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A hive of activity
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The Avatiu wharf was a buzz yesterday with cargo vessel Olomana anchoring ready to offload cargo for Rarotonga. Also spotted was the barge MV Taunga Nui that returned on Wednesday evening after delivering cargo and machinery to the northern group as well as taking a government delegation. Road workers were also busy fixing the Avatiu […]
NZ delegation assists with bubble prep
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
A delegation from New Zealand is in Rarotonga assisting with preparations for two-way quarantine-free travel, which officials said could be in place by the end of March.
Dengue cases increase
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
There are now 14 dengue type-2 cases in Rarotonga.
Local Covid-19 tracing app gets Bluetooth upgrade
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Attendees at the Tourism Industry Council meeting on Thursday were frustrated at the lack of information surrounding the opening of the Cook Islands border to New Zealanders.
Opposition welcomes amendment to licencing regulation
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
Opposition Police shadow minister MP Tama Tuavera has welcomed the government’s decision to revoke “restrictive, burdensome and discriminatory rules” on drivers aged 60 and over.
PM Brown defends Puna’s selection
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands, Politics, Regional
Pacific Islands Forum has been most effective when they have worked together as a single, unified body, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Plastic bottles, what a waste!
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in
Plastic bottle waste is currently making up about 20 per cent of the waste found in our landfill.
United we stand, divided we fall
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The tools of unity are not leverage or self-interest, nor are they arrogance and pride, because all of these will split a country, a family, a region into parts they may never heal again or come together.
‘Sons for the return home’
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, Weekend
New Zealand Maori plans to resettle Rarotonga. As a land-war brewed in the Waikato in 1863, a New Zealand ngāti, befriended by Kainuku ariki, looked to Rarotonga as a possible site for refugee resettlement.
School welcomes newcomers with traditional feast
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Apii Te Uki Ou held a school umu on Thursday night, to come together as an extended school family and foster community spirit.
A journey of modern Pacific art
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
The logistics of taking part in an international art fair when you are an art gallery based on a small island in the Pacific is challenging at the best of times. When you add the year that has been into the mix, it all gets very interesting. By Rachel Smith.
Winning start for Avatiu Eels
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
Defending champions Tupapa Panthers will take on minnows Titikaveka Bulldogs in their opening match this afternoon.
Beach battle intensifies
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
On Wednesday, day two of the CIFA Beach Soccer Competition kicked off in what turned out into another great afternoon for football.
Whale Songs Could Reveal Deep Secrets Beneath the Oceans
Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth
A team of American scientists are using whale songs to study the earth's deep interior. By Robin George Andrews via The New York Times.
Sharks move camp to Rarotonga
Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports
The 2021 domestic rugby league season kicks off today with Avatiu Eels hosting Aitutaki Sharks at 5pm.
New Pasifika airline planning for June take-off
Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The proposed Pasifika Air will not be a low-cost airline but cost efficient, says its multi-millionaire owner.
READER: 'It's not what you know, it's who you know'
Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"I have seen a large amount of people in positions who are just there because it’s a job and who they know."
Hunter appointed Public Service Commissioner
Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The newly-appointed Public Service Commissioner will start his new role February 15.
USP Rarotonga campus goes smoke free
Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
The University's students and staff will face a monetary fine if they are found smoking within the campus area.
Mass cleaning to overcome dengue fever
Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
Aimed at halting the current dengue outbreak on Rarotonga, Operation Namu21 continues this week, with the Ministry of Health leading and coordinating a government-wide approach that aims to halt the spread of the mosquito-borne virus.
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