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$30m from NZ government for recovery

Wednesday 16 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

As MP’s gathered in Parliament to debate spending plans for the upcoming fiscal year, Government revealed details of a $30 million grant from New Zealand to help cover an estimated $80 million deficit.

Smiles All Around at Ability Olympic Games

Wednesday 16 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

The National Stadium field was alive with colour and smiles at the first “Ability” Olympics on Tuesday.

KATA: Tourism numbers on the rise

Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTER: Defending clients against sexual offences

Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"Trials are robust affairs where the truth is the ultimate price," writes defence laywer Norman George, in response to criticism of the justice system's handling of alleged sexual offences by a CI News columnist.

OPINION: Diversification of the economy ‘is a long-term goal’, PM says

Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

With Air New Zealand operating six flights a week as of this weekend and up to 11 flights a week currently scheduled as of July, our tourist numbers will only grow, bringing in much-needed dollars to stimulate our national economy for the benefit of all our people, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Disinfecting water next step: PM

Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Government will seek advice from traditional leaders and health experts in disinfecting Rarotonga’s drinking water.

Pawpaw cooperative on the cards for Rarotonga growers

Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Potential pawpaw exporters will meet tomorrow to further discuss getting the fruit into the New Zealand market.

Muri Night Market returns after Covid break

Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

The popular Muri Night Market was revived on Sunday following a long break and the initial response has exceeded expectations.

Government to cut capital spending in budget

Tuesday 15 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands government has set aside an estimated $32 million in its capital expenditure for 2021/22 – more than $8 million less than the previous year.

Moeroa returns to rugby league

Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby League has welcomed Tepai Moeroa’s return to rugby league after a stint with rugby union.

Indigenous forms of marine governance

Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Why Indigenous knowledge should be an essential part of how we govern the world’s oceans.

OPINION: Families need to speak up to protect their children

Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Too many times our women have taken the stand to file charges only to be ridiculed by the defense lawyer. They are the man’s man if you want to get out of sexual charges, with their main cry of “What was she wearing? She was asking for it”, writes Ruta Mave.

KATA: The aliens are coming

Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTER: It’s all about the almighty dollar

Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"What ever happened to the discussion over the past year about the diversification of the economy, and the proposed lessening of our reliance on tourism?"

‘Successful results’ from chemical trials at water intake

Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

“We want safe, reliable and free water into our homes,” said Kiriparu Mataiapo Margaret Matenga at Te Mato Vai’s (TMV) landowners recognition ceremony last week.

Huge world market for vanilla, an ‘export lifeline’

Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Vanilla farming was introduced to the Cook Islands some nine years ago; back then there were 20 individual growers on Rarotonga, and some on the Pa Enua. Today there are less than 10 growers. Melina Etches investigates the future of vanilla farming in the Cook Islands.

4252 residents fully vaccinated

Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

For Cook Islanders who missed their first Covid-19 shot, a separate vaccination programme is being finalised but if people miss out this time there is no guarantee they will be able to get the vaccine.

Music will remain Lindsay’s greatest love

Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Pascale Garnier-Cowan and Fred Betham performed two Tahitian songs in tribute to the late Cook Islands music legend Jon Lindsay on Saturday night.