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Driver licencing regulation for seniors ‘harsh and unnecessary’
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Further clarification is being sought on the enforcement of licencing regulation for drivers aged 60 years and older.
Officials in NZ for health talks as community cases affect travel plans to Raro
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
As quarantine-free travel for Cook Islands residents gets off to a sputtering start, the country’s top two health officials are in New Zealand to meet their Kiwi counterparts as part of a broad itinerary.
Deeping their roots in Cook Islands for Australia Day
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Australia Day was observed yesterday morning with intimate tree planting ceremonies at the Constitution Park.
Dengue-like symptoms prompt fears of mosquito-borne illness
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Ministry of Health is resuming mosquito block spraying programme following reports of people presenting with dengue-like symptoms in Rarotonga.
Local airline first in the Cook Islands to sign up for new initiative
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Helping other local businesses while also helping themselves, Air Rarotonga has become the first Cook Islands Business Advisory Service Provider (BASP) to be registered and approved on the Business Link Pacific (BLP) online portal.
Tropical disturbance no threat to Cook Islands
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
The two tropical disturbances in the region will pose “no threat”, says the local weather office.
Darts Competition declared overwhelming success
Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The darts Competition which started in late December 2020, took place on Saturday and has been deemed a resounding success.
Celebrating bond between Australia and Cook Islands
Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
This Australia Day, as Australian High Commissioner to Cook Islands Dr Chris Watkins gathers with ‘Cozzies’ for a sausage at Vaiana’s, and to sing the national anthem’s new words, he will be celebrating the mateship between Australia and the Cook Islands.
Cook Islander dancing into her dream
Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
An intense and dedicated love of dancing and years of hard work and discipline has paid off for Havana Beal Vogel.
Parliament dress code and attitudes to gender need to move forward with times
Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Member of Parliament Selina Napa says parliament has outdated rules on how female lawmakers should dress.
Protecting and managing wildlife of Suwarrow
Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands
The isolated atoll of Suwarrow and a life of peaceful solitude awaits two adventurous souls who are expected to travel to the remote atoll today.
Exciting year ahead for schools
Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education, National
The past couple of weeks have been abuzz with families eagerly preparing for the new school year with enthusiastic learners and teachers heading back to school on Rarotonga and the Pa Enua on Monday.
Nom de plumes letters policy reinstated
Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands News is re-opening its editorial columns to letters to the editor by writers using nom de plumes as opposed to their real names.
Rubbish dumping not on, says MP
Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Members of the public and campers at the Social Centre in Nikao are being asked to look after their rubbish.
Sport and leisure focus of Pursuit in Paradise
Monday 25 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
If you’re looking to add a fitness challenge to your Pa Enua travel plans – then the 2021 Aitutaki Marathon set for Saturday March 27 is for you.
OPINION: It’s not what you know, it’s who you know
Monday 25 January 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Is government’s financial assistance and funding going to the right people? Ruta Tangiiau Mave writes.
LETTER: Aboriginals don't mark January 26
Monday 25 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"The arrival of large numbers of people from Britain started a catastrophic change for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations that had lived on the land for over 60,000 years; the oldest living culture on planet Earth. "
CookSafe contact tracing specifically for Cook Islanders, says Chamber
Monday 25 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
With the addition of Bluetooth functionality to the CookSafe contact tracing system on the horizon, the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce would like to remind all Cook Islanders how important it is to keep using their CookSafe cards.
Ready to rep the Cook Islands
Monday 25 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Emma Tepaeru Kainuku-Walsh, Miss Cook Islands 2019 pageant first runner-up in, will represent Cook Islands at the 60th Miss International beauty pageant this year.
Government responds to latest community Covid case in NZ
Monday 25 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Following a confirmed community Covid-19 case in Northland New Zealand, Te Marae Ora is keeping in daily contact with the New Zealand Ministry of Health and will implement further measures as required if the situation changes.
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