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Wait for new elderly care centre continues

Tuesday 8 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The mamas who regularly enjoy the services of the Are Pa Metua – a centre for the elderly to meet and enjoy activities together – are disappointed that the Government has not contacted their coordinator regarding the progress of their new facility in Panama, which they say was promised back in February.

Cook Islands detects first positive Covid-19 case

Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

(UPDATE - This case was deemed a historical case of Covid-19 and is not being classified as an active positive case). A Cook Islands man who has been on holiday in Rarotonga since May 21, 2021 has tested positive for Covid-19, after requesting to be swabbed Friday evening. The alert level remains unchanged and the risk to public remains low, government says.

Keanui’s biodiversity bonanza

Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Gerald McCormack | Published in Features, In Depth

Residents often talk about Cook Islands biodiversity, but few have discovered as many unrecorded species as six-year-old Keanui Selam. His recent insect-catching expeditions led to the discovery of eight unrecorded species of Heteroptera, a group of insects known as true bugs, or typical bugs. By Gerald McCormack of the Natural Heritage Trust.

Cook’s buses get smart

Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Weekend

The wheels keep turning for the Cook family who have been providing public transport on Rarotonga for more than 30 years. Al Williams caught up with them at their Nikao operation.

The challenges of drafting legislation in microstates

Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, In Depth

A decade ago, the powers that be decided the Cook Islands needed updated companies legislation and a digital registry of companies allowed to do business in the country. It was a ‘smart government’ initiative, where services offered by the state are efficient, cost-effective, and allow people to avoid the agony of long queues. But sometimes the best of intentions can lead to unintended consequences.

OPINION: Are leaders born or made?

Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Leaders in 2021 who connect, who are compassionate and are teachable and led, are leaders who have the tools and vision to voyage us through the storms, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

OPINION: From humble beginnings to Te Ipukarea Society’s silver jubilee

Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

A 25th anniversary is known as a silver jubilee and this year sees Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) celebrating that significant milestone.

KATA: Medicinal marijuana

Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTER: To Tatou Vai being set up for ‘failure’

Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"On Thursday night, I attended the Puaikura public meeting on the amended To Tatou Vai Bill. The poor turnout suggests that the people have lost confidence in the process," writes Justine Flanagan from Te Vai Ora Maori

Wheeling away with wacky hairdos

Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

To celebrate Apii Te Uki Ou’s 28th birthday on Friday, May 28 students and teachers wore “wacky hair” and brought wheels to school.

PM’s leadership lessons: From one prefect to another

Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown shares how becoming a school prefect about 40 years ago helped him recognise his abilities as a leader.

Jon Lindsay memorial concert next week

Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Jon Lindsay memorial concert has been postponed to 6pm next Saturday, June 12, at the National Auditorium dome.

After crew vax, Vaka heads North

Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

To protect the people of the beautiful Pa Enua, Vaka Marumaru Atua’s voyage to the Northern Group has been delayed in order for the team to receive their full Covid-19 Pfizer vaccinations.

Te Paa Tiare O Enuamanu launched

Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands

The Atiu Tourism Industry Council and the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation celebrated a significant milestone this week by launching Te Paa Tiare O Enuamanu, the official community programme for Atiu.

Aggressive marketing to entice tourists back

Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National

There’s an aggressive marketing campaign to get tourists back to the Cook Islands. It will be measured but it’s a matter of time, authorities say.

Happy Valley netters claim open titles

Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Takuvaine made a clean sweep in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition open division, winning the open 1 and 2 titles on Wednesday night.

CHURCH TALK: A message of encouragement – something’s better than nothing

Friday 4 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

Sometimes the enormity of the task in front of us is so daunting, so overwhelming, that getting started and staying with it can feel impossible, writes Angaroakau Williams – second counselor in the District Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.