Headlines
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.
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.
Kata: Google threatens to withdraw from Oz
Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Daily flights to Raro from March 28
Tuesday 19 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
Air New Zealand will be operating daily return flights to Rarotonga from March 28 in anticipation of the two-way travel bubble between Cook Islands and New Zealand.
Opposition calls on Government to Boost Covid-19 tracing ability
Monday 18 January 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
The Opposition Democratic Party has welcomed quarantine free travel into New Zealand but is calling on government not to rush into two-way travel bubble.
Rare bluefin tuna caught by Pukapuka fishermen
Monday 18 January 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands
The two fishermen could not believe their luck when they landed rare bluefin tuna near the northern group island over the weekend.
Concern over ‘added flexibility’ to travel bubble with NZ
Monday 18 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Democratic Party leader Tina Browne is calling for diligence regarding the one-way quarantine free travel bubble with New Zealand.
Beneath the surface, you’re beautiful
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
The owner of a local dive shop has spotted new coral growth off the coast near Nikao, which he believes indicates progress in rehabilitating Rarotonga's lagoon and coastal environment.
Prospects for seabed exploration move forward in Cooks
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
As the government's exploration application process moves forward, a local environmental NGO is recommending only a “very small area” be given out at first for seabed mining exploration in order to determine potential impacts.
Superfund role aims for growth
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund is aiming to bolster its investment strategy capabilities with a new hire that has recently joined its management team.
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