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Call for ‘independent’ deep sea research

Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Te Ipukarea Society’s response to the article by Gerald McCormack published in Cook Islands News on Thursday, February 11, 2021 on the impact of six mines on benthic megafauna.

Editorials


‘Our greatest export shouldn’t be our people’

Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Our people should not be our greatest export and a government that wants to change this will have to address minimum wage and the rights of employees.

Editorials


Help save a life

Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Ngatangiia netball members and Matavera puna representatives participated in the Red Cross First Aid course held earlier this week.

Local


Met Office: Rain ending soon, sunny days ahead

Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

Rainclouds are expected to move away from Rarotonga later today and there could be some sunshine, says the weather office.

National


Tax season in full swing

Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Personal income tax returns are due on March 1, but thanks to a rule change, workers will be paying less in taxes this year and onward.

Economy

Facebook block hits region hard

Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Australia, Economy, National, Regional

As an Australia-wide ban on news content by Facebook continues, it is emerging just how prominent the social media platform has become for Cook Islands residents and people throughout the Pacific region.

Australia


Encouraging people to save animal lives

Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

In a bid to promote animal welfare, Te Are Manu (TAM) Vet Clinic will take its work out to the public next week.

Local


Cop facing suspension

Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, National

A female officer will be placed on suspension as of Monday, February 22, for her involvement in an alleged assault incident last weekend.

Crime


Cook Islands Football eyes growth though partnership with Australian firm

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The Cook Islands Football Association has signed a five-year sponsorship deal with Genius Sports.

Football


Celebrating 200 years of Christianity

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Church Talk, Features

The epic journey of seeking and saving those who are lost took 36 years, to cover the whole of the Cook Islands not without challenges from the natives, writes Rev. Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua.

Church Talk


Kata: Gov agency recruiting local workers for work in NZ?

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata


Cook Islands Workers Association recruiting members

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

With a membership close to 500, the Cook Islands Workers Association (CIWA) executive board are on a recruitment drive to increase its numbers.

Economy


Drug case adjourned

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Two of the four men who are facing charges of money laundering and selling Class C drugs have pleaded not guilty.

Crime

New video-conferencing facility for Chamber of Commerce

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council recently gifted a high-quality video camera and microphone system to the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce and their new meeting room facility.

Economy


Government delegation visiting Manihiki

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands

A Government delegation left for Manihiki yesterday to discuss the upgrading of the proposed airstrip on the island with local landowners.

National


Facebook blocks local news in Australia

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Facebook has blocked the sharing of news content in Australia after its government drafted a law that would force tech giants to pay for content. Now thousands of Australia-based Cook Islanders can no longer see Cook Islands News content on their timelines.

Local


BTIB recruiting seasonal workers

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

A Government agency has copped criticism for its role in recruiting local and expatriate workers to take up seasonal work in New Zealand.

Economy


Rain brings relief

Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Weather

A wet Thursday provided much needed rain to replenish Rarotonga’s water supplies, but it’s too early to declare the summer’s water shortage to be over.

National

Kata: Recruiting NZ seasonal workers ... in Raro?

Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata


Tight race in open women’s Touch competition

Thursday 18 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Touch Rugby

FBI maintains its lead in the Vodafone Women’s Touch competition after the latest round on Monday at Nikao Field.

Sports


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