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The deep sigh of the Pacific

Friday 26 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

A magnificent sculpture in the form of a conch shell, a symbol of the Pacific Islands Memorial at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington, will be unveiled today.

Air NZ makes a pit stop

Friday 26 March 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

An additional flight separate from the two regular weekly Air New Zealand flights arrived at Rarotonga Airport from Auckland en-route to Honolulu, Hawaii, on Wednesday.

Constitution Amendment Bill defeated

Friday 26 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

The Opposition Party has reiterated its call for the amendment process of the Constitution Bill to be done correctly without any flaws from start to finish.

Penrhyn Islanders enjoy green leafy vegetables

Friday 26 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands

The villagers of Omoka on the northern group island of Tongareva were given the first harvest of hydroponic Bok Choy’s (cabbages) this week.

BREAKING: Travel bubble with NZ pushed to May

Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Officials are now looking at a travel bubble to be established in May that would allow visitors from NZ to visit the Cook Islands without the need to quarantine.

India’s stake in the evolving geopolitics of Pacific Islands

Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The appointment of former Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna as the Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum is watched with interest from the corridors of power in New Delhi. By Balaji Chandramohan.

KATA: Raising the compulsory retirement age

Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTER: The rights of the LGBTQI+ community

Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"... when it suits Mr Brown and Parliament, they can move with speed especially when it suits their purposes and yet this same swiftness to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of our LGBTQI community sits in the dark."

RECIPE: Island's fun flavour for the perfect traditional breakfast

Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Food

A traditional Cook Islands breakfast is a most enjoyable and fun-flavoured effort. By Mereana Hutchinson.

Rangi appointed chair of the Arts Council of New Zealand

Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National

Cook Islander Caren Rangi has been appointed as the new chair of the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa (Creative New Zealand’s governing body) for a three year term.

OPINION: ‘What’s the hold-up Jacinda?’

Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Ready when you are. That’s the message the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce has for New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her government when it comes to opening the borders for two-way quarantine-free travel between the two countries.

Years of hard work pays off

Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Roselyn Strickland is humbled and honoured to be part of the Cook Islands legal fraternity.

Minister orders review into the functions of BTIB

Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Minister in charge of the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) – Patrick Arioka – has commissioned a review into the functions of the board.

Weather Office commemorates World Meteorological Day

Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather

The Cook Islands Meteorological Services director Arona Ngari and his team joined 192 members of the World Meteorological Organisation in commemorating World Meteorological Day on Tuesday.

Suspected dengue in Mauke, outbreak continues in Raro

Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands

A suspected case in the Pa Enua and ongoing cases in Rarotonga indicate the dengue outbreak is showing no signs of abating.

CookSafe+ mobile app ready for download soon

Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

CookSafe+, an app extension of CookSafe Covid-19 contact tracing system is completed and will soon be available for download, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.