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Travel restricted from Fiji to NZ

Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Travel will be restricted to New Zealand from Fiji this weekend, where there are more than 24,000 active cases of Covid-19 and at least 330 deaths, since the outbreak began in April.

Basketball tournament gets underway

Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports

The second annual basketball tournament set up to encourage and expand the sport in Rarotonga will take place today at the Papaaroa Hall. Alana Musselle reports.

Six clubs confirmed for football season kick off

Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

Rarotonga’s 2021 football competition is about to kick off with a diverse age group set to hit the field.

Raro swim team makes a splash at NZ competition

Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Twelve swimmers from the Puaikura Aquatics Club leapt into a much bigger pond than they were used to at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Swimming Championships - and in doing so beat each of their personal bests.

Sponsorship nets trip for young fishermen

Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Two aspiring fishermen will attend the 24th Gary Parlour (wahoo) and fourth Goldie Goldie (mahi mahi) fishing competition in Aitutaki this weekend thanks to the generosity of others.

KATA: Tourism, the golden goose

Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Students take journey of creative expression

Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National

A visiting artist from New Zealand has dedicated her three month stay to promoting the improvement of long term mental health - starting with a school on Rarotonga.

Ministry tracking taro and fresh food items at airport

Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

For the first time, the Ministry of Agriculture has begun weighing fresh and cooked food items that are accompanying passengers flying to New Zealand.

Visitor projections surge for October

Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Tourism figures have received an “unprecedented” boost with projected visitor numbers climbing for New Zealand school holidays.

Local physician explores the power of dreams and meditation

Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Dr. Maria Peach, a doctor at the Tupapa Outpatients Clinic is sharing her knowledge of meditation, the power in harnessing the knowledge connected to your dreams, as well as her desire to incorporate this knowledge into healthcare and mental health in Rarotonga.

Focus must remain on economic recovery, says Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

A private sector leader says efforts towards diversifying the economy should take a back seat to helping the tourism-led economy recover from the downturn caused by Covid-19.

Concerns as Empire Bridge demolition gets underway

Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Businesses neighbouring the Empire Bridge are concerned they will suffer during disruptions on one of Rarotonga’s busiest stretches of road, as contractors prepare to demolish the structure and build a replacement.

Samoa launches door-to-door covid vax-drive

Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

The Samoa government is launching a country-wide door-to-door mass vaccination campaign for Covid-19 today.

More action and more fixtures

Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

New Cook Islands Rugby Union president, Ashleigh Wihongi-Willis, has big ambitions for rugby in the country.

80 years of ‘hard but good life’

Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Memory Lane

Eighty years ago, a time when war dominated world affairs, a baby girl was born in Reureu; colloquially known as Reureu Te Mata o Teerui – a village situated on the western side of Aitutaki, far removed from the turmoil of war-torn Europe.

OPINION: There is strength in our diversity

Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Cook Islanders are not leaving our shores, rather they are extending the borders of our people to include the borders of NZ and Australia because that is where Cook Islanders have made their home, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Kiwi importer wants Aitutaki taro price to come down

Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands

Aitutaki Taro exported two shipments of the root crop to New Zealand and is looking for a third but its New Zealand importer says taro prices are still too high.

Cook Islander returns to contribute to economic prosperity

Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Returning Cook Islander Henry Herman has taken on the role of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) land manager.

Former staff receives probation sentence for stealing from police

Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

A former Cook Islands Police employee who stole more than $5000 has been sentenced to 18 months probation and six months community service.