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Facebook block hits region hard

Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Australia, Economy, National, Regional

As an Australia-wide ban on news content by Facebook continues, it is emerging just how prominent the social media platform has become for Cook Islands residents and people throughout the Pacific region.

Encouraging people to save animal lives

Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

In a bid to promote animal welfare, Te Are Manu (TAM) Vet Clinic will take its work out to the public next week.

Cop facing suspension

Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, National

A female officer will be placed on suspension as of Monday, February 22, for her involvement in an alleged assault incident last weekend.

Cook Islands Football eyes growth though partnership with Australian firm

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Association has signed a five-year sponsorship deal with Genius Sports.

Celebrating 200 years of Christianity

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Church Talk, Features

The epic journey of seeking and saving those who are lost took 36 years, to cover the whole of the Cook Islands not without challenges from the natives, writes Rev. Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua.

Kata: Gov agency recruiting local workers for work in NZ?

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Kata, Opinion

Cook Islands Workers Association recruiting members

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

With a membership close to 500, the Cook Islands Workers Association (CIWA) executive board are on a recruitment drive to increase its numbers.

New video-conferencing facility for Chamber of Commerce

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council recently gifted a high-quality video camera and microphone system to the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce and their new meeting room facility.

Government delegation visiting Manihiki

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands

A Government delegation left for Manihiki yesterday to discuss the upgrading of the proposed airstrip on the island with local landowners.

Facebook blocks local news in Australia

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Facebook has blocked the sharing of news content in Australia after its government drafted a law that would force tech giants to pay for content. Now thousands of Australia-based Cook Islanders can no longer see Cook Islands News content on their timelines.

BTIB recruiting seasonal workers

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

A Government agency has copped criticism for its role in recruiting local and expatriate workers to take up seasonal work in New Zealand.

Kata: Recruiting NZ seasonal workers ... in Raro?

Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tight race in open women’s Touch competition

Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

FBI maintains its lead in the Vodafone Women’s Touch competition after the latest round on Monday at Nikao Field.

League clarifies ‘defending champs’ issue

Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby League has declared Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles the defending champions following some confusion over the title holder.

RECIPE: Vegan sushi with tomato ‘tuna’

Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Food

Most people may think that a diet without dairy cream or cheese or without meat is boring and tasteless. They haven’t tried the alternatives. By Alana Nanai-Fonmanu.

Second Chance for prison inmates

Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

For many years, lawyers, police and the courts have called for support for repeat offenders. A local NGO has stepped up to help fill that role.

‘Don’t feed the trolls’, says IT specialist

Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

A local IT company is planning to hold a workshop to teach people ways to avoid online scams.