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Putting energy into preparation and prevention

Thursday 15 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Seven police officers took part in a first aid and emergency response session where they were refreshed on the importance of quick responses in emergency situations and how they can save lives.

Rarotonga gears up for Te Maeva Nui festival

Thursday 15 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Culture, National

Ngatuaine Maui from the Ministry of Cultural Development says there’s pent-up excitement for this year’s Te Maeva Nui festivities after the event was cancelled last year due to Covid-19.

Puna sacked from National Environment Service

Thursday 15 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Nga Puna has been sacked from his role as director of the National Environment Service, becoming the second high profile termination of a senior government official this year.

$50m airport master plan in the works

Thursday 15 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

A long-awaited master plan for Rarotonga International Airport is gradually being rolled out as tourists return to the island.

Netball in Paradise returning to Raro

Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

After one long year, the biggest netball competition in the Cook Islands will make a comeback to the courts in December.

KATA: Computer gear for police

Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTER: Worship of money impacts all human societies

Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for July 14, 2021

Dog and cat desexing clinic a combined effort

Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Te Are Manu set up its first mobile community pet clinic in Murienua on Tuesday in an attempt to help control the increasing dog and cat population on Rarotonga.

Suwarrow island shelter renovated

Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

The island shelter on Suwarrow has recently undergone a ‘remarkable’ transformation with the help of a local construction company.

Runner tourists front with cash

Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Kiwi tourists caught on CCTV doing a runner from Trader Jacks have finally returned to the establishment and paid up.

Equipping teachers to teach writing

Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National

Rarotonga primary school teachers have met in Sinai Hall in Avarua over the past two days to better equip themselves to teach literacy.

Government preparing response to ‘RSV’ virus affecting Kiwi kids

Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

As government prepares its response to a respiratory virus that’s putting Kiwi children at risk, questions have been raised after a Health Ministry social media post related to the outbreak was deleted when a senior official said he was not consulted on the matter.

New laptops to aid police investigative legwork

Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

A consignment of computer equipment landed at the Cook Islands police headquarters on Tuesday, injecting a much needed boost into investigative capacity.

Team Cook Islands unfazed by growing Covid cases in Japan

Tuesday 13 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Rarotonga-based members of Team Cook Islands to Tokyo Olympic Games are looking forward to the event despite concerns over increasing number of Covid-19 infections in Japan.

KATA: Beating a dead horse?

Tuesday 13 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Building and maintaining legacy for all Cook Islanders

Tuesday 13 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

We are the only country in the Pacific that reveres our culture so strongly that we established a standalone ministry dedicated to the nurturing and preservation of our culture – our peu Maori, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.