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Figures show Covid-19 hitting economy harder than expected

Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Border closures in place to keep Covid-19 out of the country are taking a worse toll on the economy than forecasted, according to government’s latest figures.

Elderly care centre Are Pa Metua gets beachfront home

Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Smiles and relief were evident from the Are Pa Metua members at Prime Minister Mark Brown’s announcement that a new location for the Centre had been confirmed.

Kata: Absentee voting in Parliament

Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Will nodule mining impact animals that live on the ocean floor?

Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Gerald McCormack | Published in Features, Go Local

A closer look at the potential impact of nodule mining on the megafauna associated with nodules in the Cook Islands EEZ from Penrhyn southward to Aitutaki and Palmerston. By Gerald McCormack, Director of the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust.

Tacos with a twist

Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, Food

A Mexican classic with an Indian (local) twist, Flying Turtle Café’s fresh fish roti tacos is a dish not to be missed. By chef Shivnesh Chandra.

LETTERS: Changing narrative regarding USP

Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"It is a Fiji Government problem that is impacting USP and correspondingly it is Fiji Government credibility that is seriously eroded."

Centenarian Mama Mare laid to rest

Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Mama Matake Paruru also known as Mama Mare, has passed away at the age of 100.

Prime Minister opens million-dollar Pukapuka Hospital

Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands

The official opening of the new Pukapuka Hospital proved a fitting way to round out the end of Prime Minister Mark Brown’s northern group mission last week.

Well-know community figure was woman of many hats

Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Hundreds attended the requiem mass for Henrica Ngamarama Wilson-Marona, also well known as Mama Henrica, yesterday at the St Joseph’s Cathedral.

Punanga Nui Market set to review vendor policy

Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

The market's managers are planning to review policy following a recent social media debate on what should be on sale at the popular attraction.

Parliament reform hits snag

Thursday 11 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics

The Opposition Democratic Party says allowing travelling MPs to nominate a ‘proxy’ to stand in for Parliament votes during their absence isn’t a good option to increase the number of days the House sits every year.

Youngsters gear up for triathlon meet

Wednesday 10 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The annual Kids Triathlon to be held this weekend will see competition in three age categories; age 9 and under, age 10-12 and age 13-16.

‘For our children and generations to come’

Wednesday 10 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

After years of land ownership disputes, the newly upgraded Ngatangiia Matavera Health Centre and netball courts opened this week.

Million-dollar conversation

Wednesday 10 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islander Mike Pero will be the guest speaker at the Tourism Industry Council general meeting Thursday at Edgewater Resort and Spa.

Operation Namu launched to address dengue outbreak

Wednesday 10 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

A one-day mass cleaning campaign to remove the breeding places of dengue carrying mosquitos is scheduled for Friday.

Fractured Forum as Puna takes helm

Wednesday 10 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics

As Cook Islands politician Henry Puna prepares to assume the role of Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, he faces a monumental challenge in restoring the spirit of Pacific cooperation at a time when many say the region needs it most.

Works continue on Rarotonga's roads

Wednesday 10 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Road works continue this week along the Muri/Ngatangiia to Matavera main road.

Building confidence through training

Wednesday 10 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Geoportal Training Workshop successfully ended last week with praise from the facilitators for participants from the southern group islands.