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‘Certainty of travel cannot be guaranteed’ says PM after flight cancelled

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown says those who choose to travel must accept the risks and potential extra costs.

Local


Air freight delays frustrate businesses

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Rarotonga businesses are frustrated with delay in air freight claiming the airline is prioritising passengers over much-needed cargo.

Economy


Speaker's resignation catches MPs off-guard

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics

Opposition MPs said the resignation of veteran Speaker of the Cook Islands Parliament Niki Rattle was unexpected, and the Prime Minister was only notified of the development over the weekend.

National


Cancelled travel plans turn from disappointment to delight

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

While there will be no passengers on today's flight from Auckland, one affected family stuck in NZ decided to make the most of the situation.

Local


Bears thump Sea Eagles

Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers had an easy start to their 2021 domestic rugby league campaign after their opponent Titikaveka Bulldogs failed to field a full team in round one competition on Saturday.

Rugby league


OPINION: Love is a word but marriage is a sentence – for life

Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Keeping love alive takes more than one day, writes Ruta Mave, reflecting on Valentine’s Day which was celebrated on Sunday.

Editorials


Hunter wants to improve public service delivery and professionalism

Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Experienced senior public servant Carl Hunter will join the Office of the Public Service Commission as its new head this week, and seeks to overcome challenges to improve government service delivery.

Local


‘Giving is not a burden to us ... it comes naturally’

Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The vainetini executives will congregate and display a tivaivai exhibition in September in lead up to the ceremonies to celebrate the 200 years of the arrival of Christianity here.

Local


Pa’ua export ban remains after decline

Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands

National Environment Service in partnership with Ministry of Marine Resources are working in the Pa Enua to protect pa’ua or giant sea clams.

National


Little Julia makes big triathlon debut

Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Five-year-old Julia Chan was the youngest competitor at the third annual Paradise Supplies Kids Triathlon on Saturday, which saw a large turnout for the popular event.

Local


New Covid cases in NZ affecting travel plans

Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Government will decide Monday on whether to allow passengers on tomorrow’s flight to Rarotonga following new Covid-19 community cases in Auckland.

Economy


A hive of activity

Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

The Avatiu wharf was a buzz yesterday with cargo vessel Olomana anchoring ready to offload cargo for Rarotonga. Also spotted was the barge MV Taunga Nui that returned on Wednesday evening after delivering cargo and machinery to the northern group as well as taking a government delegation. Road workers were also busy fixing the Avatiu […]

Local


NZ delegation assists with bubble prep

Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

A delegation from New Zealand is in Rarotonga assisting with preparations for two-way quarantine-free travel, which officials said could be in place by the end of March.

Health


Dengue cases increase

Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

There are now 14 dengue type-2 cases in Rarotonga.

Health


Local Covid-19 tracing app gets Bluetooth upgrade

Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Attendees at the Tourism Industry Council meeting on Thursday were frustrated at the lack of information surrounding the opening of the Cook Islands border to New Zealanders.

Health


Opposition welcomes amendment to licencing regulation

Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Opposition Police shadow minister MP Tama Tuavera has welcomed the government’s decision to revoke “restrictive, burdensome and discriminatory rules” on drivers aged 60 and over.

Crime


PM Brown defends Puna’s selection

Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands, Politics, Regional

Pacific Islands Forum has been most effective when they have worked together as a single, unified body, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

National


Plastic bottles, what a waste!

Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in

Plastic bottle waste is currently making up about 20 per cent of the waste found in our landfill.


United we stand, divided we fall

Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The tools of unity are not leverage or self-interest, nor are they arrogance and pride, because all of these will split a country, a family, a region into parts they may never heal again or come together.

Editorials


‘Sons for the return home’

Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend

New Zealand Maori plans to resettle Rarotonga. As a land-war brewed in the Waikato in 1863, a New Zealand ngāti, befriended by Kainuku ariki, looked to Rarotonga as a possible site for refugee resettlement.

Features


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