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Aitutaki ‘fully booked’ for long Easter break

Thursday 1 April 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Over 400 local travellers will be heading to Aitutaki for the long Easter weekend, and industry members see the surge as a welcome relief for businesses on the island.

Primary School Football Competition showdown

Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Over the last three weeks CIFA Complex has been the stomping grounds for seven Rarotonga schools who are participating in the Primary School Football Competition.

KATA: Open borders before vaccination?

Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

PET TALK: Caring for your new puppy or kitten

Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

You’ve just adopted a new family member, what next? In the first edition of this fortnightly column, Dr Ellen McBryde, the lead veterinarian at Te Are Manu Charity Vet Clinic, provides some vital tips.

Preserving history and culture

Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, National

Te Fuinga o Niva Manihiki on Rarotonga launched their “na mea o te fare” history and cultural event by observing “tanu purapura” – a planting ceremony – on Saturday at the Constitution Park.

Government agency to remove trees

Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Concerns have been raised over lack of public consultation on government’s decision to remove indigenous trees from Avarua township.

Top cop to be named next week

Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

The appointment of the new Police Commissioner will be made by the end of next week, says media advisor to the Office of the Prime Minister, Jaewynn McKay.

Businesses look to government for extension of support

Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

The private sector is waiting to see if a recently announced cash boost for the Cook Islands will be accompanied with an announcement to extend the Covid-19 economic response plan.

PM Brown meets diplomats from partnering countries

Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

Ambassadors and diplomats from various countries based in Wellington, New Zealand had the opportunity to meet Prime Minister Mark Brown at a special event earlier this week.

Air freight put on hold, businesses frustrated

Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Air freight will return to normalcy once the two-way quarantine free travel starts but there are fears the May travel bubble could be too little and too late to save some businesses.

Eels take lead in league

Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports

The domestic rugby league competition heads into a week break providing teams with a perfect opportunity to recover before entering the crucial half of the weekly meet in May.

OPINION: Democratic Party calls for vaccine before travel bubble

Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

To the New Zealand government, the Cook Islands Opposition is appealing for the Covid-19 vaccine to be rolled out here for our 17,000 people before the two-way travel bubble opens between our two countries, writes Opposition leader Tina Browne.

Private Sector Taskforce looks back on busy year

Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

A year on from the establishment of their business support office, the Private Sector Taskforce has now dealt with more than 1200 phone calls and walk-in enquiries from sole traders alone, in addition to many hundreds more from other business types.

‘I am woman, hear me roar’

Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend

An official parade attended by dignitaries, past police commissioners and police personnel was held yesterday morning to mark the 50th anniversary of women in Cook Islands Police.

Parties mum on Manihiki by election candidates

Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

Former prime minister and Manihiki MP Henry Puna’s wife Akaiti is highly tipped to be the Cook Islands Party (CIP) candidate for the Manihiki by election to be held in May.

A walk to remember

Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

The first day of the Holy Week, the commemoration of Jesus Christ’s arrival into Jerusalem was celebrated by the Cook Islands Catholic community on Sunday.

Ultra low temperature freezers ‘ready’

Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands Government has purchased ultra low temperature freezers to store Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.

Cooks open for business from May 1: PM tells NZ

Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

The month of May is the broad target Prime Minister Mark Brown and NZ counterpart Jacinda Ardern have agreed to set for welcoming Kiwi visitors, but the Cooks PM says the country will be ready to roll out the welcome mat precisely on the 1st of that month.