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Historical Covid test leads to further scrutiny of travellers
Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Health officials will now question the honesty of health declaration forms from overseas travellers because of the positive historical Covid-19 case, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Government attempts to emerge from pandemic with 'Budget of Revival'
Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Describing its revenue forecast for the coming 12 months as conservative, government is predicting a nearly 9 per cent increase in gross domestic product to drive spending in areas such as health, education, and infrastructure.
Netball queens
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports
The highly competitive Rarotonga Netball Club Competition ended as expected on Saturday with a thrilling conclusion.
Dancing to the finish line
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Bim Kiriau of Avatiu celebrates as he nears the finish line in the 4x100 metre father and son relay at the annual village competition (Kumete Games) on Monday.
KATA: Too big and too old? Cut that tree down
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion
LETTER: Companies Act 2017 woes
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Daily letters for Tuesday June 8, 2021
OPINION: Govt continues to spend ‘unnecessarily’
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
It was a proud moment for the country when 20 years ago the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) began operations following the merger of the Cook Islands Development Bank and the Post Office Savings Bank. Yet high interest rates continue to plague borrowers in the Cook Islands, writes Opposition leader Tina Pupuke Browne.
OPINION: Live and let live
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Is the world going mad? Are we making mountains out of mole hills? Can we not say or do anything anymore without offending anyone and if we do must it be the worst thing in the world? By Ruta Mave.
Local participation in regional fisheries meet
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The Cook Islands was one of 22 Pacific island countries and territories that met last week for the thirteenth SPC Heads of Fisheries meeting.
Drunk drivers spend weekend in prison
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The driver of the truck involved in a crash which wrecked a power pole and brought down cables in Panama on Friday night is likely to appear in court on Thursday.
100 demerit points and you’re walking
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands residents with stacked minor driving offences run the risk of losing their licence with police enforcing demerit points on old offences dating back to 2016.
Student with braided hair sent home
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
A Year Nine female student from Tereora College was last week told by one of her teachers not to return to school until her braided hair extensions were taken out.
Wait for new elderly care centre continues
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The mamas who regularly enjoy the services of the Are Pa Metua – a centre for the elderly to meet and enjoy activities together – are disappointed that the Government has not contacted their coordinator regarding the progress of their new facility in Panama, which they say was promised back in February.
Covid-19 positive man charged with making false declaration
Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Despite detecting a historical case on Friday, Cook Islands remains Covid-19 free according to World Health Organization.
Cook Islands detects first positive Covid-19 case
Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
(UPDATE - This case was deemed a historical case of Covid-19 and is not being classified as an active positive case). A Cook Islands man who has been on holiday in Rarotonga since May 21, 2021 has tested positive for Covid-19, after requesting to be swabbed Friday evening. The alert level remains unchanged and the risk to public remains low, government says.
Keanui’s biodiversity bonanza
Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Gerald McCormack | Published in Features, In Depth
Residents often talk about Cook Islands biodiversity, but few have discovered as many unrecorded species as six-year-old Keanui Selam. His recent insect-catching expeditions led to the discovery of eight unrecorded species of Heteroptera, a group of insects known as true bugs, or typical bugs. By Gerald McCormack of the Natural Heritage Trust.
Cook’s buses get smart
Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend
The wheels keep turning for the Cook family who have been providing public transport on Rarotonga for more than 30 years. Al Williams caught up with them at their Nikao operation.
The challenges of drafting legislation in microstates
Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, In Depth
A decade ago, the powers that be decided the Cook Islands needed updated companies legislation and a digital registry of companies allowed to do business in the country. It was a ‘smart government’ initiative, where services offered by the state are efficient, cost-effective, and allow people to avoid the agony of long queues. But sometimes the best of intentions can lead to unintended consequences.
OPINION: Are leaders born or made?
Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Leaders in 2021 who connect, who are compassionate and are teachable and led, are leaders who have the tools and vision to voyage us through the storms, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
OPINION: From humble beginnings to Te Ipukarea Society’s silver jubilee
Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
A 25th anniversary is known as a silver jubilee and this year sees Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) celebrating that significant milestone.
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