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Travel bubble delay: PM to ‘secure a confirmed new date’

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

The two-way quarantine free travel with New Zealand expected to start by the end of this month will be postponed.

Mauke MP Tura appointed Speaker of Parliament

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

Tai Tura was last night sworn in as the new Speaker of Parliament at a special ceremony held at the Queen’s Representative His Excellency Sir Tom Marsters’ residence in Titikaveka.

Panthers beat the Eels

Monday 22 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league

Tupapa Panthers are the only unbeaten team in the domestic rugby league premier men’s competition.

Behind every great man is a surprised mother and wife

Monday 22 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The differences between man and woman have been explained, described and immortalised, forever. Still, we’re surprised after the honeymoon ‘this is not the same person you dated when you were single’, writes Ruta Tangiiau Mave.

KATA: New Speaker of Parliament

Monday 22 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Kata, Opinion

Walking to the beats of their own drum

Monday 22 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The Emo’Anga Tangi Ka’ara Battle of the Drums Schools Competition drew an impressive crowd as the female members in each group stood out with their amazing skills at the National Auditorium Domes on Friday night.

New building courses at local tertiary institute

Monday 22 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

For those who want a change of career or want to gain more qualifications in the building trade, the Building and Construction New Zealand accredited courses tutored by Deon Wong kicks off this week.

Equipment arrives for Covid-19 rapid testing lab

Monday 22 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in

Equipment at Rarotonga's PCR laboratory, that is expected to significantly improve Cook Islands’ Covid-19 testing capabilities

Puna turns focus to Forum

Monday 22 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

Manihiki MP Henry Puna is looking forward to assuming the top Pacific Islands Forum role after the High Court dismissed the charter flight case that saw him facing fraud charges.

Eels to battle Panthers in top of the table clash

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports

Undefeated Avatiu Nikao Eels and Tupapa Panthers will meet today in a top of the table clash at The Swamp.

Clash of the titans battle in netball

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports

Undefeated Avatiu and Titikaveka will battle in the feature premier match of round three in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition, today.

Netball Youth World Cup cancelled amid coronavirus concerns

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports

The International Netball Federation has cancelled the Netball World Youth Cup Under 21, to be held in Fiji in December, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Local gallery participates in Auckland Art Fair in the midst of Covid pandemic

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Cook Islands’ Bergman Gallery was again the only Pacific based gallery that took part in the Auckland Art Fair at the centre of the community Covid-19 outbreak. By Rachel Smith.

Breeding the new generation of swimmers

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Other Sports, Sports

For the first time in six years, the primary schools swimming competition was back on Thursday, March 18.

Can customs ensure conservation?

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, Features, National, Weekend

A recent confrontation between a Government MP and a Rarotonga market stall operator over the harvesting of Avake (sea urchin) has revived calls to give traditional conservation practices greater authority by incorporating them into law.

A woman of many talents

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

Meeting British royalty – Prince Edward, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, working as a radio announcer/reporter and acting are a few highlights of Tereapii Enua’s inspiring life.

Aitutaki young photographers stand with the best in the Pacific

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

We are delighted to announce that nine young students from our Aitutaki environmental photography module have been selected as finalists in the UK Pacific Climate Photography Competition, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

‘Moratorium is not a ban on research’

Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor It’s concerning that after a visit to the northern Cook Islands, the Democratic Party is willing to change their position on the international proposal for a 10-year moratorium on seabed mining.