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Whale Songs Could Reveal Deep Secrets Beneath the Oceans

Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth

A team of American scientists are using whale songs to study the earth's deep interior. By Robin George Andrews via The New York Times.

Sharks move camp to Rarotonga

Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The 2021 domestic rugby league season kicks off today with Avatiu Eels hosting Aitutaki Sharks at 5pm.

New Pasifika airline planning for June take-off

Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

The proposed Pasifika Air will not be a low-cost airline but cost efficient, says its multi-millionaire owner.

READER: 'It's not what you know, it's who you know'

Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"I have seen a large amount of people in positions who are just there because it’s a job and who they know."

USP Rarotonga campus goes smoke free

Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National

The University's students and staff will face a monetary fine if they are found smoking within the campus area.

Mass cleaning to overcome dengue fever

Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

Aimed at halting the current dengue outbreak on Rarotonga, Operation Namu21 continues this week, with the Ministry of Health leading and coordinating a government-wide approach that aims to halt the spread of the mosquito-borne virus.

Figures show Covid-19 hitting economy harder than expected

Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Border closures in place to keep Covid-19 out of the country are taking a worse toll on the economy than forecasted, according to government’s latest figures.

Elderly care centre Are Pa Metua gets beachfront home

Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Smiles and relief were evident from the Are Pa Metua members at Prime Minister Mark Brown’s announcement that a new location for the Centre had been confirmed.

Kata: Absentee voting in Parliament

Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Will nodule mining impact animals that live on the ocean floor?

Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Gerald McCormack | Published in Features, Go Local

A closer look at the potential impact of nodule mining on the megafauna associated with nodules in the Cook Islands EEZ from Penrhyn southward to Aitutaki and Palmerston. By Gerald McCormack, Director of the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust.

Tacos with a twist

Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, Food

A Mexican classic with an Indian (local) twist, Flying Turtle Café’s fresh fish roti tacos is a dish not to be missed. By chef Shivnesh Chandra.

LETTERS: Changing narrative regarding USP

Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"It is a Fiji Government problem that is impacting USP and correspondingly it is Fiji Government credibility that is seriously eroded."

Centenarian Mama Mare laid to rest

Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Mama Matake Paruru also known as Mama Mare, has passed away at the age of 100.

Prime Minister opens million-dollar Pukapuka Hospital

Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands

The official opening of the new Pukapuka Hospital proved a fitting way to round out the end of Prime Minister Mark Brown’s northern group mission last week.

Well-know community figure was woman of many hats

Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Hundreds attended the requiem mass for Henrica Ngamarama Wilson-Marona, also well known as Mama Henrica, yesterday at the St Joseph’s Cathedral.

Punanga Nui Market set to review vendor policy

Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

The market's managers are planning to review policy following a recent social media debate on what should be on sale at the popular attraction.

Parliament reform hits snag

Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics

The Opposition Democratic Party says allowing travelling MPs to nominate a ‘proxy’ to stand in for Parliament votes during their absence isn’t a good option to increase the number of days the House sits every year.