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Runway repairs at Rarotonga International Airport to begin early December

Wednesday 11 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Long-awaited runway repairs at Rarotonga International Airport are finally set to begin as talks for a Cooks-NZ travel bubble take shape.

Local


‘Face yourself, love yourself’ - Student art event about self-expression

Wednesday 11 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Visual Art students showcase their work at Tereora College’s informal art event yesterday.

Local


Solving Avatiu’s flooding problem

Wednesday 11 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Drainage works around the Avatiu roundabout is being hoped to solve flooding problems that continuously occur during heavy rain. Cole Hunt, the managing director of Pandanus Petrol and Oil Limited that has suffered damages from flooding, says the work has partially helped ease water flow but hasn’t solved the problem altogether. “It has been a […]

Local

Fiji Residents eye flying start

Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Domestic competition stars to boost Fiji Residents team at the Tri Nations rugby series.

Rugby Union


Letter: ‘All I want for Christmas’

Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"My beef is that the Cook Islands are Covid free, no reported cases, ever, period, but New Zealand will not label us as a “low risk” country."

Letters to the Editor

Local youth among world’s heaviest, study finds

Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

An international study paints a stark picture for youth in the Cook Islands, who are found to be among the most overweight in the world.

Health


Use it, don’t abuse it! Petrol station asks public to respect free tire pressure service

Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

A local petrol station is calling on the public to take good care of a free service they are providing or risk losing it. Pandanus Petrol and Oil Limited is disappointed at the lack of care for their tyre pressure gauges which were found broken again. Company managing director Cole Hunt said they have had […]

Local


Police arrest young man in theft case

Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

A young man alleged to have stolen a large sum of cash from a Matavera property will appear in court on Thursday. Cook Islands Police said the man was arrested on Friday and is remanded at the Arorangi prison. Police also received report of a break-in at Packed Rite Store in Titikaveka, on Friday at […]

Crime

Supporting the drive for men’s health

Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

The Cook Islands Prostate Cancer Foundation has received a timely boost in their drive for men’s health in Rarotonga.

Health


Cooks top choice for Kiwi travelers

Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Survey reveals traveler preferences in the Covid-19 era will include upmarket accommodation options, flexible booking arrangements, and a need for strict hygiene practices.

Local


Questions raised over recruitment for key public service roles

Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

Government assures they are following due process for the advertising, selection and appointment of two senior government positions.

Local

Building a legacy - developing a sustainable development agenda

Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The Cook Islands National Sustainable Development Agenda 2020+ will be ready for endorsement by April next year.

Editorials

Tupapa, Puaikura claim football titles

Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Spectators were at the edge of their seats during the thrilling match between the Nikao and Tupapa premier men on Saturday. Tupapa Maraerenga and Puaikura have claimed the Round Cup Championship titles after winning their matches on Saturday. Puaikura extended their lead in the women’s division after beating Avatiu 3-1 at Raemaru Park in Arorangi. […]

Football


Opinion: Changing with the times

Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

"Globally, people of all walks of life are being accepted as integral members of society. In the Cook Islands we protect and promote criminals and those wanted by NZ police into Parliament over an honest, God loving, LBGT." writes columnist Ruta Tangiiau Mavé.

Editorials


Letter: Play your part in Covid battle

Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

The majority of people who are returning back to the Cooks are returning residents and they are coming via Auckland airport; we currently have no cases in Auckland. Rather than bagging people or arguing on Facebook because that’s clearly not going to solve this decision and trying to execute the PM and his Cabinet, why […]

Letters to the Editor

Recently installed automatic weather stations in northern group aim for more accurate forecasts

Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Recently installed automatic weather stations in several northern group islands will allow Cook Islands Meteorological Service staff to make better forecasts.

Environment


Drive for better tourism stats begins

Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is leading an effort to improve the gathering of data that can properly evaluate the impact tourism has on the environment and people’s lives.

Economy

‘Failing and outdated’ public health laws need a makeover, health secretary says.

Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National

Public health laws are critical to the physical, mental, social and economic wellbeing of individuals and the community and the Public Health Act 2004 just doesn’t cut it, says Health Secretary Dr Josephine Aumea Herman.

Health


PM Brown says travel bubble talks "moving positively", as NZ officials plan to inspect Cooks

Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Quarantine free travel between Cook Islands and New Zealand likely to start “a couple of weeks” after both sides have reached an agreement.

Economy


Recovery of the Kakerori - rare bird overcomes threat of extinction

Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The Kakerori Recovery Programme is an example of good conservation leadership, says local NGO Te Ipukarea Society.

Editorials


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