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LETTER: Minimum wage freeze slammed

Monday 12 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"Now government can’t even agree to increase the basic wage above $8 per hour and yet these ‘little people’ are the very ones who are carrying the economy because they spend all their wages every week on just existing."

Outpatients gets 250k upgrade, PM’s Office 100k

Monday 12 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Government infrastructure has recently been given a facelift to make them more fit for purpose.

Opposition demands action on cabinet MP after release of audit report

Monday 12 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

The Leader of the Opposition says there must be repercussions on Minister of Corrective Services George Maggie Angene and his CEO following the findings of an audit report that looked into a work release arrangement from prison for a convicted child killer.

Cook Islands Superfund increases withdrawal limit from 15k to 45k

Monday 12 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

The national superfund has increased the withdrawal threshold for those who wish to opt out and take a lump sum upon retirement, in a move that’s expected to release the fund from providing pensions for life to approximately 170 individuals.

Sea Eagles beat the Sharks

Saturday 10 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

In what was an intense tit for tat match, the Ngatangiia Matavera Sea Eagles came out the soaring victors in Thursday's premier match game.

Are Taunga of Araura - 'We invest our Ariki in our traditional procedures'

Saturday 10 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend

The investiture of the second Tamatoa Ariki was held last week, just over a month after Taraota Tom was invested with the title on the island of Aitutaki. House of Ariki, the parliamentary body composed of Cook Islands high chiefs, refused to attend both investitures because of the "ongoing dispute over the title". But the sub chiefs backing the newly-crowned Tamatoa Ariki Teao Tangaroa say they will decide the legitimate holder.

Palmerston remembers Prince Philip's 1971 visit

Saturday 10 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

The people of Palmerston Island took a day off from work yesterday to pay respect to the late Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

Covid mass testing lab won't be ready when country 'opens for business'

Saturday 10 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Health, In Depth, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown's date for a two-way travel bubble on May 1 will come before the country has a rapid Covid-19 testing system.

KATA: Aitutaki investiture

Saturday 10 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

OPINION: Living with nature an inspiration

Saturday 10 April 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Living off the grid with limited power and internet might seem a little farfetched to some. But visiting June and Andrew Hosking's self-sustaining homestead in Mauke really does get you thinking twice about off the grid possibilities of day-to-day living. By Te Ipukarea Society.

Autism's Blue Day a huge success

Saturday 10 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Autism Cook Islands were overwhelmed with the amount of support received yesterday at their Autism Awareness 'Blue Day.'

Unuia wins Te Mire ‘Atu

Saturday 10 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National

Judges had a difficult time selecting an overall winner at the Composers Competition with each contestant showcasing an excellent display of talent.

Covid-19 tracing app ready by end of April, Chamber of Commerce says

Saturday 10 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

While Prime Minister Mark Brown’s government says the Cook Islands will be “open for business” by May 1, the Chamber of Commerce says the long awaited and required contact tracing app will be ready for download well before then.

Covid economic package extended

Saturday 10 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

Government has extended the wage subsidy and other grants until the end of June, bringing some relief to businesses and workers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

KATA: Rice shortage in Raro

Friday 9 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

LETTERS: Barking up the wrong tree

Friday 9 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"Your correspondent’s great faith in PM Arden is touching but misplaced. Personally, I feel her attitude is the main barrier to both travel and vaccination, which could occur concurrently and safely tomorrow."

Police receive added boost to sea surveillance abilities

Friday 9 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

Cook Islands Police Service Maritime Division has received an added boost with new electronic equipment to advance its technical capability in surveillance operations.

Rarotonga runs out of rice

Friday 9 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National

Rarotonga residents looking for rice have had little luck finding their favourite staple food on the shelves of local supermarkets and other stores this week.