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‘World’s best hope’ 2021
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands Government is urging the community to adhere to hygiene and other precautionary measures until a Covid-19 vaccine is made available next year.
Court briefs
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Court roundup for the week.
Man injured in workplace accident
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
An investigation is underway to determine the facts surrounding an incident that left a truck driver seriously injured.
Rarotonga’s forgotten rugby league pioneer
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend
George Mitchell, born and brought up on Rarotonga, played with the New Zealand Maori team that defeated the touring Kangaroos in 1937 and is credited as the first ‘Polynesian’ to be included in a New Zealand Maori representative squad.
A season with a purpose
Friday 18 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Regardless of what has occurred over the last nine months or so, it is not all doom and gloom. Many positives have emerged from some of the negatives that have taken place, writes John Mateara (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
Cook Islands play crucial role in the region’s stand against nuclear weapons
Friday 18 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Pacific island nations meet in a bid to elevate anti-nuclear advocacy through the Treaty of Rarotonga.
‘Akamaroiroi – be strong, take courage’
Friday 18 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Messages of love and support are flowing from Cook Islands to the people of Fiji after Tropical Cyclone Yasa pummelled the Pacific island nation.
Airline seats available for Fijian expats
Friday 18 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Twenty seats from Auckland to Fiji are available for Fijian nationals who are interested in returning home.
Asian bank loan provides millions in Covid-19 assistance
Friday 18 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has approved a US$20 million (NZ$28 million) loan to the Cook Islands to meet a cash crunch caused by Covid-19 pandemic.
Showing love at Christmas time
Friday 18 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
Despite receiving negative comments, Movember group members drive initiative to bring Christmas joy to inmates at Arorangi Prison.
Bid to get charges dropped in bush knife case
Friday 18 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The defence counsel of a young woman who is alleged to have threatened a man with a bush knife is hoping to have charges withdrawn.
Oceania football makes further changes for 2021
Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Executive Committee has agreed to further changes to OFC’s football calendar for 2021.
Takairangi joins Super League club
Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
Super League club Hull Kingston Rovers is excited with the depth Brad Takairangi will provide in a number of positions after signing the Cook Islander on a two-year deal.
Tourism celebrates pre-Covid success
Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Although 2020 has been tough on everyone with the tourism industry hit the hardest, the Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards was a happy gathering of the community.
Improving workplace safety for public servants in the Pa Enua
Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has been encouraged to live up to its responsibility and ensure Rakahanga island government wharf workers are provided with safety gear to protect against injury when offloading cargo vessels.
In nasty weather it's better safe than sorry, official say
Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands Ports Authority has plans in place for any cyclone emergency.
Christmas cheer in Rarotonga
Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A bumper crowd gathered at the Punanga Nui Market Wednesday night for Rotaract Rarotonga’s annual Christmas in the Market.
Government debt load ‘high risk strategy’
Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Public debt is expected to climb and exceed an official target as the economy continues to suffer in the absence of tourists, leading one prominent businessman to question the sustainability of government finances.
Revived passion for tennis
Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Tennis Cook Islands wants all those that have felt a new or revived passion for tennis to look towards 2021.
OPINION: 'No reward other than a grateful society'
Wednesday 16 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Lawyers are citizens and they have duties to uphold the rule of law and, by implication, speak out. As do lawyers here who are members of the Cook Islands Law Society. By John M Scott.
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