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One way Cooks-NZ bubble likely in January, government spokesperson says

Saturday 26 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy, National

The arrangement will allow Cook Islanders travelling from Rarotonga to Auckland to not have to undergo 14-days of mandatory quarantine at a managed isolation facility.

Economy


Hope for elderly care centre

Saturday 26 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Community members have come forward to answer the call to help Are Pa Metua, an elderly care centre in Rarotonga.

Local


Expatriate worker served removal order

Saturday 26 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

The Fijian national was expected to have left the Cook Islands yesterday after a removal order from the Ministry of Immigration was issued against him.

Local

Sixteen confirmed for Touch meet

Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

There are limited spots available for teams willing to take part in the Boxing Day Tournament.

Rugby Union


Runway renovations set for 2021

Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National

Specialist machinery and equipment to replace cracked slabs on the runway at Rarotonga Airport has arrived with work set to start in January 2021.

Local


Health secretary to vacate position on Christmas Day

Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas has announced Dr Josephine Aumea Herman will be standing down as Secretary of Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health on Friday.

Local


Christmas church services for Rarotonga

Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

Your guide for Christmas church services in Rarotonga.

Local


Providing access for people with disabilities

Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Nikao Tepuka Health Clinic now features a wheelchair access ramp that enables the centre to be easily accessible to the elderly, persons with a disability and children.

Local


Christmas stock arrives in time

Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Cargo vessel Liloa II arrived in Rarotonga this week, bringing joy to businesses and customers who were worried about meat and other supplies being in short supply for the Christmas weekend.

Local


Cut-throat discounting among tourism operators discouraged

Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National

Tourism operators are being advised not to compete against each other if an expected travel bubble with New Zealand comes to fruition in the first quarter of 2021.

Local


Bringing smiles to the less fortunate during the holiday season

Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Movember Cook Islands used the funds raised through various activities it ran last month to buy some essential equipment for Rarotonga’s Creative Centre.

Local


Flight with returning Fijians ‘will go ahead’

Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

Fijian nationals living in the Cook Islands who are scheduled to board a charter flight from Auckland to Fiji on Friday will still be allowed to travel.

Local

Football thrives in Covid-19 ‘bubble’

Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Football, Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga FC will represent the Cook Islands at the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Champions League qualifiers next year.

Football


LETTER: High lending interest rates

Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"The only meaningful reduction in lending interest rates has come about from our own Government’s contribution towards reducing these lending rate charges ... the banks themselves have done nothing to help."

Letters to the Editor

Cooks man facing deportation freed after landmark ruling

Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

A Cook Islands-born man, who was held in Australian immigration detention facing deportation despite living in the country for more than 40 years, has been set free.

Local


The hunt continues for new elderly care premises

Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

With Christmas approaching, the Are Pa Metua Centre have until December 31st to move out of their present premises located in Nikao.

Local


Economic update spells gloomy days

Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Estimated economic output for the 2020/2021 financial year has been revised downward as the global Covid-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on the nation’s tourism-dependent economy.

Economy


Water intakes at critical level as dry spell continues

Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather

Rarotonga's water Authority, To Tatou Vai, warns people may end up paying for water to be trucked in if the dry spell continues.

National


Tuna fishery protections in place for 2021

Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands along with other Pacific Island countries have reached an agreement with distant water fishing nations to secure crucial protection measures for the coming year.

Economy


Popular local market to take a holiday break

Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

The Punanga Nui Market will be closed on the coming Saturdays so workers can join their families to celebrate the festive season

Local


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