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Pukapuka targets crown-of-thorns starfish

Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National

Pukapuka is working to remove crown-of-thorns starfish – taramea – from the Northern Group atoll’s reef to prevent the damage that it causes to the coral.

A veteran’s headstone unveiling

Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The journey of searching for and connecting families of WWI soldiers is an emotional one, says the country’s chief archivist, Paula Paniani.

Health ministry monitoring mysterious virus

Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

An unidentified virus is spreading amongst residents, while the dengue outbreak continues to also put stress on the healthcare system with increased hospitalisations.

Singing and dancing loud and proud

Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The annual Rarotonga Schools Culture Festival on Wednesday night displayed passionate and inspiring performances from each group.

High school bowling programme to commence in June

Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Cook Islands Bowls will run a development programme for high school students on Rarotonga, commencing in term two of this year.

Badminton youngsters to compete in NZ

Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Sports

Cook Islands is set to become first international team to compete in New Zealand since 2019.

‘Giving back to the community’

Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Community members praise tree trimming and maintenance work led by a former deputy prime minister who is expected to contest the 2022 general election.

KATA: Welcome back Clerk

Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Students raise the roof for Cook Islands culture

Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Culture, National

The national sports arena was brought to life on Tuesday night with the dancing and singing of young Cook Islanders proudly showcasing their culture on the opening night at the Rarotonga Schools’ Culture Festival.

Puna aims to keep Forum together

Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

The incoming Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum intends to push ‘as hard and as fast as I can, so that the Forum family will remain intact and complete as it is’.

Government receives $20m from NZ for Covid-19 economic response

Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

The Cook Islands government has confirmed $20 million it received from their New Zealand counterpart will go towards the Covid-19 Economic Response Plan (ERP).

ANZAC focus on the sacrifices of women

Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

The ANZAC Day Dawn Service this Sunday will have a special focus on women’s sacrifices.

Vainerere is back in the House

Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

Tangata Vainerere was officially confirmed as the new Clerk of Parliament – for the second time around – by the Parliament, just over a year after he was sacked in March 2020.

Close battles in opening round two matches

Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports

Avatiu premier side has maintained their unbeaten run in the Rarotonga Netball Competition.

New rugby league champions beckons

Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Defending champions Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles’ reign is all but over after another heavy loss in the weekly competition.

LETTERS: ‘Don’t blame market manager, blame Cabinet’

Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor I am disgusted and totally disappointed how Government carried out the unlawful expenditure of $274,000 for tarsealing the Punanga Nui Market.

Govt holds accreditation ceremony for former PM

Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Government yesterday held an accreditation ceremony for former prime minister and incoming Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Henry Puna.

New machines to lift food production

Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands

New machinery for Mauke and Atiu will help the islands increase food production and the expansion of growing areas.

Fair play goal for telecom ‘ref’

Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Technology

Bernard Hill is here to make sure our internet providers play fair. Hill was appointed to a three-year term at the beginning of last year as the chair of the Competition and Regulatory Authority.