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KATA: Government picking up the tab

Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Kata, Opinion

Short with long strides

Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Year Nine Tereora College student Akirata Short scored the last try for the day on Thursday in the Tereora College Quick Rip’s Competition at Nikao Field.

LETTERS: Prison release issue ‘politicised’

Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"The ongoing debate over this matter has been hurtful to all families and makes it difficult for them to move on..."

CHURCH TALK: The extent of God’s amazing love

Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

God’s amazing love was the main talking point at the recent ‘National Thanksgiving Prayer Service’ held last weekend. It was an opportunity to not only encourage our nation and also reflect on God’s goodness and mercies throughout the cyclone season, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa.

Safety drills for Tongareva students

Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

This week, students at Omoka School in the northern group islands of Tongareva (Penrhyn) tried out the fitting of their life jackets in preparation for an evacuation drill to be held next week.

Church service collects donations for men's health

Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The cyclone season thanksgiving service on Sunday drew one of the largest crowds ever seen at the annual prayer day, considering the sports awards function was taking place at the same time in Arorangi.

Government's not shouting your beer

Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

The former executive officer of the Mitiaro Island Administration tried to use government money to buy $177 of personal alcohol but was stopped by a shopkeeper, an audit office report has revealed.

Getting a ‘pawdicure’

Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Over $1000 was raised by the charitable veterinary clinic Te Are Manu Clinic who had their ‘Itchy and Scratchy’ Day yesterday at the Punanga Nui Market.

OPINION: Is there a plan to deal with Covid-19?

Thursday 15 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

There is a much greater risk than Covid-19 entering the Cook Islands if a travel bubble does not start soon, writes Dr John Dunn.

KATA: Stop cutting down our trees

Thursday 15 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Enhancing a climate resilient marine sector

Thursday 15 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

On the island of Aitutaki, efforts are underway to reverse the major declines in important marine resources caused by a combination of climate-driven and human-derived stressors.

Upstart airline grounded before take off

Thursday 15 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

Plans to start a new airline to provide direct flights from Wellington and Christchurch to the Cook Islands have been shelved.

The community raises its young men

Thursday 15 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

A dozen young Cook Islands men who successfully completed a one-week course that has been “spiritual, physical, emotional and mental” were awarded their certificates yesterday in front of proud family members.

MOU seeks to define roles between government agencies

Thursday 15 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

The misunderstanding of the roles and responsibilities of the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) and the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB), instigated the process towards the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two agencies.

Governmenmt slammed by Opposition for ‘shameful spending’

Thursday 15 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Government must curb spending and prioritise spending in areas that affects the livelihoods of the people, says the Opposition Democratic Party.

Changes to flight schedule made to facilitate runway repairs

Thursday 15 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Air New Zealand’s new flight schedule to Rarotonga has come into effect this week, allowing runway repair work at Rarotonga International Airport to pick up after earlier delays.

KATA: Health recruits

Wednesday 14 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Kata, Opinion