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Protecting and managing wildlife of Suwarrow

Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands

The isolated atoll of Suwarrow and a life of peaceful solitude awaits two adventurous souls who are expected to travel to the remote atoll today.

Exciting year ahead for schools

Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education, National

The past couple of weeks have been abuzz with families eagerly preparing for the new school year with enthusiastic learners and teachers heading back to school on Rarotonga and the Pa Enua on Monday.

Nom de plumes letters policy reinstated

Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Cook Islands News is re-opening its editorial columns to letters to the editor by writers using nom de plumes as opposed to their real names.

Rubbish dumping not on, says MP

Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Members of the public and campers at the Social Centre in Nikao are being asked to look after their rubbish.

Sport and leisure focus of Pursuit in Paradise

Monday 25 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

If you’re looking to add a fitness challenge to your Pa Enua travel plans – then the 2021 Aitutaki Marathon set for Saturday March 27 is for you.

OPINION: It’s not what you know, it’s who you know

Monday 25 January 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Is government’s financial assistance and funding going to the right people? Ruta Tangiiau Mave writes.

LETTER: Aboriginals don't mark January 26

Monday 25 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"The arrival of large numbers of people from Britain started a catastrophic change for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations that had lived on the land for over 60,000 years; the oldest living culture on planet Earth. "

CookSafe contact tracing specifically for Cook Islanders, says Chamber

Monday 25 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

With the addition of Bluetooth functionality to the CookSafe contact tracing system on the horizon, the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce would like to remind all Cook Islanders how important it is to keep using their CookSafe cards.

Ready to rep the Cook Islands

Monday 25 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Emma Tepaeru Kainuku-Walsh, Miss Cook Islands 2019 pageant first runner-up in, will represent Cook Islands at the 60th Miss International beauty pageant this year.

Government responds to latest community Covid case in NZ

Monday 25 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Following a confirmed community Covid-19 case in Northland New Zealand, Te Marae Ora is keeping in daily contact with the New Zealand Ministry of Health and will implement further measures as required if the situation changes.

Humble hero saves kids at Trader Jack’s

Monday 25 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National

Three young people who got into trouble in the water at Trader Jack’s on Saturday, have a locally trained lifeguard to thank for saving their lives.

Passengers told to wear masks

Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy, National

As 41 people arrived back on Rarotonga on Friday, another 125 Cook Islanders head back to New Zealand this afternoon.

Terangi the turtle recovers

Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Te Ara O Te Onu Cook Islands has released the endangered Hawksbill turtle named Terangi that was found trapped in a fishing net, into the lagoon in Tikioki, after a short “staycation” in the salt water pool at Ocean Escape Resort.

Hospital Covid ward ready for activation

Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National

Protective gear is in stock, staff have been trained, and renovations are complete at a specially-equipped and segregated ward at Rarotonga Hospital, where severely ill patients will be treated should coronavirus arrive in the Cook Islands.

Kata: Google threatens to withdraw from Oz

Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Tips and tricks to achieving an eco-friendly school year

Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

With school starting on Monday, we have put together some tips on how students can reduce the amount of waste an individual can create, particularly when it comes to lunch waste.