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OPINION: Honouring the landowners for their support

Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The completion of the Rarotonga water project is a huge achievement and is a developmental landmark for our country as it will have significant national health, economic and environmental benefits, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

KATA: The return of tourists

Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Govt completes Raro’s water intake handover

Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Landowners now urged to get behind and support the disinfection phase of Rarotonga’s water treatment facilities following the conclusion of the intake recognition ceremony yesterday.

9221 Cook Islands residents fully vaccinated

Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Mauke’s first vaccination rollout is complete, with its entire eligible population of 194 getting the first dose.

Nauru urged to reverse deep sea mining push

Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Nauru, Regional

Nauru's government is being urged to halt its reported push to allow deep sea mining in international waters by 2024.

OPINION: Ditching colonial suit and tie for island wear

Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

If MPs are going to make decisions and choosing to forego uniform for whatever reason, why are they not like school children donating money for the privilege of relaxed uniform rules, writes Ruta Mave.

LETTER: Thermal imaging to detect drugs?

Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for June 28, 2021

Hacking of trees senseless, says MP

Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National

A hoard of trees around Rarotonga, removed carelessly in the past weeks has sparked anger and concern by many individuals around the island including some Members of Parliament.

Mataiti joins Global Congress Network board

Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Mataiti Mataiti recently took on the role as an executive committee member of the Global Congress Network who advocate, assist and support people in the urban and rural areas.

The island’s first mud run

Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands first official mud run, Toa Extreme saw both children and adults covered in mud head to toe at the finish line on Saturday.

‘Better safe than sorry’

Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

Passengers on the Air New Zealand aircraft that aborted its landing on Friday due to high winds remain upbeat about their Cook Islands holiday.

Riding on the tourism wave – new businesses thrive in local market

Saturday 26 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Food

The return of tourism has rejuvenated the island’s night markets.

$300m ‘Budget of Revival’ approved by Parliament

Saturday 26 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The Appropriation Bill (Budget) is now waiting to become law after passing its third reading in Parliament on Thursday night.

New Zealand Red Cross lends a helping hand

Saturday 26 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Red Cross (CIRC) was glad to have two new delegates from New Zealand join them to train and support local capacity in disaster management and first aid.

Ngatoe intake on uninvestigated land

Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Ngatoe water treatment plant in Rutaki is unique as it’s the only one of the 10 intakes on Rarotonga that is developed on uninvestigated (customary) land.