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Justice looking into alleged breach

Wednesday 24 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

The Ministry of Justice is looking into the matter of a convicted teenager on probation, who allegedly fled the country last weekend.

Crime

Government spending under scrutiny

Wednesday 24 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

As government deals with setbacks in establishing two-way quarantine-free travel with NZ, Demo leader Tina Pupuke Browne is questioning whether government can continue spending to keep the economy afloat in the absence of tourists.

Economy


IN PICTURES: Rain, rain, and more rain in Rarotonga

Wednesday 24 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

Residents can expect more rain after this week's significant downpour.

National


Kapi’s rugby dream comes true

Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Four local players will leave the country tomorrow to join school and senior rugby union teams in New Zealand.

Rugby Union


OPINION: Opposition wants Parliament sitting days to increase to 60

Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Taxpayers of this country who pay the salaries of all MPs should feel outraged about government’s failure to deliver a reasonable number of sitting/working days in Parliament, writes Opposition leader Tina Pupuke Browne.

Editorials


Fishermen land monster yellow fin tunas in competition

Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Peia Patai won the 2021 Gordon Murray Memorial Fishing Tournament with a 64.9 kilogram yellowfin tuna, taking home $1000 cash and a trophy sponsored by the Murray family, on Saturday night.

Local

Vessels to have Cooks flag removed

Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Two tankers are expected to be removed from the Cook Islands ship registry this week after allegations surfaced the vessels were transporting Iranian crude oil in defiance of US sanctions, while concealing their movements.

Economy


Air freight issue remains rife

Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The two empty flights to Rarotonga last week made little difference to solve the ongoing issue of delay in air freight.

Economy


Demos question seabed mining consultations

Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The Cook Islands Opposition has objected to the most recent northern Pa Enua seabed mining consultations saying that at least one representative from their team should’ve been included to ensure there was balance.

Environment


The smiling faces of Apii Rutaki

Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Despite the relentless rainfall, it was all smiles at Apii Rutaki Grade One classroom as students enjoyed their indoor lessons Monday with Mrs Tuikairoro William.

Local


Teenager serving probation leaves Rarotonga after ‘police fail to act’

Tuesday 23 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National

A teenager has breached the Cook Islands High Court probation conditions by leaving the country onboard an Air New Zealand flight on Saturday.

Crime


OPINION: Remembering the Christchurch earthquake

Monday 22 February 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Columnist Ruta Mave had just dropped her children at school when the 6.3-magnitude earthquake shook New Zealand to its core, killing 185 people.

Editorials


Dengue likely to have no effect on potential travel bubble, government says

Monday 22 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Increasing number of confirmed and suspected dengue cases will not affect the timeline of the two-way quarantine free travel with New Zealand.

Health

Resort's lagoon-fed salt water pool gets green light from government

Monday 22 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

A Ngatangiia-based resort fulfilled all the requirements as per the Environment Impact Assessment in the construction of a new salt water pool, confirmed the National Environment Service.

Environment

A Second Chance at life for ex-inmates

Monday 22 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime, National

Over a period of 17 years, Mr X, a repeat offender, lived eight years of his life locked up in Arorangi prison. The former inmate was released three months ago, this time around he stands determined not to reoffend and not to ever return “inside”.

Crime


Passengers given green light to travel to Rarotonga

Monday 22 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

Government has decided to resume incoming passenger travel from Auckland to Rarotonga despite a new Covid-19 community case in New Zealand Sunday.

Local

Global vaccine rollout a glimmer of hope for local businesses

Monday 22 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

As more and more people are getting vaccinated around the world, a survey shows optimism is returning to businesses in the Pacific region.

Economy


Seabed minerals consultations reach the most remote islands

Sunday 21 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands

Palmerston and Nassau were the last islands to receive consultations on the Cook Islands seabed minerals (SBM) sector by the Government, as part of the recent government voyage on the MV Taunga Nui.

Environment


Crunch time at beach soccer

Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tough battles are expected in the 2021 Beach Soccer Championship as teams vie for top finish in the final rounds.

Football


League to make a decision on today’s matches

Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby League executive will this morning decide whether or not to play the second round of the Raro Cars Cook Islands Rugby League Competition.

League


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