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Water quality survey raises concern over stream health

Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National

A report into Rarotonga and Aitutaki’s water quality shows good results for lagoons, but some concern for streams.

Family house gutted in blaze

Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National

A family home was gutted and cars were destroyed in a fire just behind the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management in Avarua yesterday.

Kata: Price increase

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Avatiu to battle giants Nikao in midweek football clashes

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Another football week, another round of exciting games. In the mid-week fixtures this week, Avatiu FC will take on Nikao Sokattak FC at Nikao home grounds.

Apii Avarua retains Prince of Wales Championships

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Sports

Apii Avarua defended the CITC Prince of Wales Primary School Athletics Championships with St Joseph’s School finishing in second place and Nikao coming in third.

LETTERS: Award winning town plan

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Fabulous looking design – on paper – and clearly designed by people who sit in a lovely office behind computers somewhere remote, but who have absolutely no idea about the impact of the wind and waves when Mother Nature decides to get ferocious especially on that Northern coastline (‘20+ years timeframe’ for award winning […]

Cook Islands drops all Covid travel restrictions

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National

The Cook Islands is now in a post-pandemic state of affairs, thanks to its relaxation of travel requirements according to the Prime Minister Mark Brown.

MFEM urges companies to be ‘transparent’ with surcharges

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

As cost of living issues rise, the Ministry for Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) is urging companies to be transparent in their implementation of surcharges.

Public holiday announced for Queen’s Memorial Service on Sept 30

Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National

Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday announced that the Cook Islands will mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with a National Memorial Service and one-off public holiday on Friday, September 30. The holiday coincides with the opening of the Cook Islands Games to be held later on the day.

Iro named NSW Cup Player of the Year

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands rep Kayal Iro capped off a breakthrough season with the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Player of the Year award over the weekend.

Cooks score historic win

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands claimed a historic OFC U-19 Championship win over American Samoa in their final pool match in Tahiti yesterday.

Electricity bills to rise

Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Electricity bills are set to increase significantly in Aitutaki and Rarotonga next month as high fuel prices force power entities to pass the price onto consumers.

Kata: Avarua town plan

Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cooks make impressive comeback

Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports

Cook Islands has made a sensational comeback in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier with their second win yesterday.

Cook Islands out to break winless run in OFC U19 Championship

Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands lost their second OFC U19 Championship 2022 match in Tahiti after going down to Solomon Islands 0-3 on Sunday.

Arthritis in dogs and cats: Recognising signs and symptoms

Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

Dogs and cats rely on us noticing their pain, if we are going to help it, writes Dr Michael Baer, Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.

‘20+ years timeframe’ for award winning town plan

Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

An award-winning plan for the development of Avarua is not a project with a single cost, and has a view to the next 20 years of development in the town.

Pawpaw export plan

Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Local pawpaw growers are planning to supply New Zealand market with their produce in less than 12 months and it’s just the beginning, says one of the export organisers.

Tupapa overcome Avatiu

Monday 12 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga won the clash of the week in the 2022 Rarotonga football season against Avatiu on Saturday.

Kata: Seabed mining

Monday 12 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion