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Koutu Nui looks closely at land laws

Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Koutu Nui, the country’s traditional sub-chiefs, are looking closely into land laws and plans to make recommendations to Parliament on possible amendments to them.

Sludgy dilemma: Dump or leave in water

Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Two emergency proposals to handle the escalating waste problem at Rarotonga intakes have been put on hold, reports Melina Etches.

Rarotonga residents recover from floods

Friday 14 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Weather

Rarotonga residents began dealing with the effects of recent flooding on Thursday after torrential rains hammered down over the whole island this week.

League seeks ‘best of the best’

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) is hoping to secure at least an international test match as a warm up game to the Rugby League World Cup to be held in England later in the year.

KATA: Curfew checks

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: Covid-19 vaccination: Get the facts before jabs

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

As a Cook Islander I expect robust explanatory or educational efforts by Te Marae Ora and the Cook Islands Government to the people of the Cook Islands about the Pfizer vaccine, writes Wilkie Rasmussen.

Rarotonga drenched after downpour causes flooding

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather

Widespread flooding has been reported at residences and businesses around Rarotonga after intense rainfall this week, and the forecast is calling for a wet couple of months ahead.

Police curfew checks ‘abusing rights’

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

Concerns have been raised over police’s nightly curfew checks on accused persons out on bail.

Injunction sought to stop dumping of water treatment sludge

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

A group of landowners is seeking an injunction to stop Rarotonga's water agency dumping sludge removed from settling ponds, onto a Takuvaine property that’s next to taro patches.

‘Empowerment retreat’ for 300 Health staff

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

This weekend about 300 Te Marae Ora staff will attend an empowerment retreat at the Edgewater Resort.

Covid-19 vaccination of entire country by end of July, government says

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands residents can expect to receive their first dosage of the Covid-19 vaccine next week under a government plan unveiled yesterday.

Covid-19 vaccinations to begin next week, government says

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands residents will begin receiving their first dosage of the Covid-19 vaccine next week under a government plan released to the public on Wednesday.

Rivalry brings out the best in top two golfers

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

A friendly rivalry between the Cook Islands’ top two male golfers has resulted in a new Rarotonga Golf Club course record.

OPINION: When dogs bite

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Editorials, Opinion

No surprises here – dog bite wounds are one of the most common reasons pet owners contact the vet clinic. But why do dogs bite? And what can we do about it? By Dr Ellen McBryde of Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Who are we without our Maori language?

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Taputukura Mariri was honoured to receive a warrant of appointment to the Kopapa Reo Maori, the Maori Language Commission on Tuesday.

More passengers, freight with Dreamliner

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Flights from New Zealand start with a trickle in May and turn daily in July according to Air New Zealand’s flight schedule.

Nurses answer the call

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

On International Nurses’ Day today, Cook Islands health minister has paid tribute to nurses around the world, including our own, as well as Cook Islander Louisa Akavi, who has been missing for seven years since her kidnapping in 2013.

Removal of almond and ironwood trees for safety, government agency says

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has started to remove four trees from the Avarua township median strip.