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Cooks man facing deportation freed after landmark ruling
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A Cook Islands-born man, who was held in Australian immigration detention facing deportation despite living in the country for more than 40 years, has been set free.
The hunt continues for new elderly care premises
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
With Christmas approaching, the Are Pa Metua Centre have until December 31st to move out of their present premises located in Nikao.
Economic update spells gloomy days
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Estimated economic output for the 2020/2021 financial year has been revised downward as the global Covid-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on the nation’s tourism-dependent economy.
Water intakes at critical level as dry spell continues
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga's water Authority, To Tatou Vai, warns people may end up paying for water to be trucked in if the dry spell continues.
Tuna fishery protections in place for 2021
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands along with other Pacific Island countries have reached an agreement with distant water fishing nations to secure crucial protection measures for the coming year.
Popular local market to take a holiday break
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The Punanga Nui Market will be closed on the coming Saturdays so workers can join their families to celebrate the festive season
Shop local this Christmas
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Still looking for gifts for Christmas? Until Thursday shoppers can support vendors at the Punanga Nui Market and purchase locally made crafts, products, and home-grown vegetables and fruits.
First ever event will see football head to the beach in 2021
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Blessed with Covid-free status and the ability to participate in sport, Cook Islands Football Association has managed to have an action-packed 2020 season and looks ahead to 2021.
Onward and upward for badminton in 2021
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
Badminton Cook Islands has had a positive year with an increase in the number of players taking part in competitions.
NZ aid to assist private sector
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands businesses are set to tap into $6.9 million in New Zealand government aid that aims to support the recovery of the private sector in the Pacific Islands after Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid and tourism in the Pacific
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Reflecting on a difficult year, Tourism CEO Halatoa Fua says it was fortunate that in the last 10 years the Cook Islands tourism industry had a major boom and was able to establish a reserve fund to cushion the blow from Covid-19.
Facebook is the scammers tool of choice in the Cook Islands
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Technology
With Facebook clearly the most popular source of internet traffic in the country, local financial fraud investigators say scammers are increasingly using the social media network to target residents.
Birthday dreams come true for Rarotongan youngster
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
This month young Maiata MacLean-McMahon was given a birthday surprise like no other.
Tide prediction calendar for 2021 released
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
Cook Islands has received its 2021 tide prediction calendar.
Strap up your helmet or face a fine, police tell motorists
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Some minor incidents including one theft involving cash were reported to police during the weekend.
Six new coaches for Athletics Cook Islands
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands has added six new coaches to their pool of World Athletics Certified coaches.
‘Atiu Rocket’ breaks swimming records
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Swimmer Wesley Roberts, the ‘Atiu Rocket,’ is 0.7 seconds away from qualifying for the Olympic Games next year.
OPINION: The magic of Christmas is everywhere
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
If you look you will find there is Christmas magic in everything, writes Ruta Tangiiau Mave.
'Action man' delivers clean water for the people
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
Minister for Punanga Nui Market and Tupapa-Maraerenga Member of Parliament George “Maggie” Angene hasn’t been given the name “Action Man” for nothing. Angene didn’t waste any time getting to work on a second water station at the market, which was officially opened on Friday last week by Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau. “I want to […]
Papa Kaina laid to rest
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A humble and quiet man, Papa Kaina Taepae Ripata from the island of Manihiki passed away peacefully with his wife Mama Marii and children by his side on December 12.
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