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Bringing smiles to the less fortunate during the holiday season
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Movember Cook Islands used the funds raised through various activities it ran last month to buy some essential equipment for Rarotonga’s Creative Centre.
Flight with returning Fijians ‘will go ahead’
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Fijian nationals living in the Cook Islands who are scheduled to board a charter flight from Auckland to Fiji on Friday will still be allowed to travel.
Football thrives in Covid-19 ‘bubble’
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga FC will represent the Cook Islands at the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League qualifiers next year.
LETTER: High lending interest rates
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"The only meaningful reduction in lending interest rates has come about from our own Government’s contribution towards reducing these lending rate charges ... the banks themselves have done nothing to help."
Cooks man facing deportation freed after landmark ruling
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A Cook Islands-born man, who was held in Australian immigration detention facing deportation despite living in the country for more than 40 years, has been set free.
The hunt continues for new elderly care premises
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
With Christmas approaching, the Are Pa Metua Centre have until December 31st to move out of their present premises located in Nikao.
Economic update spells gloomy days
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Estimated economic output for the 2020/2021 financial year has been revised downward as the global Covid-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on the nation’s tourism-dependent economy.
Water intakes at critical level as dry spell continues
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga's water Authority, To Tatou Vai, warns people may end up paying for water to be trucked in if the dry spell continues.
Tuna fishery protections in place for 2021
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands along with other Pacific Island countries have reached an agreement with distant water fishing nations to secure crucial protection measures for the coming year.
Popular local market to take a holiday break
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The Punanga Nui Market will be closed on the coming Saturdays so workers can join their families to celebrate the festive season
Shop local this Christmas
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Still looking for gifts for Christmas? Until Thursday shoppers can support vendors at the Punanga Nui Market and purchase locally made crafts, products, and home-grown vegetables and fruits.
First ever event will see football head to the beach in 2021
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Blessed with Covid-free status and the ability to participate in sport, Cook Islands Football Association has managed to have an action-packed 2020 season and looks ahead to 2021.
Onward and upward for badminton in 2021
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
Badminton Cook Islands has had a positive year with an increase in the number of players taking part in competitions.
NZ aid to assist private sector
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands businesses are set to tap into $6.9 million in New Zealand government aid that aims to support the recovery of the private sector in the Pacific Islands after Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid and tourism in the Pacific
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Reflecting on a difficult year, Tourism CEO Halatoa Fua says it was fortunate that in the last 10 years the Cook Islands tourism industry had a major boom and was able to establish a reserve fund to cushion the blow from Covid-19.
Facebook is the scammers tool of choice in the Cook Islands
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Technology
With Facebook clearly the most popular source of internet traffic in the country, local financial fraud investigators say scammers are increasingly using the social media network to target residents.
Birthday dreams come true for Rarotongan youngster
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
This month young Maiata MacLean-McMahon was given a birthday surprise like no other.
Tide prediction calendar for 2021 released
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands has received its 2021 tide prediction calendar.
Strap up your helmet or face a fine, police tell motorists
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Some minor incidents including one theft involving cash were reported to police during the weekend.
Six new coaches for Athletics Cook Islands
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands has added six new coaches to their pool of World Athletics Certified coaches.
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