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Police arrest young man in theft case
Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A young man alleged to have stolen a large sum of cash from a Matavera property will appear in court on Thursday. Cook Islands Police said the man was arrested on Friday and is remanded at the Arorangi prison. Police also received report of a break-in at Packed Rite Store in Titikaveka, on Friday at […]
Cooks top choice for Kiwi travelers
Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Survey reveals traveler preferences in the Covid-19 era will include upmarket accommodation options, flexible booking arrangements, and a need for strict hygiene practices.
Questions raised over recruitment for key public service roles
Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Government assures they are following due process for the advertising, selection and appointment of two senior government positions.
Building a legacy - developing a sustainable development agenda
Tuesday 10 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The Cook Islands National Sustainable Development Agenda 2020+ will be ready for endorsement by April next year.
Letter: Play your part in Covid battle
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
The majority of people who are returning back to the Cooks are returning residents and they are coming via Auckland airport; we currently have no cases in Auckland. Rather than bagging people or arguing on Facebook because that’s clearly not going to solve this decision and trying to execute the PM and his Cabinet, why […]
Recently installed automatic weather stations in northern group aim for more accurate forecasts
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Recently installed automatic weather stations in several northern group islands will allow Cook Islands Meteorological Service staff to make better forecasts.
Drive for better tourism stats begins
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is leading an effort to improve the gathering of data that can properly evaluate the impact tourism has on the environment and people’s lives.
‘Failing and outdated’ public health laws need a makeover, health secretary says.
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
Public health laws are critical to the physical, mental, social and economic wellbeing of individuals and the community and the Public Health Act 2004 just doesn’t cut it, says Health Secretary Dr Josephine Aumea Herman.
PM Brown says travel bubble talks "moving positively", as NZ officials plan to inspect Cooks
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Quarantine free travel between Cook Islands and New Zealand likely to start “a couple of weeks” after both sides have reached an agreement.
Recovery of the Kakerori - rare bird overcomes threat of extinction
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The Kakerori Recovery Programme is an example of good conservation leadership, says local NGO Te Ipukarea Society.
Prime Minister and Opposition leader congratulate Biden and Harris on election victory
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Politics
PM Mark Brown and other Pacific leaders have offered words of congratulations to the newly elected President and Vice President.
Changes to regional competition
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Border restrictions and limited flights throughout the Pacific due to the coronavirus pandemic continue to pose a challenge for OFC, prompting changes to the upcoming soccer calendar.
Dengue fever defeated
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
With no confirmed cases since early September, Te Marae Ora health ministry has officially declared that the dengue outbreak in the Cook Islands is over.
Real men do cry and talk
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Weekend
A serious health scare brought Ngatangiia MP Tamaiva Tuavera to his knees. Melina Etches sat down with Tuavera, who openly shared his story in the hope that other men will do the same especially during the month of November.
The fruit of our lives
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The scriptures that lead our lives are clear: a person’s life is known by its fruit, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.
Jim Marurai: The unexpected prime minister
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Memory Lane
Former Cook Islands prime minister Jim Marurai passed away peacefully at the age of 73, in his Ivirua home on the southern island of Mangaia, where he was born and raised. Veteran journalist Florence Syme-Buchanan pens a poignant tribute to the former leader.
Letter: Water project points to need for enforcement of environment laws
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
"When executive government flaunts existing regulations; NES and the Ombudsman are unable to execute their duties; and public petitions are routinely derailed, we don’t need new laws. We need law enforcement."
Local storyteller puts energy into new book to overcome isolation during pandemic
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture, National
Being away from his grandchildren when the borders closed earlier this year, Tuhe Piho decided to redirect his energy and put his stories to print. His first book, ‘Magical Cook Islands Sunrise’, written in both Cook Islands Maori and English is the result.
‘Equal human rights for all Cook Islanders’
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Elected officials and members of the public will take part in a global digital event promoting equal rights for LGBT+ community
Low tides possible cause of coral bleaching, says ministry
Saturday 7 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
Government scientists believe stormy weather and extreme low tides may be causing corals in Rarotonga’s lagoon to bleach.
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