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Level 4 Lockdown blessing for some, curse for others

Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

With empty campuses, online lectures, and confinement to their flats or halls, young Cook Islanders studying in NZ are greeting the lockdown with a range of mixed emotions and reactions.

Tourism industry preparing for ‘massive impact’

Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Suspension of incoming flights from New Zealand will have a “massive impact” on tourism, authorities say.

Businesses brace as the nation adapts to Level 2

Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National

News of Alert Level 4 lockdown in New Zealand sent a ripple effect through Rarotonga businesses - who are just beginning to get back on their feet. Once again they have to adjust and make changes.

Border restrictions remain unchanged despite new Covid-19 cases

Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

As of Wednesday morning, Cook Islands officials have not extended the temporary halt on inbound travel, despite new Covid-19 cases in New Zealand and the expectation of many more.

Cook Islands responds as Covid-19 outbreak in NZ grows

Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Passengers who arrived in Rarotonga after August 11 queued on Tuesday to get tested at Constitution Park for Covid-19 - as the Ministry of Health try to test 1500 people in 72 hours.

Covid-19 Fiji: 310 people fined for breach of restrictions, 590 new cases, 11 deaths confirmed

Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji has reported 590 new cases of Covid-19 for the last 24 hours to 8am yesterday as police issued more than 300 public health infringement notices.

Badminton youngsters take on New Zealand

Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in

Badminton Cook Islands is pleased to send a U13 squad on their first competition trip to New Zealand where they will get the opportunity to put all their hard work to use against some of NZ’s top players in the grade.

KATA: Samoa's version of Donald Trump

Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: Education system – the proof is in the pudding

Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Something is not right with our education system and the teachers are fed up and have had enough, writes Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party of the Cook Islands.

Recovery on ‘relatively firm ground’, ANZ economist says

Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Strong visitor arrival numbers posted since May’s ‘bubble’ opening with New Zealand along with little choice in destinations for Kiwi travellers is putting the Cook Islands on a path towards economic recovery, ANZ bank economists say.

Bold opening speeches get 50th Session of Are Ariki underway

Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in

The time is right for the country to appoint an Ariki (traditional king/queen) as Cook Islands’ Head of State, expressed Bishop Tutai Pere in his speech at the official opening of the 50th session of the Are Ariki (House of Ariki) yesterday.

SPCA gets timely donation

Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Sister and brother, Sienna Spackman, 11, and Harry Spackman, 7, raised $580 for Rarotonga’s SPCA with money donated by New Zealand friends and family.

Covid-19 Alert Level 2 - What you need to know

Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

The Cook Islands has shifted into Covid-19 Alert Level 2. Here is what you need to know.

Vaimaanga house destroyed in blaze

Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National

A blaze which completely destroyed a house in Vaimaanga early yesterday has not been ruled out as suspicious.

Samoa HRPP party loses more seats in election petitions

Monday 16 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

Samoa's recently deposed ruling party, the Human Rights Protection Party has lost two more parliament seats in election petitions.

Bears end Panthers’ unbeaten run

Monday 16 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Table toppers Tupapa Panthers suffered their first loss in the 2021 Rarotonga Club 15s competition against Arorangi Bears on Saturday.

LETTERS: ‘One cannot abolish what does not exist’

Monday 16 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for Monday August 16, 2021

OPINION: Pay teachers well before they leave

Monday 16 August 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Our long serving and long suffering teachers held the helm during the Covid disruptions last year, when times and circumstances added more strain for them to get our children through their necessary curriculum for their NCEA exams, writes Ruta Mave.