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Exciting year ahead for schools

Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education, National

The past couple of weeks have been abuzz with families eagerly preparing for the new school year with enthusiastic learners and teachers heading back to school on Rarotonga and the Pa Enua on Monday.

Education

Nom de plumes letters policy reinstated

Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands News is re-opening its editorial columns to letters to the editor by writers using nom de plumes as opposed to their real names.

Local

Government responds to latest community Covid case in NZ

Monday 25 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Following a confirmed community Covid-19 case in Northland New Zealand, Te Marae Ora is keeping in daily contact with the New Zealand Ministry of Health and will implement further measures as required if the situation changes.

Health

Humble hero saves kids at Trader Jack’s

Monday 25 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National

Three young people who got into trouble in the water at Trader Jack’s on Saturday, have a locally trained lifeguard to thank for saving their lives.

Local

Support for farmers priority for Agriculture Ministry

Monday 25 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Ministry of Agriculture says they are in a good position to continue to actively support farmers this year in a number of areas.

Economy


Passengers told to wear masks

Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy, National

As 41 people arrived back on Rarotonga on Friday, another 125 Cook Islanders head back to New Zealand this afternoon.

Economy

Secure it or lose it, police warn even after drop in thefts

Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

Among the declining crime statistics of unlawful activity being reported to the Cook Islands Police Service, incidents of theft have been steadily dropping each year, for more than 10 years.

Crime


Celebrating Australia Day ‘Kuki style’

Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

A group of Cook Islanders who have previously resided in Australia for an extended period will be hosting a special event for Australia’s High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Dr Christopher Watkins on Australia Day.

Local


Water galleries installed in Penrhyn

Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands

Government has completed the installation of water galleries in the villages of Omoka and Tetautua to help alleviate ongoing water issues in Penrhyn.

National


Kata: Google threatens to withdraw from Oz

Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata

Stolen firearm probe ongoing

Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

A week after an alleged fire arm theft incident, police yesterday said the case is still pending. The firearm is alleged to have been taken from an unsecured location.

Crime

Feeling hot, hot, HOT!

Friday 22 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National

For those heading to watch the action at the Cook Islands Beach Games 2021 at Nikao Social Centre, an essential item to take may be an umbrella, not because it’s raining but because the sun is scorching!

Local

Local Covid tracing app to be ‘similar’ to NZ

Friday 22 January 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National

Government says an additional application to enhance the country’s Covid-19 contact tracing system will be implemented by the end of March.

Health


Luxury cruise ship promotes Cooks trip

Friday 22 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Paul Gauguin Cruises are advertising Cook Islands as one of the destinations in its 2021 itinerary, but there's no imminent change to the temporary ban on cruise ships, officials say.

Economy


Government grants provide ‘lifeline’ for businesses suffering from Covid-19

Thursday 21 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

The latest government cash grants are seen as vital for long-suffering businesses waiting for a travel bubble to be formed with New Zealand in the first quarter of 2021, but any delay in two-way travel would likely force government to ask Parliament for more cash.

Economy

Quarantine free travel at last

Thursday 21 January 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

The Rarotonga International Airport witnessed a glimpse of pre-Covid-19 activity early yesterday as 115 passengers boarded the first quarantine free flight to New Zealand.

Local

Battle brews over one-way travel bubble arrangement

Wednesday 20 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has come out swinging over what he says are misleading comments from Opposition leader Tina Pupuke Browne reported in Monday’s Cook Islands News

Health

Rapid Covid testing ‘by end of Feb’

Wednesday 20 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

The establishment of rapid Covid-19 testing, seen as a vital requirement for any potential easing of travel restrictions, will not be ready until the end of February, the health ministry says.

Health


100 headed for New Zealand on first quarantine-free flight

Tuesday 19 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National

Air New Zealand is expecting a sharp increase in the number of bookings between Auckland and Rarotonga following the announcement of quarantine-free travel into New Zealand. By Katrina Lintonbon.

Local


Plea for fisherman to watch out for turtles

Tuesday 19 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Turtle Conservation Society (Te Ara O Te Onu) is calling on local fishermen to check their net at least every four hours when they are out fishing.

Local

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