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Climate change encouraged discovery of Southern Cooks earlier than first thought
Tuesday 27 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
A new study on Atiu has found evidence of exploratory voyages to the Southern Cook Islands up to three hundred years earlier than previously thought and well before first settlement. The research has been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA and is summarised here for Cook Islands News by lead scientist, Professor David Sear.
96 per cent fully jabbed
Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The rollout for the first dose of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine is complete and the second dose is nearing completion.
History made as Atiu invests Ngamaru Ariki and Rongomatane Ariki
Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, In Depth
Hundreds of people descended onto the island of Atiu to witness the historic akamarokura’anga (investiture) of Ngamaru Ariki and Rongomatane Ariki conducted three days apart. By Melina Etches.
Cook Islands Olympic Team in Good Spirits
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Cook Islands Tokyo 2020 Olympic aquatic athletes Wesley Roberts and Kirsten Fisher-Marsters have the honour of carrying the nation’s flag at the opening ceremony in Japan, which is scheduled to get underway Thursday.
Challenge not for faint-hearted
Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The biggest mental and physical challenge Rarotonga has ever seen will take place in the form of the first ever Ariki Adventures Challenge this Saturday.
Reaching herd immunity ‘is no guarantee’
Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
New variants of the Covid-19 virus will make it hard for countries like Cook Islands to achieve herd immunity, says a leading Pacific health expert.
Rongomatane Ariki crowned in a peaceful ceremony
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
A crowd of 500 witnessed the akamarokura’anga (investiture) of Nicholas Paenui Te-iti Nicholls as the new Rongomatane Ariki of Atiu.
Pushing your limits in paradise
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Riding on the success of last year’s Cook Islands Games, Aitutaki-based Dani Adendorff recognises the potential to maintain that momentum and extend the reach of the growing weightlifting fitness revolution to the Pa Enua. By Melina Etches.
Visitor numbers exceed initial predictions
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Tourism figures have received another boost as the industry regains momentum with the arrival of Kiwi holidaymakers in growing numbers. Al Williams reports.
LETTER: Worship of money impacts all human societies
Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letters for July 14, 2021
Government preparing response to ‘RSV’ virus affecting Kiwi kids
Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
As government prepares its response to a respiratory virus that’s putting Kiwi children at risk, questions have been raised after a Health Ministry social media post related to the outbreak was deleted when a senior official said he was not consulted on the matter.
Team Cook Islands unfazed by growing Covid cases in Japan
Tuesday 13 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Rarotonga-based members of Team Cook Islands to Tokyo Olympic Games are looking forward to the event despite concerns over increasing number of Covid-19 infections in Japan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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