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Residents say vaccine rollout well organised

Wednesday 19 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

After the first full day of government's vaccination rollout, residents are describing the process as thoroughly-planned and efficient.

Land laws under scrutiny

Wednesday 19 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Landowners are alarmed and disturbed that the occupation right rules of today with respect to succession do not give direct descendants the guarantee to continue occupation of land.

Eleventh year in a row for Neururer

Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Roland Neururer retained the Tinman Competition title in the 39th edition of the annual event over the weekend.

KATA: Exclusive service for our visitors

Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: Vaccination ‘should not be a difficult choice’

Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Get vaccinated. Protect yourself, your family and all those around you. You know it’s the right thing to do, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

One step at a time, PM says as Cooks-NZ bubble opens

Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown was at Rarotonga International Airport to welcome the first group of Kiwi visitors on Monday, just as he was preparing to depart the country for New Zealand on a personal trip.

Here for ‘peace, quiet and warmth’, first visitors say

Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

The first tourists in 14 months were welcomed at Rarotonga Airport yesterday by cheering locals, many too excited to contain themselves.

Progress Pride flags fly above high commissions

Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Pride Cook Islands joined countries around the world on Monday to highlight International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.

Culture tour guide workshop focuses on Puaikura

Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, National

Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Culture and Cook Islands Tourism conducted their second round of cultural tour guide workshops last week as a part of their joint commitments outlined in their five year Memorandum of Understanding.

30 receive Covid-19 jabs

Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

Secretary of Health Bob Williams became the first Cook Islands resident in Rarotonga to receive the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine after the first batch arrived in the country Monday afternoon.

Eels through to final after convincing win over Arorongi

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Avatiu Nikao Eels are through to the Raro Cars Rugby League Competition final.

Islands battle in Electron Sailing Regatta

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The first Rarotonga versus Aitutaki Electron Sailing Regatta is in final preparations for a two-day sailing competition on Aitutaki Lagoon from May 28 to 31, 2021.

LETTERS: The bubble and health sector preparedness

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"... I am really tired of hearing how the government has assisted the private sector with $100 million of help over the past 15 months. As a community of employees and employers we are very grateful, but how about commenting about how much the public sector has been assisted? How many public servants have had reduced hours or pay?"

OPINION: Our holiday is over, their holiday begins

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

More bikes and cars driving on once deserted roads; it’s back to life, back to reality – the tourists are coming, writes Ruta Mave.

Promoting Cook Islands in Gisborne

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Three Gisborne journalists with close ties to the Cook Islands have issued a plea to people in Tairawhiti to help the Cooks recover by taking a trip to paradise.

Cooks’ statecraft skills sharpened

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Government officials are receiving training to enhance the country’s negotiating and diplomacy capabilities.

Muri lagoon tour operators ready for visitors

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Once known as ‘tourist central’, Muri Beach became a ghost town during the pandemic with no snorkellers or sun tanners to be seen. That will change in the coming weeks with the travel bubble opening with NZ.

Welcome back to paradise

Monday 17 May 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Five staff to one guest is likely the ratio that is going to welcome tourists who arrive into Rarotonga on the first travel bubble flight from Auckland this afternoon.

Using badminton to instil core values

Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports

A local mother-son pair are paving way for development of badminton in the Cook Islands.