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Travel bubble uncertainty in an already uncertain business

Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, Features, National, Weekend

As government works towards two-way quarantine-free travel with New Zealand by the end of the month, local businesses are getting desperate and many say they can’t survive much longer without tourists. Yet even with a bubble, they face unprecedented challenges in an uncertain environment.

Mixing science with fun and imagination

Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Features, National, Weekend

Former Miss Cook Islands and Miss South Pacific Joyana Finch recently released a book ‘Buzz the Electron’ on Amazon. Just weeks after its release, Finch saw the book rise to number one in the ‘Children’s electricity and electronic’ category on Amazon. It has received a five-star rating.

Matie Ethical Care – Caring for the land, the people and the future

Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

This week, Te Ipukarea Society is very pleased to share information about a new environmental initiative which has recently been established here in Rarotonga, writes Kate Mckessar.

Tsunami warning

Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

We wish to convey sincere congratulations and big meitaki maata for the very swift and efficient dispatch of news and information regarding our recent tsunami alert warnings from our disaster management authorities, police, government heads of ministries, radio, TV, Facebook, heads of respective organisations and all else involved.

Respected leader laid to rest

Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral of well-respected paramount chief and passionate cultural expert, Tararo Temaeva Arii Tepoua’e Karati Ariki MBE (Papa Maeva) of Akatokamanava, who was buried at the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) grounds yesterday.

Learning how to break the mould

Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National

Yes they can – a new group of budding young entrepreneurs from Tereora College have now taken on the challenge of completing the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) programme this year.

Parliament explains delay in appointment of new Clerk

Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

The Clerk of Parliament’s position has been re-advertised due to the small number of applications received, says Cook Islands Parliament.

Young leaders practice Parliament

Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education

Araura, Mangaia and Atiu College representatives have arrived on Rarotonga and are gearing up alongside Nukutere, Tereora and Titikaveka College peers to conduct the first Youth Leaders Practice Parliament at Parliament Building on Monday.

Border to reopen for incoming passengers

Saturday 6 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, Health, National

After a week of no returnees, Government will allow incoming passengers on next week’s flights.

Baudinet makes tennis history

Friday 5 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports

Cook Islands tennis player Brett Baudinet has become the first Cook Islander to be selected as the captain of the Pacific Oceania Davis Cup team.

Who blew up the Forum?

Friday 5 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

In all the analysis following the decision of the five Micronesian countries to exit the Pacific Islands Forum after their candidate failed to become the next Secretary General, one question remains unanswered: who is responsible for this body-blow to Pacific regionalism? By Stephen Howes and Sadhana Sen.

Kata: Where's the tsunami

Friday 5 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Road crashes down to all-time monthly low

Friday 5 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Motor vehicle crashes have dipped to an all-time monthly low, as reduced traffic volumes and police checkpoints continue to hold incidents to a minimum.

Invitation to join writing group

Friday 5 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

Te Vairanga Kite Pakari or the Cook Islands Research Association’s writing group convened this week and an invitation is extended to anyone who is interested to join them.

Court matters adjourned due to tsunami warning

Friday 5 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Several matters were brought before Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi Thursday, however due to the tsunami warning some matters were adjourned.

Heather replaces Maoate as Demos deputy leader

Friday 5 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands Democratic Party Opposition leader has appointed a new deputy – a move to better prepare the Democrats for any voting option the government decides to run with.

Tsunami barely registers a ripple as affected residents take cover

Friday 5 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Many heeded caution and moved inland to higher ground after a tsunami threat was issued by the Cook Islands Meteorological Service.