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OPINION: Building upon the Henry Puna dynasty

Saturday 8 May 2021 | Written by Wilkie Rasmussen | Published in Opinion, Tropical Chronicles

There are examples of countries that when their leaders retired, they handed over the top job to their wives. Are we seeing this in the Cook Islands now? By Wilkie Rasmussen

From chips to riches

Saturday 8 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Hard work and determination have taken Mike Pero from relatively humble beginnings, working in his father’s fish and chip shop, to becoming one of New Zealand’s most successful businessman.

World Health Organisation assisting with mystery virus

Saturday 8 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

Regional health experts have been called in to support Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health with a mystery virus circulating in Rarotonga.

Fix dengue, paramount chief says

Saturday 8 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Growing cases of dengue and a mystery virus casts doubt on Cook Islands health system’s ability to handle serious illnesses including Covid-19, Takitumu chief Pa Marie Ariki says.

Mother’s Day is every day

Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local

Being a mum has taught Kopurei (Kopu) Anguna many life lessons. In an interview with senior journalist Melina Etches, she shares her experiences and some tips on how to be a good mother to your children.

Our future inheritance –‘claim it or lose it’

Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

We have struggled much, learned much, survived through many different phases of socio-economic changes and though still confronting economic challenges and downturns throughout our traditional, religious and political history, writes Bishop Tutai Pere in this week's Church Talk column.

Doctor and firemen on standby at hot chilli eating contest

Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

The heat was on recently at Vili’s Burger Joint in Matavera for Paul Lynch’s Chilli Eating Competition and Hot Burger Challenge.

Fashion extravaganza planned for Aitutaki

Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Outer Islands

Aspiring and established fashion designers from Aitutaki and Rarotonga are being encouraged to share their creations in the first Aitutaki Fashion Extravaganza.

KATA: Audit office in overdrive

Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Pero’s Pasifika Air pivots to pawpaws

Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Mike Pero’s Pasifika Air aims to reignite the country’s pawpaw industry by providing affordable freight to New Zealand.

Manihiki ‘wasn’t ready to let Henry go’

Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

The sound of drum beats accompanied the welcome back to Rarotonga yesterday afternoon of Manihiki’s newly elected Member of Parliament, Akaiti Puna.

Dengue reaches Mangaia

Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Dengue has now spread to three of the Pa Enua – Mauke, Aitutaki and the latest island Mangaia, according to a dengue report published on Tuesday. All three islands have one probable case of type-two-dengue.

Penrhyn ‘theft’ charges dismissed

Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

In the High Court yesterday the prosecution withdrew charges against Kanea Turama for allegedly stealing $7718 of public money from Penrhyn island’s energy division.

Resorts complete $10m in renovation projects

Friday 7 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National

Local company Pacific Resort Hotel Group announced the completion of a $10 million renovation project for two of their resort complexes.

Top four battle in football festival

Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

After three days of intense football games and a much-needed rest day, top teams return to the field with polished skills and new game plans, hungry for a spot in the finals on Saturday.

LETTER: Freeze wages of $60k plus

Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"Because when everyone got the internet and power subsidies, all government workers got an unintended pay rise."

One Cook Islands celebrates seven years

Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

The One Cook Islands (OCI) political movement celebrated its seventh birthday on the island of Aitutaki last week.

KATA: Dengue in the outer islands

Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Village health clinics to close as government prepares for vaccination rollout

Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

Most puna clinics will close for about 10 weeks from May 10 for staff to assist with the vaccine rollout, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO).

Bubble sign off by end of week, government says

Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

Final signoff on the travel bubble between the Cook Islands and New Zealand by the top health officials in both countries is expected to occur later this week, a government spokesperson says.