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Court to decide if officer's actions were assault or police duty

Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

A jury will decide today whether a police officer accused of breaking a handcuffed man’s jaw is guilty of assault or was merely carrying out his duties as an enforcer of the law.

Kiwis visitors bring good vibes to stall owners

Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Kiwi tourists are back, and stall owners and small businesses are greeting them with renowned Cook Islands hospitality.

PM announces Cabinet reshuffle

Thursday 3 June 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

All Government MPs including the new Manihiki member have been given ministerial responsibilities in the new look Cabinet that saw Prime Minister Mark Brown offload nearly half of the 17 portfolios previously held.

Aitutaki on top after intense weekend races

Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Two days of picture-perfect weather allowed sailors to battle it out during the Aitutaki vs Rarotonga Electron Challenge, which was held over the weekend.

KATA: Sludge fight

Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Miss Cook Islands off to hit the books

Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Even with the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, reigning Miss Cook Islands and Miss Oceania Tajiya Sahay has had an eventful year at home.

OPINION: The Plight of the Kiwi and the Parrot Fish

Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Describing herself as one of those pesky Kiwi’s that keep coming back to the Cook Islands, NZ-based freelance writer and artist Susan Allen is concerned about the local environment, and whether tourists are truly welcome.

Residents not keen on vaccine feel pressured to take Covid jab

Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

A number of Rarotonga residents who have chosen not to take the Covid-19 vaccine say they have faced pressure by family and friends to get vaccinated.

Water treatment sludge moved without consent, landowners say

Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

To Tatou Vai’s (TTV) polyaluminium chloride (PACI) trial sludge removal from the Turangi intake water treatment facility on Saturday has concerned the landowners who say the sludge was removed without their access consent.

Early figures show tourism on rebound

Wednesday 2 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Tourism authorities are projecting visitor numbers to the Cook Islands to be between 50 and 60 per cent of pre Covid-19 figures in the coming months.

KATA: Local brewery sold out

Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: Focus on reducing barriers to private sector success, PM says

Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

A recession is not the time to cut government spending, it is a time when government is expected to front up and stimulate the economy, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

LETTER: Sludge: The ‘cart’ has already bolted

Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"The PMU (Project Management Unit) have yet to substantiate claims of safety with peer-reviewed, long-term studies of the impacts of disposing of aluminium sludge to agricultural soils (let alone in the tropics)."

Down to the wire

Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Arch-rivals Titikaveka will battle Avatiu in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition premier final this Saturday.

Fishing charters reeling in business after Covid break

Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

The Rarotonga-based fishing charter businesses have started reeling in customers once more after the Cook Islands borders opened to tourists from New Zealand about a fortnight ago.

Local brewery dries up due to high demand and delays

Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

The taps at the home of Cooks Islands Lager have run dry with no beer available for another week.

‘Start-up weekend’ for budding entrepreneurs

Tuesday 1 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National

Twenty-six young and budding entrepreneurs participated in the inaugural Taki Tahi – Cook Islands Young Entrepreneur Network’s ‘start-up weekend’ project that was held at Te Ara Museum of Cultural Enterprise in Muri from May 14 to 16.