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PM expects influx of travellers
Monday 18 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Quarantine free travel into New Zealand will encourage more Cook Islanders to return home, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Opposition calls on Government to Boost Covid-19 tracing ability
Monday 18 January 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
The Opposition Democratic Party has welcomed quarantine free travel into New Zealand but is calling on government not to rush into two-way travel bubble.
Rare bluefin tuna caught by Pukapuka fishermen
Monday 18 January 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands
The two fishermen could not believe their luck when they landed rare bluefin tuna near the northern group island over the weekend.
Concern over ‘added flexibility’ to travel bubble with NZ
Monday 18 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Democratic Party leader Tina Browne is calling for diligence regarding the one-way quarantine free travel bubble with New Zealand.
Defence lawyers request for judge alone trials
Monday 18 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC presided over High Court matters via video link on Friday and began to clear a case backlog.
‘Fun and fast’ Beach Games
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Cook Islands Beach games continue to draw more crowds each day to the lively atmosphere at the Nikao courts.
A ‘Whopper’ of an opportunity
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, Weekend
In the midst of a pandemic, local tour guides and creatives found themselves working together to help create an ad campaign for one of Oceania’s most recognisable brands.
Thriving in a man’s world
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
Frances Taoro returned to her birthplace Mauke in October 2003 for a short visit but an experience there led her to change her mind. She stayed back and started a business operating from a small room on the verandah of their family home. Today, her one stop shop Kato’s General Store continues to thrive.
‘Our reliance on New Zealand’
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
It is a watershed moment for both New Zealand and the Cook Islands that one-way quarantine free travel will begin, writes Thomas Wynne.
Uprooting and destruction of toa trees
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"The uprooting and destruction of the toa trees on Monday and Tuesday will indeed go down as dark days in the history of Rangiatea."
Beneath the surface, you’re beautiful
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
The owner of a local dive shop has spotted new coral growth off the coast near Nikao, which he believes indicates progress in rehabilitating Rarotonga's lagoon and coastal environment.
Foreign nationals can travel, visa process unclear
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
New Zealand government officials have confirmed all foreign nationals currently in the Cook Islands will be permitted to travel to New Zealand without having to undergo 14 days of quarantine in a managed isolation facility.
‘Jumpstart January’ for market vendors
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Punanga Nui Market has waived fees for its vendors in a bid to bring life back to the top local attraction in the absence of tourists due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Police record drop in burglary incidents
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police capped off last year with an annual total of 90 reported burglary incidents – the lowest for at least eight years.
Prospects for seabed exploration move forward in Cooks
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
As the government's exploration application process moves forward, a local environmental NGO is recommending only a “very small area” be given out at first for seabed mining exploration in order to determine potential impacts.
Superfund role aims for growth
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund is aiming to bolster its investment strategy capabilities with a new hire that has recently joined its management team.
‘Be proud of who you are’
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
Dr Jon Tikivanotau Jonassen is passionate about Cook Islands culture and is now on a mission to record all he has experienced and learned in a book to preserve the country’s culture for future generations.
Environmental photography project captures Aitutaki
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Over the course of three days in Aitutaki, Te Ipukarea Society carried out an environmental photography project with 16 members of “Aitutaki Youth With a Vision”. By Te Ipukarea Society intern, Jade Tierney
Leading the development of weightlifting
Friday 15 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Weightlifting has gained momentum on the island of Aitutaki with a number of rookies excited to learn the sport.
Prayer warriors take spiritual warfare walks
Friday 15 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Letter writer Bishop Tutai Pere offers thanks to those who participated in the recent 'Spiritual Warfare' walks for drought-stricken Penrhyn island and for the rehabilitation of Muri lagoon.
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