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Rare bluefin tuna caught by Pukapuka fishermen

Monday 18 January 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands

The two fishermen could not believe their luck when they landed rare bluefin tuna near the northern group island over the weekend.

National


Concern over ‘added flexibility’ to travel bubble with NZ

Monday 18 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Democratic Party leader Tina Browne is calling for diligence regarding the one-way quarantine free travel bubble with New Zealand.

Local

Defence lawyers request for judge alone trials

Monday 18 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC presided over High Court matters via video link on Friday and began to clear a case backlog.

Crime


‘Fun and fast’ Beach Games

Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Cook Islands Beach games continue to draw more crowds each day to the lively atmosphere at the Nikao courts.

Other Sports


A ‘Whopper’ of an opportunity

Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, Weekend

In the midst of a pandemic, local tour guides and creatives found themselves working together to help create an ad campaign for one of Oceania’s most recognisable brands.

Features


Thriving in a man’s world

Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Frances Taoro returned to her birthplace Mauke in October 2003 for a short visit but an experience there led her to change her mind. She stayed back and started a business operating from a small room on the verandah of their family home. Today, her one stop shop Kato’s General Store continues to thrive.

Features


‘Our reliance on New Zealand’

Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

It is a watershed moment for both New Zealand and the Cook Islands that one-way quarantine free travel will begin, writes Thomas Wynne.

Editorials


Uprooting and destruction of toa trees

Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"The uprooting and destruction of the toa trees on Monday and Tuesday will indeed go down as dark days in the history of Rangiatea."

Letters to the Editor


Beneath the surface, you’re beautiful

Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

The owner of a local dive shop has spotted new coral growth off the coast near Nikao, which he believes indicates progress in rehabilitating Rarotonga's lagoon and coastal environment.

Environment


Foreign nationals can travel, visa process unclear

Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

New Zealand government officials have confirmed all foreign nationals currently in the Cook Islands will be permitted to travel to New Zealand without having to undergo 14 days of quarantine in a managed isolation facility.

Local

‘Jumpstart January’ for market vendors

Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Punanga Nui Market has waived fees for its vendors in a bid to bring life back to the top local attraction in the absence of tourists due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Local


Police record drop in burglary incidents

Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

Police capped off last year with an annual total of 90 reported burglary incidents – the lowest for at least eight years.

Crime

Prospects for seabed exploration move forward in Cooks

Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National

As the government's exploration application process moves forward, a local environmental NGO is recommending only a “very small area” be given out at first for seabed mining exploration in order to determine potential impacts.

Economy


Superfund role aims for growth

Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local

The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund is aiming to bolster its investment strategy capabilities with a new hire that has recently joined its management team.

Local


‘Be proud of who you are’

Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend

Dr Jon Tikivanotau Jonassen is passionate about Cook Islands culture and is now on a mission to record all he has experienced and learned in a book to preserve the country’s culture for future generations.

Features


Environmental photography project captures Aitutaki

Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Over the course of three days in Aitutaki, Te Ipukarea Society carried out an environmental photography project with 16 members of “Aitutaki Youth With a Vision”. By Te Ipukarea Society intern, Jade Tierney

Editorials


Leading the development of weightlifting

Friday 15 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Weightlifting has gained momentum on the island of Aitutaki with a number of rookies excited to learn the sport.

Other Sports


Prayer warriors take spiritual warfare walks

Friday 15 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letter writer Bishop Tutai Pere offers thanks to those who participated in the recent 'Spiritual Warfare' walks for drought-stricken Penrhyn island and for the rehabilitation of Muri lagoon.

Letters to the Editor


Discovering your identity and purpose

Friday 15 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

We need to know that we have purpose in life, that we’re not just an accident, that regardless of our situation, there is still purpose and meaning to our lives, writes Pastor Paul Kauri.

Church Talk


Extra weekly flight added to Air New Zealand's schedule after one-way bubble announcement

Friday 15 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Air New Zealand has added an extra flight to its weekly schedule in advance of quarantine free travel for residents and valid visa holders currently in the Cook Islands.

Local


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