Promoted
‘When Chantal is quiet, she’s learning’
Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment, Features, Go Local
The permanent smile on her face shows that Chantal Napa is a go-getter. In partnership with American Haydn Adams, she turned a bad situation initiated by Covid-19, into a golden opportunity.
Globetrotter says ‘ka kite’ to Cooks and its infamous canines
Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, Weekend
After an extended stay in the Cook Islands, tourist-turned-volunteer Karolina Szelag is saying goodbye today to a country that gave her so much more than she ever expected.
First wedding of the year
Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
Rarotonga businessman Stephen Lyon and his long-time partner Lovelyn Gatchalian exchanged their vows in front of family and close friends this week. The wedding held at Ra Mura in Betela, Arorangi, was a special one – it was the first wedding of the year.
Stolen firearm probe ongoing
Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A week after an alleged fire arm theft incident, police yesterday said the case is still pending. The firearm is alleged to have been taken from an unsecured location.
Beach Games enter final stages
Friday 22 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The final event in the Cook Islands Beach Games 2021 started yesterday at Nikao beach courts.
Begin by putting God first
Friday 22 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Do not be satisfied in being the same person you have always been but put God first and learn to walk with Him every day, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
PM welcomes Biden decision on climate change
Friday 22 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday welcomed the United States’ commitment to re-join the Paris Agreement on climate change.
La Nina could prolong Penrhyn drought and heatwave
Friday 22 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands
Much of the country continues to grapple with the high temperatures from the summer, with the ongoing La Nina weather event believed to be responsible for drier weather in the north.
Feeling hot, hot, HOT!
Friday 22 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
For those heading to watch the action at the Cook Islands Beach Games 2021 at Nikao Social Centre, an essential item to take may be an umbrella, not because it’s raining but because the sun is scorching!
Local Covid tracing app to be ‘similar’ to NZ
Friday 22 January 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Government says an additional application to enhance the country’s Covid-19 contact tracing system will be implemented by the end of March.
Luxury cruise ship promotes Cooks trip
Friday 22 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Paul Gauguin Cruises are advertising Cook Islands as one of the destinations in its 2021 itinerary, but there's no imminent change to the temporary ban on cruise ships, officials say.
Repeat offender given second chance
Friday 22 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Recidivist offender Talimealahi Tuileila was granted bail by Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams at the High Court yesterday.
Aiming for the bullseye
Thursday 21 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Darts players who have made it through to the final rounds of the Edgewater Resort and Spa Darts Open Championship will be putting their best moves forward at this Saturday’s Championships.
"It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day"
Thursday 21 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Local letter writer welcomes the inauguration of Joe Biden as US President.
Vet clinic to welcome new staff
Thursday 21 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Te Are Manu, the Cook Islands’ only vet clinic will welcome two staff this year, adding a boost to their staff numbers.
Motorbikes are stolen regularly. And if you're a victim, odds are you won't get it back
Thursday 21 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Between one to two motorbikes are stolen each week on average, according to annual Cook Islands Police figures on reported incidents of unlawfully taken vehicles.
Government grants provide ‘lifeline’ for businesses suffering from Covid-19
Thursday 21 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The latest government cash grants are seen as vital for long-suffering businesses waiting for a travel bubble to be formed with New Zealand in the first quarter of 2021, but any delay in two-way travel would likely force government to ask Parliament for more cash.
Quarantine free travel at last
Thursday 21 January 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
The Rarotonga International Airport witnessed a glimpse of pre-Covid-19 activity early yesterday as 115 passengers boarded the first quarantine free flight to New Zealand.
Forum role to be filled in February
Wednesday 20 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The new head of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat is expected to be appointed when regional leaders meet next month.
Resorts ready to welcome guests
Wednesday 20 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
With high hopes weighing on a two-way travel bubble between Cook Islands and New Zealand by March 31, local accommodation providers are ready to welcome visitors to the island paradise of Rarotonga.
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