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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.
Hope, faith and love unite Muri Night Market’s vendors
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local
The Muri Night Market has been revived this week following a long break. Those behind the operation say there is hope, faith and love as they look to the future.
NZ supports rugby programmes
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) received new rugby equipment from the New Zealand government and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Aid and Trade to help them further their development programmes to schools around Rarotonga as well as the Pa Enua.
Driver involved in power pole crash fined $3k for damage
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
The drink driver of a vehicle involved in a crash which wrecked a power pole earlier this month has been told to pay $3000 for the damage.
Selling Cook Islands to Kiwis
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
More than 40 Cook Islands tourism operators have signed up to display their products at a trade expo in Auckland next month.
Wesley Roberts breaks national record, heads to Olympics
Wednesday 16 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Cook Islands swimmer Wesley Roberts has broken a national record and qualified for the Tokyo Olympics.
Bad start to holiday
Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A visitor to Rarotonga is missing a passport and other valuables following an incident at the airport last week.
Only a matter of time before full vaccination required to travel, health secretary says
Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
“Read the writing on the wall,” says the Cook Islands Secretary of Health, cautioning people if they don’t get vaccinated against Covid-19 they probably won’t be able to travel overseas.
Moeroa returns to rugby league
Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League has welcomed Tepai Moeroa’s return to rugby league after a stint with rugby union.
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