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Government eyes long-term banking reform
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
As government provides interest relief on loans, it’s also working behind the scenes and against the odds to lower the cost of borrowing for homeowners and businesses.
Fishing workshop upskills in Mauke
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A workshop organised by the Cook Islands Fishing Association and the Ministry of Marine Resources aims to upskill local fishermen in Mauke.
Sports leaders ‘Walk the talk’
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The national sporting body hopes to build a healthier and more robust community through a new programme.
Traditional skills help Pacific islanders survive the pandemic
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
A study into impact of Covid-19 on tourism-deprived examines four aspects of well-being: mental, financial, social and physical.
Letter: Appointing a new police chief
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In view of the government ministers’ portfolios announced by Prime Minister Mark Brown, I would have thought he would hand over the Police portfolio to Minister Mac Mokoroa now rather than later. In New Zealand the Minister of Police is not the Prime Minister. The thing is there are rumours that a current […]
Matapo acting police chief
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A Government spokesperson said executive council approved Matapo as the acting Police Commissioner last week.
Further delays to Mitiaro expected
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
More rain on Mitiaro this week has further softened its coral airstrip causing additional delays in air travel to the island.
Community Covid in NZ draws local concern
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Traditional leaders are calling for the reinstatement of supervised quarantine on arrival following two new Covid-19 community cases in New Zealand.
‘A traumatic and difficult election to watch’
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga-based American weighs in on the US election.
Honour the ‘gentlemen’s agreement’: Demos
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
Threats from Micronesian countries to pull out of the Pacific Islands Forum should be taken seriously, says the Opposition leader.
NZ MP Cook Islander at heart
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
Munokoapoto Williams paid tribute to the support she received from her Cook Islands community after taking on top role in New Zealand government.
New CI News website goes live
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
A new and revamped digital experience now awaits readers at cookislandsnews.com. The newspaper’s new website went live yesterday, bringing forward a renewed digital presence for the nation’s flagship newspaper. Readers will now be able to access a range of new content including video, photo features, and curated content, bringing out the best the Cook Islands have […]
Song Quest contest bring out the love of singing
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Love for lyrics attracts the lone male artist back to the annual juniors singing competition.
Nikao Sokattak on the rise
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga and Puaikura maintain their lead in the premier men’s and senior women’s football competition.
Sumatra: The last place on Earth
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Art, Features
A local photographer hopes to bring Cook Islanders closer to an experience that will open their eyes to what many describe as one of world’s worst industries; the palm oil industry in Indonesia.
Bumper crowd at local art exhibition
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National
A crowd of more than 100 people turned out to Mahiriki Tangaroa’s new exhibition ‘In a Perfect World’ at Bergman Gallery, Taputapuatea.
Local resort wins top regional award
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Pacific Resort Rarotonga has been awarded the 2020 Readers’ Choice Award for the Pacific Islands Best International Hotel and Resort.
Ruta Tangiiau Mave: More than just ‘trick or treat’
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
OPINION: It interests me, why people view the moon negatively, when we use it so often for tides, fishing and planting.
Opposition questions police probe
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Opposition Democratic Party is dismayed with police announcement of an investigation into the disappearance of a little boy at sea 13 months after he went missing while travelling on an inter-island vessel.
Drug charge withdrawn
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Rarotonga man cleared of methamphetamine charge now faces Court in relation to a Class B controlled drug.