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Defending champs Sea Eagles remain optimistic despite first loss to Bears
Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Ngatangiia Sea Eagles remain optimistic of their chances in the 2021 Raro Cars Rugby League Competition.
OPINION: Solidarity in numbers: Fighting for workers’ rights
Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion
There are some people interested in starting up a new workers union to provide support for workers faced with employment relations issues, writes Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party.
Saving Rarotonga’s reef from the ‘spiky thing’
Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
A taramea outbreak is considered human induced, not a natural disaster, says a local marine biologist.
Titikaveka College appoints student leaders
Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Matamaru Florence Hosking Tekoronga of Titikaveka College was appointed a student leader for the third consecutive year at the school’s prefect investiture last Friday.
‘Certainty of travel cannot be guaranteed’ says PM after flight cancelled
Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says those who choose to travel must accept the risks and potential extra costs.
Air freight delays frustrate businesses
Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga businesses are frustrated with delay in air freight claiming the airline is prioritising passengers over much-needed cargo.
Speaker's resignation catches MPs off-guard
Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics
Opposition MPs said the resignation of veteran Speaker of the Cook Islands Parliament Niki Rattle was unexpected, and the Prime Minister was only notified of the development over the weekend.
Cancelled travel plans turn from disappointment to delight
Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
While there will be no passengers on today's flight from Auckland, one affected family stuck in NZ decided to make the most of the situation.
Bears thump Sea Eagles
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers had an easy start to their 2021 domestic rugby league campaign after their opponent Titikaveka Bulldogs failed to field a full team in round one competition on Saturday.
OPINION: Love is a word but marriage is a sentence – for life
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Keeping love alive takes more than one day, writes Ruta Mave, reflecting on Valentine’s Day which was celebrated on Sunday.
Hunter wants to improve public service delivery and professionalism
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Experienced senior public servant Carl Hunter will join the Office of the Public Service Commission as its new head this week, and seeks to overcome challenges to improve government service delivery.
‘Giving is not a burden to us ... it comes naturally’
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The vainetini executives will congregate and display a tivaivai exhibition in September in lead up to the ceremonies to celebrate the 200 years of the arrival of Christianity here.
Pa’ua export ban remains after decline
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands
National Environment Service in partnership with Ministry of Marine Resources are working in the Pa Enua to protect pa’ua or giant sea clams.
Little Julia makes big triathlon debut
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Five-year-old Julia Chan was the youngest competitor at the third annual Paradise Supplies Kids Triathlon on Saturday, which saw a large turnout for the popular event.
New Covid cases in NZ affecting travel plans
Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Government will decide Monday on whether to allow passengers on tomorrow’s flight to Rarotonga following new Covid-19 community cases in Auckland.
A hive of activity
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The Avatiu wharf was a buzz yesterday with cargo vessel Olomana anchoring ready to offload cargo for Rarotonga. Also spotted was the barge MV Taunga Nui that returned on Wednesday evening after delivering cargo and machinery to the northern group as well as taking a government delegation. Road workers were also busy fixing the Avatiu […]
NZ delegation assists with bubble prep
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
A delegation from New Zealand is in Rarotonga assisting with preparations for two-way quarantine-free travel, which officials said could be in place by the end of March.
Dengue cases increase
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
There are now 14 dengue type-2 cases in Rarotonga.
Local Covid-19 tracing app gets Bluetooth upgrade
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Attendees at the Tourism Industry Council meeting on Thursday were frustrated at the lack of information surrounding the opening of the Cook Islands border to New Zealanders.
Opposition welcomes amendment to licencing regulation
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
Opposition Police shadow minister MP Tama Tuavera has welcomed the government’s decision to revoke “restrictive, burdensome and discriminatory rules” on drivers aged 60 and over.
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