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Jetstar up in the air

Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Cheaper flights are on offer between Rarotonga and Auckland from October as another airline looks set to re-enter the market.

Giving thanks for the life given

Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

When Lachlann Muhl suddenly passed away in New Zealand at the age of 14, his family made the honourable decision to donate his liver, which gave the gift of life to a Rarotonga boy. On Thursday, a special ceremony was held to honour and pay tribute to him.

Ex-cop found guilty of assault

Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

An ex-police officer who broke the jaw of a handcuffed man while on duty has been found guilty of assault with intent to injure.

Efforts continue to recoup millions from Chinese firm

Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

As the governments of the Cook Islands, New Zealand, and China prepare to hold a bi-annual meeting later this month to discuss the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project, the government continues its efforts to resolve a lingering dispute concerning allegations of shoddy construction work with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) - one of the project's main contractors.

Over 90 per cent of Aitutaki’s eligible population vaccinated

Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands

The island of Aitutaki has taken heed of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccination programme with a total of 1158 or 90.5 per cent of the eligible population vaccinated within three days.

14 road crashes on Rarotonga roads in May

Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

A dozen people were injured including one fatally in motor vehicle crashes last month.

Justice looking into process to register hyphenated surname

Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The matter of “registering” a newborn baby with the hyphenated surname of both their parents was brought up in the brief Parliament sitting on Monday afternoon.

Court to decide if officer's actions were assault or police duty

Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

A jury will decide today whether a police officer accused of breaking a handcuffed man’s jaw is guilty of assault or was merely carrying out his duties as an enforcer of the law.

Kiwis visitors bring good vibes to stall owners

Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Kiwi tourists are back, and stall owners and small businesses are greeting them with renowned Cook Islands hospitality.

PM announces Cabinet reshuffle

Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

All Government MPs including the new Manihiki member have been given ministerial responsibilities in the new look Cabinet that saw Prime Minister Mark Brown offload nearly half of the 17 portfolios previously held.

Aitutaki on top after intense weekend races

Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Two days of picture-perfect weather allowed sailors to battle it out during the Aitutaki vs Rarotonga Electron Challenge, which was held over the weekend.

KATA: Sludge fight

Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Miss Cook Islands off to hit the books

Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Even with the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, reigning Miss Cook Islands and Miss Oceania Tajiya Sahay has had an eventful year at home.

OPINION: The Plight of the Kiwi and the Parrot Fish

Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Describing herself as one of those pesky Kiwi’s that keep coming back to the Cook Islands, NZ-based freelance writer and artist Susan Allen is concerned about the local environment, and whether tourists are truly welcome.

Residents not keen on vaccine feel pressured to take Covid jab

Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

A number of Rarotonga residents who have chosen not to take the Covid-19 vaccine say they have faced pressure by family and friends to get vaccinated.

Water treatment sludge moved without consent, landowners say

Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

To Tatou Vai’s (TTV) polyaluminium chloride (PACI) trial sludge removal from the Turangi intake water treatment facility on Saturday has concerned the landowners who say the sludge was removed without their access consent.

Early figures show tourism on rebound

Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Tourism authorities are projecting visitor numbers to the Cook Islands to be between 50 and 60 per cent of pre Covid-19 figures in the coming months.