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Clampdown on unlicensed taxis

Thursday 1 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

There are concerns unlicensed taxi owners working under the radar are stealing business from licensed operators who pay premium rates to operate from Rarotonga International Airport.

Service with a ‘steely gaze’

Thursday 1 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National

The new Cook Islands Police Commissioner James Keenan says Australasian contacts are already helping him with ongoing investigations.

Training the Next Generation of Indigenous Data Scientists

Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth

A new workshop explores the right of Indigenous people to govern the collection, ownership and use of their biological and cultural data. By Sabrina Imbler from the New York Times.

Deep sea mining by 2023 gets green light in Pacific

Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Nauru, Regional

Deep sea mining has got a green light to begin in the Pacific by 2023 after Nauru triggered a rule at the International Seabed Authority.

National coach teaches swimming to teachers

Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands national swimming team head coach Horst Miehe arrived in country last week to conduct for the first time a coaching course with 12 teachers on Rarotonga.

Lawn bowls triples rolls on to a successful 2021

Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

It’s been a busy 2021 for triples lawn bowls teams on Rarotonga, with Bowls Cook Islands having 30 men’s and 27 women’s teams compete for the national triples titles recently.

OPINION: MPs suggestion to delay election poorly researched

Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion

During the recent sitting of Parliament, two MPs from both side of the house tried to push forward the argument that if Covid-19 continues to affect the country’s financial situation, the forthcoming general elections should be delayed. Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party, says those MP’s haven’t done their homework.

KATA: Spare parts

Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Resident in need of vaccination given run-around

Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Letters for June 30, 2021

Donations bring relief as temperatures drop

Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Outer Islands

Aitutaki families in need have received a warm embrace from Rarotonga residents who have donated winter clothes to those less fortunate.

Covid legislation targeting misinformation extended

Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

The Covid-19 Amendment Act, designed to protect the country against the virus through border restrictions and combatting misinformation, was extended for another six months during Parliament last week.

Holiday recognises traditional leaders

Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The Ra O Te Ui Ariki (Ariki Day) public holiday will be observed this Friday.

Aitutaki eggs cracking the Cook Islands market

Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands

Atai farms in Aitutaki has reignited its free range egg farm and is selling to Rarotonga cafes.

Emergency call brings new fire truck to Raro

Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

A much needed truck will soon ease the demands of fire emergencies on Rarotonga.

Aitutaki welcomes autism awareness

Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Autism Cook Islands had a successful week last week, taking their ‘Getting to know Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Workshop’ over to Aitutaki and spreading further awareness within schools and members of the island community.

OPINION: Honouring the landowners for their support

Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

The completion of the Rarotonga water project is a huge achievement and is a developmental landmark for our country as it will have significant national health, economic and environmental benefits, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.

KATA: The return of tourists

Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Govt completes Raro’s water intake handover

Tuesday 29 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Landowners now urged to get behind and support the disinfection phase of Rarotonga’s water treatment facilities following the conclusion of the intake recognition ceremony yesterday.