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PET TALK: The science behind snoozing cats

Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Editorials, Opinion

I often feel jealous when I see a cat sleeping – why can’t I nap that often? Cats really are living their best lives, but why do they sleep so much? Dr Ellen McBryde explains.

KATA: Wellington moves to alert level 2

Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTER: Tourism’s ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for June 23, 2021

Tupuna Ngamaru the new Ngamaru Ariki

Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Twenty five-year-old Tupuna Moeroa Ngamaru arrived from New Zealand this week to assume the Ngamaru Ariki title of Atiu.

Fox appointed to Waitangi Tribunal

Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Citing his experience and leadership in the media industry, Rarotonga-based veteran broadcaster Derek Fox has been appointed to the Waitangi Tribunal for a three-year term.

Church donation provides supplies to schools

Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

A 20 foot container filled with furniture, 150 cartons of new scholastic books and some basketball hoops were donated this month to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Cook Islands District and three schools on Rarotonga.

‘Drink driving huge problem in our nation’ drink driver told

Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

A repeat drink driver has been jailed for three weeks and told his criminal behaviour needs to be stopped.

Bubble remains inflated

Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

In a late night cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Government made the decision to keep quarantine-free travel in place with New Zealand while local officials continue to monitor the situation in Wellington after a Covid-19 positive tourist from Australia visited the NZ capital.

A new look for lawmakers

Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

With the relaxing of the dress code, the majority of male MP’s attending Tuesday's Parliament session opted for a traditional necklace over a tie.

KATA: Parliament dress code

Tuesday 22 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTER: Differing ideas as to what Koutu Nui means

Tuesday 22 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Letters for June 22, 2021

Thermal imaging provides added layer of protection

Tuesday 22 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Thermal imaging at Rarotonga International Airport is offering another layer of protection at the border with the help of a company which has close ties to the Cook Islands.

Cooks to consider proof of Covid-19 vaccination

Tuesday 22 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Tourists from countries with high cases of Covid-19 may need a proof of vaccination to visit the Cook Islands in the future.

Avatiu intake ‘has larger storage capacity’

Tuesday 22 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

A crisp clear morning and beaming rays of sunshine welcomed attendees at Te Mato Vai landowners recognition ceremony for the Avatiu water treatment plant, held yesterday

Ties now optional in Parliament

Tuesday 22 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics

Neck ties are now optional in Parliament, announced Speaker Tai Tura during Tuesday's sitting.

Bubble brings nearly 1500 tourists in first two weeks

Tuesday 22 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Tourism, the nation’s leading economic contributor, got off to a humble start last month with 1486 visitors, which on a daily basis breaks down to just under a quarter of arrival figures seen during May 2019 – the last non-pandemic year.

Mini Olympics for ‘mini ones’

Tuesday 22 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Aspiring athletes from Blackrock Pre-school and Titikaveka ECE (Early Childhood Education) had a fun day in the sun at the Mini Olympics on Monday.

Titikaveka win Village Tennis title

Monday 21 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Tennis Cook Islands relished the excitement of reviving the Village Tennis back on Rarotonga after being inactive for more than two decades.