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OPINION: Opposition wants Parliament sitting days to increase to 60
Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Taxpayers of this country who pay the salaries of all MPs should feel outraged about government’s failure to deliver a reasonable number of sitting/working days in Parliament, writes Opposition leader Tina Pupuke Browne.
Fishermen land monster yellow fin tunas in competition
Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Peia Patai won the 2021 Gordon Murray Memorial Fishing Tournament with a 64.9 kilogram yellowfin tuna, taking home $1000 cash and a trophy sponsored by the Murray family, on Saturday night.
Vessels to have Cooks flag removed
Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Two tankers are expected to be removed from the Cook Islands ship registry this week after allegations surfaced the vessels were transporting Iranian crude oil in defiance of US sanctions, while concealing their movements.
Air freight issue remains rife
Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The two empty flights to Rarotonga last week made little difference to solve the ongoing issue of delay in air freight.
Demos question seabed mining consultations
Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The Cook Islands Opposition has objected to the most recent northern Pa Enua seabed mining consultations saying that at least one representative from their team should’ve been included to ensure there was balance.
The smiling faces of Apii Rutaki
Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Despite the relentless rainfall, it was all smiles at Apii Rutaki Grade One classroom as students enjoyed their indoor lessons Monday with Mrs Tuikairoro William.
Teenager serving probation leaves Rarotonga after ‘police fail to act’
Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
A teenager has breached the Cook Islands High Court probation conditions by leaving the country onboard an Air New Zealand flight on Saturday.
OPINION: Remembering the Christchurch earthquake
Monday 22 February 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Columnist Ruta Mave had just dropped her children at school when the 6.3-magnitude earthquake shook New Zealand to its core, killing 185 people.
Dengue likely to have no effect on potential travel bubble, government says
Monday 22 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Increasing number of confirmed and suspected dengue cases will not affect the timeline of the two-way quarantine free travel with New Zealand.
Resort's lagoon-fed salt water pool gets green light from government
Monday 22 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
A Ngatangiia-based resort fulfilled all the requirements as per the Environment Impact Assessment in the construction of a new salt water pool, confirmed the National Environment Service.
A Second Chance at life for ex-inmates
Monday 22 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National
Over a period of 17 years, Mr X, a repeat offender, lived eight years of his life locked up in Arorangi prison. The former inmate was released three months ago, this time around he stands determined not to reoffend and not to ever return “inside”.
Passengers given green light to travel to Rarotonga
Monday 22 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Government has decided to resume incoming passenger travel from Auckland to Rarotonga despite a new Covid-19 community case in New Zealand Sunday.
Global vaccine rollout a glimmer of hope for local businesses
Monday 22 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
As more and more people are getting vaccinated around the world, a survey shows optimism is returning to businesses in the Pacific region.
Seabed minerals consultations reach the most remote islands
Sunday 21 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
Palmerston and Nassau were the last islands to receive consultations on the Cook Islands seabed minerals (SBM) sector by the Government, as part of the recent government voyage on the MV Taunga Nui.
Crunch time at beach soccer
Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tough battles are expected in the 2021 Beach Soccer Championship as teams vie for top finish in the final rounds.
League to make a decision on today’s matches
Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League executive will this morning decide whether or not to play the second round of the Raro Cars Cook Islands Rugby League Competition.
Providing better learning experience
Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education, National
Imanuela Akatemia is making a good progress with the 2021 academic year. The 2021 academic year started with term one studies on January 25.
Following in his father’s footstep
Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
Food security, water storage and migration are among the issues Puna Vano will focus on as the new Executive Officer of Penrhyn.
‘People are leaving the country and not coming back’
Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Weekend
Close to 1000 people, mostly Cook Islanders, have left the country since the one-way travel bubble opened, sparking fears of another exodus of labour overseas.
National college inducts anau leaders
Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education, National
Twenty-four Tereora College students were inducted as anau leaders at an investiture ceremony yesterday.
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