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Farmers urged to conserve water

Friday 29 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Weather

Farmers and home gardeners are being urged by the government to conserve water during the ongoing dry spell.

National


LETTER: FinSec takes on columnist over SMART Economy Initiative

Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"I would expect you as Editor to hold your columnist accountable to your newspaper’s Journalism Charter, published in July 2019."

Letters to the Editor

Pet show this weekend at local market

Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National

The Punanga Nui Market Jumpstart January initiative is eyeing a spectacular finish this Saturday following huge success in the first two weekends.

Local

Gutted businesses cautious over travel bubble

Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

With Covid-19 once again in the community in New Zealand, local business owners and workers are conflicted over whether the time is right to relax borders further and pursue two-way quarantine-free travel with New Zealand.

Economy


Government delegation heads north

Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands

A government delegation led by Prime Minister Mark Brown has taken advantage of a scheduled voyage to the northern group to visit the islands of Palmerston, Suwarrow, Pukapuka and Nassau for a series of consultations on matters regarding Marae Moana, seabed minerals and quarantine-free travel.

National

Returnees ‘may’ undergo quarantine

Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National

The mother of a swimmer, who travelled to New Zealand as part of the Puaikura Aquatics team is happy the Cook Islands Government has shown what she calls ‘wisdom’ to protect the people, following the announcement of two new Covid-19 community cases in Auckland yesterday.

Local


Bush fires are an ongoing concern, police say

Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National

Volunteer Fire Services were yet again called out to contain another bush fire in Tupapa Wednesday afternoon.

Crime

Triathlon association hosting season opener

Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Triathletes are gearing up for the first event of the year this weekend.

Other Sports


Palmerston ‘could not come to an agreement’ on mayor’s role

Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

Executive Officers (EO) for eight of the 10 islands of the Pa Enua have been appointed, the islands of Rakahanga and Palmerston have yet to be confirmed.

National

Green and gold shine for Australia Day

Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Over 200 people came together to mark the first Australia Day official function in the Cook Islands on Tuesday afternoon.

Local

‘We are a sporting nation that loves the camaraderie and fun’

Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Cook Islands Beach Games held over the past couple of weeks were the biggest ever, in spite of only local participants participating in the sports due to Covid-19.

Other Sports


CIFA launches 2021 Beach Football Championship

Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

After the success it gained at the Cook Islands Beach Games 2021, Cook Islands Football Association has decided to launch a Beach Football Competition for 2021.

Other Sports

OPINION: ‘Without integrity and honour, having everything means nothing’

Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

When the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC), a powerful government entity breaks its own laws, this must be brought to the attention of the public, writes Tupou Faireka, Co-president of Democratic Party.

Editorials

LETTER: Nom de plume policy change

Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letter writer commends decision by CI News editor to permit non de plume letters.

Letters to the Editor

Driver licencing regulation for seniors ‘harsh and unnecessary’

Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Further clarification is being sought on the enforcement of licencing regulation for drivers aged 60 years and older.

Local


Officials in NZ for health talks as community cases affect travel plans to Raro

Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

As quarantine-free travel for Cook Islands residents gets off to a sputtering start, the country’s top two health officials are in New Zealand to meet their Kiwi counterparts as part of a broad itinerary.

Health


Deeping their roots in Cook Islands for Australia Day

Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Australia Day was observed yesterday morning with intimate tree planting ceremonies at the Constitution Park.

Local

Dengue-like symptoms prompt fears of mosquito-borne illness

Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Ministry of Health is resuming mosquito block spraying programme following reports of people presenting with dengue-like symptoms in Rarotonga.

Health

Local airline first in the Cook Islands to sign up for new initiative

Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Helping other local businesses while also helping themselves, Air Rarotonga has become the first Cook Islands Business Advisory Service Provider (BASP) to be registered and approved on the Business Link Pacific (BLP) online portal.

Economy

Tropical disturbance no threat to Cook Islands

Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

The two tropical disturbances in the region will pose “no threat”, says the local weather office.

National

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