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Koutu Nui opposing Are Ariki’s proposed changes
Monday 16 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A group of traditional sub-chiefs have strongly opposed Are Ariki’s (House of Ariki) proposed changes to law involving Ariki title challenges in court and the abolition of Koutu Nui.
Kayakers warned over heading beyond the reef
Monday 16 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Court briefs for the week of August 13, 2021
Health ministry declares dengue outbreak over
Monday 16 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
After hundreds of infections and over six months of fighting the mosquito-borne illness, the dengue outbreak in the Cook Islands has been declared officially over by local health authorities.
Economist optimistic for recovery from Covid-19
Monday 16 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Higher than expected visitor numbers since the opening of the border with New Zealand have a government economist optimistic for recovery from the Covid-19 economic downturn.
Travel restricted from Fiji to NZ
Saturday 14 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Travel is restricted to New Zealand from Fiji this weekend as officials report more than 24,000 active cases of Covid-19 and at least 330 deaths since the outbreak began in April.
Olympians give winners’ posters a special treat
Saturday 14 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The six athletes who represented the Cook Islands at Tokyo 2020 each posed with hand-drawn posters at Olympic venues to give the winners of a National Olympic Committee competition a unique prize.
'The ocean and I' - Vaka crew reflect on voyage to the North
Saturday 14 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend
Surviving squalls of concentrated rain and big gusts of wind, rookie crew members of Vaka Marumaru Atua are looking forward to their next voyage to learn more about the ocean around them. By Caleb Fotheringham.
OPINION: Our children deserve better
Saturday 14 August 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
We are asking our teachers to give from the very little they have left, and simply, they deserve better wages and working conditions because our children deserve better, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
OPINION: Pukapukans live with nature, not against it
Saturday 14 August 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Pukapuka is certainly one of the islands that has maintained respect for the traditional ra’ui system, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
LETTERS: All eyes on police chief
Saturday 14 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letters for Saturday August 14, 2021
Minister's chief executive seeks partial driving licence
Saturday 14 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
There was debate as a letter from Cabinet Minister George “Maggie” Angene supporting a man seeking an application for partial removal of disqualification of his driver licence was presented at the Criminal Court.
Covid-19 fallout slices $200k off Constitution Week budget
Saturday 14 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Culture, National
Covid-19 has had a significant financial impact on Te Maeva Nui celebrations held last week in Rarotonga.
Government unveils $685 million infrastructure plan
Saturday 14 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
More than 100 infrastructure projects with a combined value of $685 million have been tabled in the nation’s updated National Infrastructure Investment Plan.
What to know about breakthrough infections and the Delta variant
Friday 13 August 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth
Scientific understanding of the coronavirus variant is changing quickly. Here’s a recap of the most important findings. By Apoorva Mandavilli from the New York Times.
NZ reiterates support for Samoa's Fiame, as Tuilaepa grumbles
Friday 13 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
The New Zealand Government says it has full confidence Samoa's new government and its judiciary will continue to act with integrity.
Sailors set for Raro Sunburst Champs
Friday 13 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Rarotonga Sailing Club (RSC) Sunburst Championships will be held tomorrow at Muri Beach lagoon, adjacent to the club premises.
LETTERS: Penrhyn’s missing money matter swept under the rug?
Friday 13 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letters for August 13, 2021
Wet weather to continue through the weekend as Met Service issues flood warning
Friday 13 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Weather
An estimated 100 millimetres of rain was expected to fall on Rarotonga as wild, wet and windy weather resulted in a local flood warning and forced both Air New Zealand flights to be diverted back to New Zealand.
Covid-19: too early to celebrate reduction in cases - Fiji govt
Thursday 12 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A drop in daily Covid-19 cases in Fiji should not be interpreted as a true reduction of infections, and could be due to changes in testing, the government said.
Focus shifts on athletics
Thursday 12 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports
A programme focused on introducing age related skill activities to nudge young ones in the right direction to develop future athletic skills will take place with the beginning of the new school term this week.
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