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Arorangi reclaim the ‘log of wood’

Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

A determined Arorangi battled hard to reclaim the Kumete Cup after a brilliant performance in the annual competition at the National Stadium in Nikao.

OPINION: Pet Talk: Heartworm, the silent killer

Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Heartworm disease is a major health issue for dogs in the Cook Islands, but many pet owners remain unaware of its existence and severity. Dr Ellen McBryde explains.

LETTER: Hydro pole crash a wake-up call

Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Daily letters for Wednesday June 9, 2021

KATA: Budget of Revival

Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Understanding the importance of Oceans Day

Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National

Eight government agencies participated in World Oceans Day yesterday, sharing information and advocacy for environmental awareness under the theme ‘Life and livelihoods.’

Sydney Opera House lit with Piho’s photography to mark Oceans Day

Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National

Award winning photographer Charlotte Piho had five of her photos featured alongside many of Australia’s most respected artists on the sails of the Sydney Opera House to mark World Oceans Day.

Steady start to round two of Covid-19 vaccinations

Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National

As of Tuesday evening, 618 Rarotonga residents had received their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine at Rarotonga hospital

Public kept in the dark over power cuts

Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

Electricity was cut to parts of Rarotonga on Monday, knocking out the Ministry of Justice server, causing further delays and postponements on Tuesday.

Businesses eye layoffs with end to government support

Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

The Chamber of Commerce reacted to yesterday’s unveiling of the budget with a warning that businesses could be forced to lay off workers in the absence of government financial support for vulnerable companies.

Netball queens

Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

The highly competitive Rarotonga Netball Club Competition ended as expected on Saturday with a thrilling conclusion.

Dancing to the finish line

Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Bim Kiriau of Avatiu celebrates as he nears the finish line in the 4x100 metre father and son relay at the annual village competition (Kumete Games) on Monday.

KATA: Too big and too old? Cut that tree down

Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: Govt continues to spend ‘unnecessarily’

Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

It was a proud moment for the country when 20 years ago the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) began operations following the merger of the Cook Islands Development Bank and the Post Office Savings Bank. Yet high interest rates continue to plague borrowers in the Cook Islands, writes Opposition leader Tina Pupuke Browne.

OPINION: Live and let live

Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Is the world going mad? Are we making mountains out of mole hills? Can we not say or do anything anymore without offending anyone and if we do must it be the worst thing in the world? By Ruta Mave.

Local participation in regional fisheries meet

Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The Cook Islands was one of 22 Pacific island countries and territories that met last week for the thirteenth SPC Heads of Fisheries meeting.

Drunk drivers spend weekend in prison

Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

The driver of the truck involved in a crash which wrecked a power pole and brought down cables in Panama on Friday night is likely to appear in court on Thursday.

100 demerit points and you’re walking

Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands residents with stacked minor driving offences run the risk of losing their licence with police enforcing demerit points on old offences dating back to 2016.