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Who picks the fruit? A look at the role of seasonal workers in NZ
Thursday 5 November 2020 | Written by E-Tangata | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The morality of New Zealand’s reliance on workers from the Pacific questioned.
Draft environment policy under scrutiny
Thursday 5 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service is promising a wider public consultation on their draft national policy.
Fixing drainage in flood prone Muri
Thursday 5 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands is carrying out a project to overcome flooding and erosion issues in Muri.
Too much rain? Met service says its ‘normal’
Thursday 5 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
The rainy spell this week is 'normal' for the wet season, which started this month and will run until April, says the nation's Meteorological Service.
Programme supports vendors and growers
Thursday 5 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Awareness of small-scale entrepreneurs boosted through Business Trade and Investment Board program.
Letter: Billions of tons of ‘God’s blessings’
Thursday 5 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
There is nothing short-term about the wealth we have sitting at the bottom of our ocean – 5kms deep. Billions of tons of God’s blessings sitting there, more than enough to provide for many generations of our people. Look at places like Norway, great example of how they have harnessed their natural resources, harvested responsibly […]
A US election like no other
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features
Former Cook Islands News editor Richard Moore was in Manhattan this week, capturing the mood on the streets of New York.
Letter: US Election results affect the whole world
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I’m a Cook Islander and also a naturalized US Citizen and I voted in the US election. I can’t wait until this is over. America is so divided right now. It definitely affects us in Hawaii because we are one of the 50 States in the Union. Hawaii has been a Blue State (Democrat) for […]
Australia supports Cook Islands security capabilities
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The Australian Government has provided a virtual conference system to support Cook Islands security capabilities. The system is highly expected to assist in the country’s participation in the virtual Joint Heads of Pacific Security (JHoPS) meeting to be held later this month. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration says the virtual conference system has been […]
‘Smoking hot’ support appreciated
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
A team from the Aitutaki Volunteer Fire and Rescue Brigade hosted a golf fundraiser to raise funds for the completion of it's new fire station.
Te Are Manu looks for dedicated veterinarian
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Te Are Manu’s only vet Dr Ellen McBryde has decided to stay on and care for the animals of Rarotonga, but she needs some help.
Traditional skills help Pacific islanders survive the pandemic
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
A study into impact of Covid-19 on tourism-deprived examines four aspects of well-being: mental, financial, social and physical.
Letter: Appointing a new police chief
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In view of the government ministers’ portfolios announced by Prime Minister Mark Brown, I would have thought he would hand over the Police portfolio to Minister Mac Mokoroa now rather than later. In New Zealand the Minister of Police is not the Prime Minister. The thing is there are rumours that a current […]
Community Covid in NZ draws local concern
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Traditional leaders are calling for the reinstatement of supervised quarantine on arrival following two new Covid-19 community cases in New Zealand.
‘A traumatic and difficult election to watch’
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga-based American weighs in on the US election.
NZ MP Cook Islander at heart
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
Munokoapoto Williams paid tribute to the support she received from her Cook Islands community after taking on top role in New Zealand government.
Song Quest contest bring out the love of singing
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Love for lyrics attracts the lone male artist back to the annual juniors singing competition.
New CI News website goes live
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
A new and revamped digital experience now awaits readers at cookislandsnews.com. The newspaper’s new website went live yesterday, bringing forward a renewed digital presence for the nation’s flagship newspaper. Readers will now be able to access a range of new content including video, photo features, and curated content, bringing out the best the Cook Islands have […]
Bumper crowd at local art exhibition
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National
A crowd of more than 100 people turned out to Mahiriki Tangaroa’s new exhibition ‘In a Perfect World’ at Bergman Gallery, Taputapuatea.
Local resort wins top regional award
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Pacific Resort Rarotonga has been awarded the 2020 Readers’ Choice Award for the Pacific Islands Best International Hotel and Resort.
