance for either team to close the gap to climb the table.

Earthquakes and tsunamis – the Cook Islands experience

Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Memory Lane

What does history tell us about the frequency of earthquakes and tsunami in the Cook Islands?

Deep sea mining concerns: We are not alone

Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion

For those of us from the Cook Islands who are concerned about deep sea mining, it may be reassuring to learn that we are not alone.

Cook Islands the ‘top country to visit in 2022’

Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National

Efforts toward building a sustainable, inclusive, and community-oriented tourism industry in the Cook Islands have been recognised by a leading travel brand.

KATA: Vaccination rates

Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Covid-19: Prepare for potential lockdown, says Tonga's PM

Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

Tonga's Prime Minister is urging people on the main island of Tongatapu to use the weekend to prepare for a potential lockdown next week after the Kingdom's first Covid-19 case was confirmed.

Economic impacts of border closures

Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Friday October 29, 2021

Australia dominate Sri Lanka, QDK apologises!

Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports

Australia cruised past Sri Lanka on day six at the T20 World Cup but the news of the day was the apology by Quinton de Kock to his teammates and fans for not taking the knee in support of the BLM (Black Lives Matter) movement.

Suspended DPM’s corruption related case moves to High Court

Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

Suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former director of the National Environment Service Nga Puna and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna will appear in the High Court today.