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LETTER: Thermal imaging to detect drugs?

Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for June 28, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Hacking of trees senseless, says MP

Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National

A hoard of trees around Rarotonga, removed carelessly in the past weeks has sparked anger and concern by many individuals around the island including some Members of Parliament.

Environment

No waiver or discounts on landing fee, says PM

Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands does not offer waivers or discounts on landing fee for travel out of New Zealand, says Prime Minister Mark Brown, after businessman Mike Pero pulled the plug on Pasifika Air due to ‘lack of government support’.

Economy

Mataiti joins Global Congress Network board

Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Mataiti Mataiti recently took on the role as an executive committee member of the Global Congress Network who advocate, assist and support people in the urban and rural areas.

Local

The island’s first mud run

Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands first official mud run, Toa Extreme saw both children and adults covered in mud head to toe at the finish line on Saturday.

Local

‘Better safe than sorry’

Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

Passengers on the Air New Zealand aircraft that aborted its landing on Friday due to high winds remain upbeat about their Cook Islands holiday.

Local

Riding on the tourism wave – new businesses thrive in local market

Saturday 26 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Food

The return of tourism has rejuvenated the island’s night markets.

Features

Alleged drink driver fails to appear in court

Saturday 26 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National

An alleged drink driver who is facing a charge of refusing an evidential breath alcohol test (EBA) is wanted by authorities after failing to make an appearance in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday.

Crime

$300m ‘Budget of Revival’ approved by Parliament

Saturday 26 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The Appropriation Bill (Budget) is now waiting to become law after passing its third reading in Parliament on Thursday night.

Economy

New Zealand Red Cross lends a helping hand

Saturday 26 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Red Cross (CIRC) was glad to have two new delegates from New Zealand join them to train and support local capacity in disaster management and first aid.

Local

Ngatoe intake on uninvestigated land

Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Ngatoe water treatment plant in Rutaki is unique as it’s the only one of the 10 intakes on Rarotonga that is developed on uninvestigated (customary) land.

Local

‘I’m coming home’: Johnson returning to Warriors

Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Shaun Johnson is set to finish his career with the club he never wanted to leave after taking just 24 hours to accept a sudden offer to return to the Warriors.

Rugby league

Bubble tea craze hits Raro

Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

When Boba Inu, a funky bubble tea café, first opened its doors earlier this month, a swarm of people crowded the premises at Taputapuatea.

Local

Let’s get it on 80s style

Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, Features

Big hair, ripped jeans and fluoros are back as Rarotonga braces itself for some 80s nostalgia.

Entertainment

Colourful end to an eventful month

Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Pupils at Takitumu School celebrated the last Friday of the month by lighting up their school with bright and colorful ‘Kia Orana wear’.

Local

Returning home to serve her people

Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

In the Cook Islands, the continuing battle between families for a suitable candidate to succeed an Ariki title is an ongoing issue that can shred families apart for generations.

Features

OPINION: We’re worrying about dogs, trees and pareu wear?

Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

In a time when the world is fighting a global pandemic, the real world dilemma questions in Raro are cutting down trees, and too many dogs, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.