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Stranded residents staying well, staying positive
Thursday 2 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Over 300 Cook Islanders are looking to return home, among them is the Cook Islands under 13 badminton squad.
Coronavirus continues to disrupt shipping routes
Thursday 2 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga has been short on rice in recent weeks as a result of changes in shipping routes due to ongoing Covid-19 challenges in Fiji.
Hundreds of youth athletes expected at championships
Wednesday 1 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The National Youth Athletics Championships organised by Athletics Cook Islands is fast approaching. Alana Musselle reports.
PETTALK: No Bones About It
Wednesday 1 September 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk
Broken bones are an unfortunate consequence of a free-roaming dog population. But not all breaks are equal. There are many factors that affect bone healing, which can mean our treatment options are sometimes limited. Dr Ellen McBryde explains.
LETTER: ‘Legislation has improved’
Wednesday 1 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letters for September 1, 2021
Audit investigation drags on
Wednesday 1 September 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
An investigation by a financial watchdog looking into an upstart Rarotonga company currently carrying out a multimillion dollar project in the northern group island of Penrhyn has been ongoing for 12 months and continues with no end in sight.
Unvaccinated guests now unwelcome at Rarotongan
Wednesday 1 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
One of the Cook Islands’ largest resorts, The Rarotongan will now only accept fully vaccinated guests, says its managing director Tata Crocombe.
‘Communication breakdown’ causes bridge project hiccup
Wednesday 1 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands has received approval on a special Environment Impact Assessment for part of the Empire Bridge following a premature start to the project.
Fiji Law Society condemns arrests
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The Fiji Law Society says people cannot be arrested and detained just because of their dissenting opinions.
Basketball gains momentum
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports
The third week of the Avaiki Basketball Tournament saw players continuing to find their tune in terms of skills, with some definite improvement from the first two weeks being shown on the court.
Ministry of Education and teachers reach resolution in pay parity dispute
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National
Following a series of collaborative discussions and meetings, the Ministry of Education and Tereora College have reached an amicable agreement on a position that addresses pay parity of the collective teaching workforce across all schools.
Private sector renews push for long-term visitor stays
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The current border closure has business leaders once again calling on Government to consider longer term visitor stays to cushion the industry during downturns and reduce the stress on Rarotonga’s infrastructure.
256 ‘stranded’ residents to remain in New Zealand
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islanders stranded in New Zealand must remain there for now, Prime Minister Mark Brown said yesterday. The restriction on inward travels from New Zealand has been extended until at least September 13.
Domestic travel reinstated between Rarotonga and the Pa Enua
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
People wishing to travel to the Pa Enua are now free to do so after Cook Islands government eased restrictions on domestic travel and gatherings.
Panthers to face Bears in final
Monday 30 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will host Arorangi Bears in the Senior A final this Saturday at Victoria Park.
OPINION: Everybody, somebody, anybody and nobody
Monday 30 August 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
How many times do we have to say to the Government to diversify, create, find, discover, fund other ways to provide us with another reliable source of income, writes Ruta Mave.
Local forum discusses Pa Enua challenges
Monday 30 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Pa Enua delegation who arrived to Rarotonga earlier this month for the Pa Enua Governance Forum, have been unable to return to their islands due to the shutdown of domestic borders in line with the country’s Alert Level 2 travel restrictions.
Cabinet to decide today on alert level change
Monday 30 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands Cabinet will decide on Monday whether to extend or ease the current Alert Level 2, which has halted inbound passenger flights for two weeks so far.
Resting in sunlit seas
Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Memory Lane
Olly Silk sailed into Rarotonga in 1959 and 62 years later she was returned to the deep big blue, with her burial at sea on Wednesday.
OPINION: Underwater wizardry from Rakahanga
Saturday 28 August 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
A special part of the recent Northern group vaka tour was being able to experience the local foods, traditions and even some examples of local fishing practices carried out on each of the islands, writes Alanna Smith of Te Ipukarea Society.
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