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Young swimmers make a splash in annual swim event

Friday 19 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Thursday's hot weather provided the perfect environment for the primary school’s swimming competition held at Vaiana’s, Nikao lagoon.

Local


Covid-19 vaccine consultations receive strong local support

Thursday 18 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health

Most participants at the well-attended Te Marae Ora health ministry public consultations for the Covid-19 vaccination programme ‘supported the vaccine’

Health


Niue adopts Cooksafe contact tracing system

Thursday 18 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local

The CookSafe contact tracing system is now expanding across the Pacific, with the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce having entered into an agreement to implement the system in Niue, rebranded there as ‘RockSafe’.

Local


Pull up your odd socks for Down syndrome

Thursday 18 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National

Friday is a great day to show off the socks you own that are missing a pair – and for a good cause.

National


‘Negotiation’ text messages presented in Court during charter flight trial

Thursday 18 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Text messages and mobile calls between Prime Minister Mark Brown and his deputy Robert Tapaitau in the aftermath of the 2018 General Elections were presented in the High Court yesterday.

Local


PM welcomes Opposition’s stance on seabed mining

Thursday 18 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, Environment, National

As the debate continues over the pros and cons of deep sea mining, there is now unanimous support by both major political parties for exploration by companies interested in harvesting minerals from the ocean floor.

Economy


Former Govt MP was medical referral, court hears during charter flight case

Thursday 18 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

A former MP from the governing Cook Islands Party was a medical referral in the charter flight that picked up Independent MP Robert Tapaitau from Penrhyn.

Local

Drummers show off their girl power

Thursday 18 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Lia Taio loves her culture so much she opted out of swimming training because it clashed with drumming rehearsals.

Culture


Rubbing shoulders with greats

Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports

Olympic-bound athletes Jade Tierney and Kohl Tamarua-Horton had an opportunity to compete alongside New Zealand’s top kayakers last month.

Other Sports


LETTER: Chamber defends CookSafe contact tracing

Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor

"It’s up to all of us – individuals, businesses, the community at large – to play our part in keeping the Cook Islands safe and Covid-free."

Letters to the Editor


2018 and 2019 Audit report highlights recurring issues

Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Recurring issues such as poor record keeping, scant evidence, and limiting access to auditors, continue to prevent the Cook Islands Audit Office from endorsing the government’s financial position.

Economy


Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

A unique mix of carvings by artist Hori Miller complemented the scenic beachfront ocean view of his art exhibition in Vaimaanga Tuesday night.

Culture


Flight delivers personal protective equipment

Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

A cargo flight that arrived and departed Rarotonga Tuesday delivered medical equipment, government said.

Health


Chartered flight was for ‘medical referral’

Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

One of the chartered flights in the aftermath of the June 14, 2018 General Election was for medical referral, defence lawyer Kieran Raftery QC told the High Court yesterday.

Local


‘Politicians always want to push boundaries’

Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

A former Clerk of Parliament told the High Court yesterday during the high-profile charter flight case he would not have signed any documents for the approval of flights to pick the newly-elected MPs from the Pa Enua after the 2018 elections.

Local


Demos reject calls for decade-long ban on seabed mining in policy flip

Wednesday 17 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National

Following a recent public consultation in the northern group and an internal policy review, the Opposition Democratic Party has come out against a ten-year moratorium on seabed mining.

Environment


Three-way tussle for top Olympic Committee role

Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports

Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) will hold its annual general meeting tomorrow at Atiu Hostel.

Other Sports


Teen banned from driving

Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

A 17-year-old has been disqualified from driving or holding a drivers’ licence in the Cook Islands for two years.

Crime

Girls add flair and flavour to male dominated art

Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Te Maeva Nui ‘Emo’anga Tangi Kaara 2021 drumming competition will feature a near all girls team of drummers to add flair and flavour to the usually male dominated art.

Culture


PM’s tour sparks bubble hopes

Tuesday 16 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

As pressure builds from tourism industry stakeholders to establish a travel bubble with New Zealand, the Prime Minister has announced his first official visit to Aotearoa to meet with counterpart Jacinda Ardern.

Economy


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