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Police curfew checks ‘abusing rights’

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

Concerns have been raised over police’s nightly curfew checks on accused persons out on bail.

Injunction sought to stop dumping of water treatment sludge

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

A group of landowners is seeking an injunction to stop Rarotonga's water agency dumping sludge removed from settling ponds, onto a Takuvaine property that’s next to taro patches.

‘Empowerment retreat’ for 300 Health staff

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National

This weekend about 300 Te Marae Ora staff will attend an empowerment retreat at the Edgewater Resort.

Covid-19 vaccination of entire country by end of July, government says

Thursday 13 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

Cook Islands residents can expect to receive their first dosage of the Covid-19 vaccine next week under a government plan unveiled yesterday.

Covid-19 vaccinations to begin next week, government says

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands residents will begin receiving their first dosage of the Covid-19 vaccine next week under a government plan released to the public on Wednesday.

Rivalry brings out the best in top two golfers

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

A friendly rivalry between the Cook Islands’ top two male golfers has resulted in a new Rarotonga Golf Club course record.

OPINION: When dogs bite

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Dr. Ellen McBryde | Published in Editorials, Opinion

No surprises here – dog bite wounds are one of the most common reasons pet owners contact the vet clinic. But why do dogs bite? And what can we do about it? By Dr Ellen McBryde of Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Who are we without our Maori language?

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Taputukura Mariri was honoured to receive a warrant of appointment to the Kopapa Reo Maori, the Maori Language Commission on Tuesday.

More passengers, freight with Dreamliner

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Flights from New Zealand start with a trickle in May and turn daily in July according to Air New Zealand’s flight schedule.

Nurses answer the call

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

On International Nurses’ Day today, Cook Islands health minister has paid tribute to nurses around the world, including our own, as well as Cook Islander Louisa Akavi, who has been missing for seven years since her kidnapping in 2013.

Removal of almond and ironwood trees for safety, government agency says

Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has started to remove four trees from the Avarua township median strip.

Titikaveka extend netball lead

Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Netball, Sports

Titikaveka premier has extended their lead in the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition after a superb win on Saturday.

Eels rue indiscipline in loss

Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The Avatiu Nikao Eels are hoping to bounce back in the do-or-die clash against Arorangi Bears this weekend to keep their domestic rugby league title hopes alive.

OPINION: Journey to recovery ‘may be a road short lived’

Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Te Marae Ora’s response to this dengue outbreak must be challenged with serious questions, writes Opposition leader Tina Pupuke Browne.

KATA: Bubble burglaries

Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Our ‘forgotten’ wartime knitters honoured

Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Cook Islands women whose knitting skills helped keep soldiers warm on the front lines during World War I and II have been honoured.

Our dancing ‘shows who we are’

Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Heretini Tarau will step onto the stage alone for the first time to represent her home island of Rakahanga at the Mire Ura Senior Dance Competition tomorrow night.