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Rupe risk it for the biscuit

Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, Opinion

Native to the Cook Islands and across the Pacific, the Rupe is found on most southern group islands including Palmerston, and Pukapuka and Manihiki in the north.

Environment

LETTER: Govt ‘only allowing exploration’

Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The recent IUCN call for a moratorium on seabed minerals activities (SBM) highlights the shared concerns of the Government and civil society organisations such as IUCN and Te Ipukarea Society:

Letters to the Editor


Cleaning up the world, one island at a time

Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National

Helping hands all over Rarotonga gathered together yesterday to give the island a tidying up and participate in the global Clean Up the World Day.

Environment


THOMAS TARURONGO WYNNE: Years to build, seconds to break, a lifetime to repair

Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Opinion

Be it Covid-19 or the need to vaccinate, or the exploration of our seabed and the minerals on its floor as announced by the government this week – it’s not a question of good science or quality research, this is instead a question of trust.

Opinion

CIFA president wants to ‘work for the betterment of football’

Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Football, Sports

The new president of the national football body wants to move forward and work with FIFA and Oceania Football Confederation for the betterment of football.

Football


Turangi facing tough challenge in cricket

Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports

Newbies K-11 will take on Turangi in the feature match of round two in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition this weekend.

Cricket


Runway repairs restart following multiple delays

Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Runway repair work at Rarotonga International Airport has picked up again following multiple delays.

Economy


Will Cook Islands have to learn to live with Covid-19?

Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, Health, National

Countries around the world are ditching lockdowns and slowly opening borders. Life in the United Kingdom has minimal restrictions, Australia has a plan to get life normal-ish again and even New Zealand has indicated slowly opening up to the world in the first quarter of 2022. So does the Cook Islands also need to learn to live with the virus or could we forever keep our zero tolerance approach?

Economy


Salt in their blood - The story of early Cook Islanders at sea

Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Memory Lane

Cook Islands sailors were highly respected for their seafaring skills. As competitors in Australian surf boat carnivals, they were unbeatable.

Features


Make Covid-19 testing mandatory, businessman says

Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in

A prominent local businessman is calling on the government to implement mandatory testing of visitors when current border restrictions are lifted and Kiwi visitors return to the country.


Top of the table clash in football

Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Maraerenga will take on arch-rivals Nikao Sokattak in round five of the Tower Insurance men’s competition today at Nikao Field.

Football

Punanga Nui Market will open today with one major change

Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

A new Ministerial Order now makes it compulsory to either tag-in with a CookSafe QR card at one of the tag-in stations provided or complete a manual registration form.

Local


Pasifika vaccination rates prove value of grassroots leadership - doctor

Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

Pacific health experts are rejoicing over strong Pasifika vaccination rates - all thanks to community driven initiatives.

New Zealand


LETTERS: Vaccinated tourists ‘safe option’

Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Friday September 17, 2021

Letters to the Editor


Participants urged to register for annual race

Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

There is still time to get yourself to the events leading up to the 44th Round Rarotonga Road Race.

Other Sports


Parker elected CIFA president

Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

Allen Parker is the new president of the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA).

Football


Bail denied again for rape accused

Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

A man accused of rape and other indecent behaviour relating to girls aged 10 and under has been denied bail for the second time in two weeks after two further complainants, both aged under 10, come forward.

Crime


Titikaveka set to battle Avatiu

Thursday 16 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Titikaveka and Avatiu will be battling for much needed points in the Islander Senior Women’s match at CIFA Complex in Matavera this afternoon.

Football


CIFA to elect new boss at extraordinary AGM

Thursday 16 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

Cook Islands Football Association will tonight hold an Extraordinary Annual General Meeting to elect its new president.

Football


Border closure leaves vendors with piles of produce

Thursday 16 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, Local, National

Scenes from the quiet streets of Rarotonga as borders remain closed.

Economy


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