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Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Araura Primary School on the island of Aitutaki held the investiture of their prefects last week.

Health facing staff shortage

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora health ministry is looking for more medical staff to fill vacant positions currently being advertised.

CookSafe ‘better than’ NZ Covid-19 Tracer app

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National

CookSafe is better than New Zealand’s Covid Tracer app because health officials can access data immediately, says Chamber of Commerce chief executive Eve Hayden.

Kata: Speaker of Cook Islands Parliament

Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

A WHO Researcher on His Trip to China Seeking Origins of the Virus

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth

Peter Daszak recently returned from Wuhan, China as a member of the World Health Organisation team that was sent to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. He recently spoke with The New York Times, shedding light on the team’s work. By James Gorman via The New York Times.

Defending champs Sea Eagles remain optimistic despite first loss to Bears

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Defending champions Ngatangiia Sea Eagles remain optimistic of their chances in the 2021 Raro Cars Rugby League Competition.

OPINION: Solidarity in numbers: Fighting for workers’ rights

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Te Tuhi Kelly | Published in Editorials, Opinion

There are some people interested in starting up a new workers union to provide support for workers faced with employment relations issues, writes Te Tuhi Kelly, Leader of the Progressive Party.

Saving Rarotonga’s reef from the ‘spiky thing’

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

A taramea outbreak is considered human induced, not a natural disaster, says a local marine biologist.

Titikaveka College appoints student leaders

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Matamaru Florence Hosking Tekoronga of Titikaveka College was appointed a student leader for the third consecutive year at the school’s prefect investiture last Friday.

‘Certainty of travel cannot be guaranteed’ says PM after flight cancelled

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown says those who choose to travel must accept the risks and potential extra costs.

Air freight delays frustrate businesses

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National

Rarotonga businesses are frustrated with delay in air freight claiming the airline is prioritising passengers over much-needed cargo.

Speaker's resignation catches MPs off-guard

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics

Opposition MPs said the resignation of veteran Speaker of the Cook Islands Parliament Niki Rattle was unexpected, and the Prime Minister was only notified of the development over the weekend.

Cancelled travel plans turn from disappointment to delight

Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

While there will be no passengers on today's flight from Auckland, one affected family stuck in NZ decided to make the most of the situation.

Bears thump Sea Eagles

Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Defending champions Tupapa Panthers had an easy start to their 2021 domestic rugby league campaign after their opponent Titikaveka Bulldogs failed to field a full team in round one competition on Saturday.

OPINION: Love is a word but marriage is a sentence – for life

Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Keeping love alive takes more than one day, writes Ruta Mave, reflecting on Valentine’s Day which was celebrated on Sunday.

Hunter wants to improve public service delivery and professionalism

Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Experienced senior public servant Carl Hunter will join the Office of the Public Service Commission as its new head this week, and seeks to overcome challenges to improve government service delivery.

‘Giving is not a burden to us ... it comes naturally’

Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The vainetini executives will congregate and display a tivaivai exhibition in September in lead up to the ceremonies to celebrate the 200 years of the arrival of Christianity here.

Pa’ua export ban remains after decline

Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands

National Environment Service in partnership with Ministry of Marine Resources are working in the Pa Enua to protect pa’ua or giant sea clams.

Little Julia makes big triathlon debut

Monday 15 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Five-year-old Julia Chan was the youngest competitor at the third annual Paradise Supplies Kids Triathlon on Saturday, which saw a large turnout for the popular event.