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Reason to smile

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Down Syndrome persons were excited to receive prescription glasses to see more clearly with and six iPads to improve their motivation and individual learning abilities – all made possible through the New Zealand High Commission Fund.

Trans-tasman bubble suspension a blessing in disguise for the Cooks

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

New Zealand's decision to suspend quarantine-free travel with Australia will not only provide Cook Islands protection from the highly contagious Covid-19 variant but could also result in an influx of Kiwi tourists travelling into the country.

Government looking for new ‘spy’

Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands Government is looking for an “intelligence specialist” to assist in surveillance and response to threats.

Cook Islands Olympic Team in Good Spirits

Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Cook Islands Tokyo 2020 Olympic aquatic athletes Wesley Roberts and Kirsten Fisher-Marsters have the honour of carrying the nation’s flag at the opening ceremony in Japan, which is scheduled to get underway Thursday.

KATA: A different kind of tourist

Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Rarotonga Sailing Club to host barbecue bash

Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National, Opinion

A barbecue pitmasters competition is set to raise money for the Rarotonga Sailing Club and celebrate barbecuing.

Budding farmers share fruits of their labour

Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, Local, National

Aspiring farmers from nine primary schools around Rarotonga converged on Constitution Park in Avarua to showcase and sell their fresh produce to the community.

‘Nosey’ the fur seal sunning at Avarua harbour

Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Oblivious to the chatter and curious stares from onlookers, the visiting yearling Kekeno/New Zealand fur seal nicknamed “Nosey” appeared to be casually enjoying its “sunning holiday break” on Rarotonga yesterday.

Local business moves past Covid-19 with expansion

Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

A Cook Islands business is putting Covid-19 behind it and taking forward steps in expanding its workforce by branching out to retail.

Tug of war with post delivery expectations

Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

New Zealand Post says mail from New Zealand to the Cook Islands should take no more than nine days to arrive but Vodafone Cook Islands remains adamant that any postal delays are from problems offshore.

Environmental changes main cause of fresh fish shortage, government says

Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National

The Head of the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has refuted claims that overfishing is the cause of low fresh fish supplies that have affected Rarotonga’s residents and visitors for over a month.

Challenge not for faint-hearted

Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The biggest mental and physical challenge Rarotonga has ever seen will take place in the form of the first ever Ariki Adventures Challenge this Saturday.

KATA: Herd immunity

Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: The Five Freedoms - addressing animal welfare

Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The ‘Five Freedoms’ have formed the basis for animal welfare standards the world over since the 1960s. So what are the ‘Five Freedoms’? And how can they help us to have a positive impact on the animals in our care? Dr Ellen McBryde explains.

Fuel prices increase, gas rates unaffected

Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Motorists are digging deeper into their pockets when paying for fuel after the Price Tribunal announced increases in petrol prices in the Cook Islands.

Rare visit from New Zealand fur seal

Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Since the travel bubble opened with New Zealand, a young Kekeno/New Zealand fur seal has also decided to pop in for a bit of a holiday to Rarotonga this week - travelling over 3000 kilometres from its home.