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OPINION: Adapting to a changing world

Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Cook Islanders are survivors and the innate ability to adapt to any situation, is what will get us through, writes Thomas Wynne.

Editorials


OPINION: Bristling with hope for a healthier lagoon

Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Rarotonga experienced several hot, still days as 2020 came to a close, affecting the water quality of Muri lagoon. Te Ipukarea Society says we need to investigate if there are linkages to climate change or human development.

Editorials


2020: The year that was

Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Weekend

It goes without saying that Covid-19 is the story of 2020, hands down. The virus dominated the headlines during the year, with many of the most popular stories shedding light on the impact it has had on all of us. But Covid-19 wasn’t the only story of the year. Cook Islands News takes a look back at the pandemic and other stories that defined the year 2020 …

Features


Representing Cook Islands with pride

Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, National

Rose Henry feels very privileged and honoured to be selected to represent her Cook Island culture and Pacific people on an international level.

Culture


‘You try and fit your life into a paragraph’

Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Weekend

When former Cook Islands News editor Jonathan Milne and his family visit Atiu Villas, the story-telling rambles late into the night, and beyond.

Features


Muri in hot water

Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National

Muri lagoon is in dire condition as environmental conditions combined with human activity have resulted in the sudden death of marine life and a warning to residents to avoid swimming in the area.

Environment


‘We got through 2020 together’, PM says in address to nation

Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

In an address to the people of the Cook Islands, PM Mark Brown says good riddance to 2020 and looks ahead to a new year which he says will involve further sacrifice and hardship, but also prosperity.

Local

Covid-19 stimulus package extended

Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy, National

The Cook Islands people continue to be the government’s top priority in 2021 with announcements including extension of the wage subsidy and the expectation that Kiwis will be welcomed back to the country’s shores by March 2021.

Economy


Change needs to start from within, opposition leader says.

Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Opposition leader Tina Brown of the Democratic Party lays out priorities and a clear goal to form a Demo-led Government in 2021 in her New Year's address.

Local

The most popular online stories of 2020

Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, Weekend

Here’s the top 10 online stories of 2020 from Cookislandsnews.com.

Features


Rarotonga residents are still being urged to ‘save water’.

Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Water supply agency To Tatou Vai continues to monitor the water situation at the intakes on the island.

Local


Residents advised to avoid swimming in Muri lagoon

Thursday 31 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National

Government is advising residents to avoid swimming and the harvesting of seafood in Muri Lagoon.

Environment

Netball to hold World Youth Cup trials

Thursday 31 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Young and talented Cook Islanders show interest in representing the country at the upcoming Under-21 World Cup.

Netball

LETTER: It's God with a capital 'G'

Thursday 31 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"I find this as a belittlement and degrading, the name of Almighty God," letter writer says in response to column.

Letters to the Editor

Big year for Chamber of Commerce

Thursday 31 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

It was a year of challenges, change and uncertainty, but for the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce, 2020 was also a year of growth, expansion and breaking new ground.

Economy

Cook Islanders in NZ recognised for community service

Thursday 31 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National

Three New Zealand-based Cook Islanders have been named on the New Year Honours list.

Local

Police ‘abusing powers’ in drunk driving cases

Thursday 31 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National

The conduct of local law enforcement officials in drunk driving cases is under scrutiny after a spate of arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol during the holiday season.

Local


Keeping the festive spirit alive in Mauke

Thursday 31 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands

Impending rain did not dampen the island pride and festive spirits of the Kimiangatau village string band in Mauke.

National

Cops to keep an eye on NYE revellers

Thursday 31 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National

Back-to-back late nights with special licences granted to liquor outlets has placed alcohol on the top shelf of concerns for Cook Islands Police this coming long weekend.

Local


Passionate planter laid to rest

Wednesday 30 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

A week after his sudden passing in Mauke, 49-year-old Tuakana Samuel was laid to rest on Saturday December 26 at the Ngati Tamatea burial ground in Matavera, Rarotonga.

Local

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