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Jon Lindsay memorial concert next week

Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Jon Lindsay memorial concert has been postponed to 6pm next Saturday, June 12, at the National Auditorium dome.

After crew vax, Vaka heads North

Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

To protect the people of the beautiful Pa Enua, Vaka Marumaru Atua’s voyage to the Northern Group has been delayed in order for the team to receive their full Covid-19 Pfizer vaccinations.

Te Paa Tiare O Enuamanu launched

Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands

The Atiu Tourism Industry Council and the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation celebrated a significant milestone this week by launching Te Paa Tiare O Enuamanu, the official community programme for Atiu.

Aggressive marketing to entice tourists back

Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

There’s an aggressive marketing campaign to get tourists back to the Cook Islands. It will be measured but it’s a matter of time, authorities say.

Happy Valley netters claim open titles

Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Takuvaine made a clean sweep in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition open division, winning the open 1 and 2 titles on Wednesday night.

CHURCH TALK: A message of encouragement – something’s better than nothing

Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Sometimes the enormity of the task in front of us is so daunting, so overwhelming, that getting started and staying with it can feel impossible, writes Angaroakau Williams – second counselor in the District Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

LETTERS: Hypocritical views on same-sex rights?

Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"Give me a loving, Christian, same sex married couple as my next door neighbours anytime over a raving hypocrite," says a CI News letter writer.

KATA: PM offloads his portfolios

Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Marine Life and Eco Centre opens after year-long hibernation

Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

After a year of closure, the Marine Life and Eco Centre is open again and ready to share with the community a wide range of old as well as new exhibits.

Jetstar up in the air

Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Cheaper flights are on offer between Rarotonga and Auckland from October as another airline looks set to re-enter the market.

Giving thanks for the life given

Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

When Lachlann Muhl suddenly passed away in New Zealand at the age of 14, his family made the honourable decision to donate his liver, which gave the gift of life to a Rarotonga boy. On Thursday, a special ceremony was held to honour and pay tribute to him.

Ex-cop found guilty of assault

Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

An ex-police officer who broke the jaw of a handcuffed man while on duty has been found guilty of assault with intent to injure.

Efforts continue to recoup millions from Chinese firm

Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

As the governments of the Cook Islands, New Zealand, and China prepare to hold a bi-annual meeting later this month to discuss the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project, the government continues its efforts to resolve a lingering dispute concerning allegations of shoddy construction work with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) - one of the project's main contractors.

Over 90 per cent of Aitutaki’s eligible population vaccinated

Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands

The island of Aitutaki has taken heed of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccination programme with a total of 1158 or 90.5 per cent of the eligible population vaccinated within three days.

14 road crashes on Rarotonga roads in May

Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

A dozen people were injured including one fatally in motor vehicle crashes last month.

Justice looking into process to register hyphenated surname

Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The matter of “registering” a newborn baby with the hyphenated surname of both their parents was brought up in the brief Parliament sitting on Monday afternoon.