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Tawa Ngake district wins Kave Kave Fishing Comp in Pukapuka

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

Tawa Ngake won the unique Kave Kave fishing event on the island of Pukapuka that took place last week.

Improve dengue prevention measures, Opposition MP says

Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

As dengue fever continues to spread around Rarotonga, one Member of Parliament says the government needs to step up efforts to prevent outbreaks to protect public health.

Renewing faith, hope and love

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

Catholics around the country gathered at their various parishes to mark Ash Wednesday this week.

No passengers on Friday’s flight

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

Passengers intending to travel to the Cook Islands will have to wait a little longer after Government decided to extend border closure in light of recent community cases in Auckland.

Wantoks take the lead

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Ladies in Black retain their lead in the women’s Beach Soccer Tournament after a smashing win on Saturday.

OPINION: The taxpayer's dilemma

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

It cannot be stressed enough that it is the job of government to build infrastructure for our communities, writes Opposition Democratic Party leader Tina Pupuke Browne.

Tourism director Vaiimene steps down

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has farewelled Metua Vaiimene, who finished from his role as the director of destination development after more than a decade.

Sole trader grant for Covid-19 financial support extended

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Those who have missed out on government’s sole trader grant initiative can still apply for funds.

Working together for a better future

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Araura Primary School on the island of Aitutaki held the investiture of their prefects last week.

Health facing staff shortage

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora health ministry is looking for more medical staff to fill vacant positions currently being advertised.

CookSafe ‘better than’ NZ Covid-19 Tracer app

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

CookSafe is better than New Zealand’s Covid Tracer app because health officials can access data immediately, says Chamber of Commerce chief executive Eve Hayden.

Kata: Speaker of Cook Islands Parliament

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

A WHO Researcher on His Trip to China Seeking Origins of the Virus

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth

Peter Daszak recently returned from Wuhan, China as a member of the World Health Organisation team that was sent to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. He recently spoke with The New York Times, shedding light on the team’s work. By James Gorman via The New York Times.

Defending champs Sea Eagles remain optimistic despite first loss to Bears

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Defending champions Ngatangiia Sea Eagles remain optimistic of their chances in the 2021 Raro Cars Rugby League Competition.

OPINION: Solidarity in numbers: Fighting for workers’ rights

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion

There are some people interested in starting up a new workers union to provide support for workers faced with employment relations issues, writes Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party.

Saving Rarotonga’s reef from the ‘spiky thing’

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

A taramea outbreak is considered human induced, not a natural disaster, says a local marine biologist.

Titikaveka College appoints student leaders

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Matamaru Florence Hosking Tekoronga of Titikaveka College was appointed a student leader for the third consecutive year at the school’s prefect investiture last Friday.