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Renewed call to curb plastic pollution in oceans

Tuesday 29 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Waterwoman and renowned photographer Charlotte Piho has made renewed calls to end ocean plastic waste after a turtle found to have ingested a plastic bag was found dead on a Rarotonga beach last week.

Local

One way Cooks-NZ bubble likely in January, government spokesperson says

Saturday 26 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy, National

The arrangement will allow Cook Islanders travelling from Rarotonga to Auckland to not have to undergo 14-days of mandatory quarantine at a managed isolation facility.

Economy


Hope for elderly care centre

Saturday 26 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Community members have come forward to answer the call to help Are Pa Metua, an elderly care centre in Rarotonga.

Local


Christmas stock arrives in time

Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Cargo vessel Liloa II arrived in Rarotonga this week, bringing joy to businesses and customers who were worried about meat and other supplies being in short supply for the Christmas weekend.

Local


Cut-throat discounting among tourism operators discouraged

Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

Tourism operators are being advised not to compete against each other if an expected travel bubble with New Zealand comes to fruition in the first quarter of 2021.

Local


Bringing smiles to the less fortunate during the holiday season

Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Movember Cook Islands used the funds raised through various activities it ran last month to buy some essential equipment for Rarotonga’s Creative Centre.

Local


Economic update spells gloomy days

Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Estimated economic output for the 2020/2021 financial year has been revised downward as the global Covid-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on the nation’s tourism-dependent economy.

Economy


Water intakes at critical level as dry spell continues

Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather

Rarotonga's water Authority, To Tatou Vai, warns people may end up paying for water to be trucked in if the dry spell continues.

National


Tuna fishery protections in place for 2021

Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands along with other Pacific Island countries have reached an agreement with distant water fishing nations to secure crucial protection measures for the coming year.

Economy


Covid and tourism in the Pacific

Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

Reflecting on a difficult year, Tourism CEO Halatoa Fua says it was fortunate that in the last 10 years the Cook Islands tourism industry had a major boom and was able to establish a reserve fund to cushion the blow from Covid-19.

Economy


Birthday dreams come true for Rarotongan youngster

Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

This month young Maiata MacLean-McMahon was given a birthday surprise like no other.

Local


Tide prediction calendar for 2021 released

Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

Cook Islands has received its 2021 tide prediction calendar.

National


Employment survey to inform policy making

Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

In light of Covid-19, the Cook Islands Labour Force Survey 2019 results serve as important baseline data, informing policy-making in post-Covid-19 socio-economic recovery.

Local


Shipping delays impact supermarket supplies

Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Despite cargo vessel delays, supermarkets say they will make sure their valued customers have all the supplies needed to celebrate Christmas.

Local


Probation for punching 17-year-old

Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Matauti-O-Teaio Taoro (Bruno) is to serve 18-months in probation after being convicted for assault with intent to rob.

Crime

Vodafone explains outage

Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

A total power disruption at the main offices of Vodafone Cook Islands in Avarua caused the nationwide telecommunication services outage on Thursday, the company says.

Local


‘World’s best hope’ 2021

Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National

The Cook Islands Government is urging the community to adhere to hygiene and other precautionary measures until a Covid-19 vaccine is made available next year.

Health


Man injured in workplace accident

Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

An investigation is underway to determine the facts surrounding an incident that left a truck driver seriously injured.

Local


‘Akamaroiroi – be strong, take courage’

Friday 18 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Messages of love and support are flowing from Cook Islands to the people of Fiji after Tropical Cyclone Yasa pummelled the Pacific island nation.

Local


Showing love at Christmas time

Friday 18 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National

Despite receiving negative comments, Movember group members drive initiative to bring Christmas joy to inmates at Arorangi Prison.

Local


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