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Remembering the reason for Easter

Saturday 3 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

The Avarua Catholic Parish started their Stations of the Cross procession at 4am yesterday morning round Rarotonga.

United effort must continue towards travel bubble, says PM

Saturday 3 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy

“There’s no sitting back for anyone. We are focused and united in our determination to ensure the safe and full resumption of quarantine-free travel and we look forward to being ready to welcome New Zealand visitors from 1 May,” says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

The Ocean’s Youngest Monsters Are Ready for Glamour Shots

Thursday 1 April 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth

Divers practicing blackwater photography are helping marine scientists gain new insights into fish larvae. By Erik Olsen from The New York Times.

The cream of the crop

Thursday 1 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee has included the Masters category in the annual sports awards.

KATA: Arboriculture 101

Thursday 1 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Easter church services in Rarotonga

Thursday 1 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

A church guide for Easter, the first long weekend of the year.

Breathing life back into the community through fitness

Thursday 1 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

A Muri-based clubhouse is running activities and programmes dedicated to the wellbeing of the local community.

Timely support for Down Syndrome Association

Thursday 1 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Team Rotaract met with the Cook Islands Down Syndrome Association yesterday to make a generous donation of $500.

Drivers licence regulations for seniors undergoing review

Thursday 1 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Office of the Prime Minister has directed Cook Islands Police and the Crown Law to look into ways to repeal regulations that require medical tests for renewal of driving licences for 60+ years.

Government aims for marine resources sustainability with modern approach

Thursday 1 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National

Government says it has no intention to legislate Ra’ui to manage the country’s reef and lagoons, opting instead to introduce contemporary approaches that aim to address perceived over-harvesting of resources.

Aitutaki ‘fully booked’ for long Easter break

Thursday 1 April 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Over 400 local travellers will be heading to Aitutaki for the long Easter weekend, and industry members see the surge as a welcome relief for businesses on the island.

Primary School Football Competition showdown

Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Over the last three weeks CIFA Complex has been the stomping grounds for seven Rarotonga schools who are participating in the Primary School Football Competition.

KATA: Open borders before vaccination?

Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

PET TALK: Caring for your new puppy or kitten

Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

You’ve just adopted a new family member, what next? In the first edition of this fortnightly column, Dr Ellen McBryde, the lead veterinarian at Te Are Manu Charity Vet Clinic, provides some vital tips.

Preserving history and culture

Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, National

Te Fuinga o Niva Manihiki on Rarotonga launched their “na mea o te fare” history and cultural event by observing “tanu purapura” – a planting ceremony – on Saturday at the Constitution Park.

Government agency to remove trees

Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Concerns have been raised over lack of public consultation on government’s decision to remove indigenous trees from Avarua township.

Top cop to be named next week

Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

The appointment of the new Police Commissioner will be made by the end of next week, says media advisor to the Office of the Prime Minister, Jaewynn McKay.

Businesses look to government for extension of support

Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

The private sector is waiting to see if a recently announced cash boost for the Cook Islands will be accompanied with an announcement to extend the Covid-19 economic response plan.