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Unuia wins Te Mire ‘Atu

Saturday 10 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Judges had a difficult time selecting an overall winner at the Composers Competition with each contestant showcasing an excellent display of talent.

Covid-19 tracing app ready by end of April, Chamber of Commerce says

Saturday 10 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

While Prime Minister Mark Brown’s government says the Cook Islands will be “open for business” by May 1, the Chamber of Commerce says the long awaited and required contact tracing app will be ready for download well before then.

Covid economic package extended

Saturday 10 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Government has extended the wage subsidy and other grants until the end of June, bringing some relief to businesses and workers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

KATA: Rice shortage in Raro

Friday 9 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Barking up the wrong tree

Friday 9 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"Your correspondent’s great faith in PM Arden is touching but misplaced. Personally, I feel her attitude is the main barrier to both travel and vaccination, which could occur concurrently and safely tomorrow."

Police receive added boost to sea surveillance abilities

Friday 9 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police Service Maritime Division has received an added boost with new electronic equipment to advance its technical capability in surveillance operations.

Rarotonga runs out of rice

Friday 9 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Rarotonga residents looking for rice have had little luck finding their favourite staple food on the shelves of local supermarkets and other stores this week.

Minimum wage unchanged after review

Friday 9 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National

The minimum wage in the Cook Islands will remain at $8 per hour for the year 2021-2022.

Let’s light it up blue!

Friday 9 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Autism Cook Islands is looking forward to hosting one of their biggest events of the year ‘Blue Day’ today.

Environment boss suspended pending police investigation

Friday 9 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands Police last night confirmed they are investigating the head of Environment Service after receiving a complaint.

‘The people's chief'

Friday 9 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

The island of Aitutaki came out in force yesterday, to witness and participate in the investiture of Teao Tangaroa with the title of Tamatoa Ariki.

Bears to host Panthers

Thursday 8 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Women’s Rugby League Competition, along with the men’s competition, will resume this week after a break over the Easter weekend.

LETTER: ‘Our lives matter more’, says lawyer Norman George over Covid response

Thursday 8 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"Prime Minister (Mark) Brown and his Chamber of Commerce buddies want to open our border to New Zealand tourists on May 1. This is a massive decision for a small group of people to make."

Marsters and Murray win annual fishing comp

Thursday 8 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Ngu Marsters and Kerry Murray both landed yellowfin tuna weighing the same weight to finish joint winners in the heaviest fish in the Bank of the South Pacific (BSP) Fishing Tournament held on Saturday.

'Lapses of concentration' cause of road crashes

Thursday 8 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Lack of driver awareness continue to cause road accidents but police are pleased to report a decline in burglary cases.

Te Mire ‘Atu to showcase singing talent

Thursday 8 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Culture, National

Eight song composers will take to the stage in showcasing their written work Thursday evening in Te Mire ‘Atu at the National Auditorium Domes. This event will follow all CookSafe safety precautions with performances commencing at 6pm.

Demos reveal Manihiki candidate

Thursday 8 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics

The Opposition Democratic Party has announced Munokoa Maraeara as their candidate for the Manihiki by election to be held on May 5.

Casting call for Miss Cook Islands 2021

Thursday 8 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

The casting call for Miss Cook Islands 2021 has officially been released with the offer going out to the beautiful, talented and intelligent women of the Cook Islands aged 18-26 who are interested in taking part in this experience of a lifetime.

‘Improper and unacceptable’, say audit report findings

Thursday 8 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

A review into a complaint regarding the employment of an inmate by the CEO of Minister George Angene’s Office concludes the approval did not follow due process and the eligibility criteria.

Rugby switch pays off

Wednesday 7 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Two upcoming female players, who picked up the oval ball after successful netball stints, have been recognised for their skills after being offered contracts to join a North Otago-based rugby union team.