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Rarotonga traveller in quarantine after breach
Saturday 1 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
With a traveller from the Cook Islands in quarantine in Western Australia, the Opposition is re-iterating its call for a nation-wide vaccination programme before a bubble is established with New Zealand.
Major announcement imminent, sources say
Saturday 1 May 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Sources are speculating an upcoming announcement could see either a date set for a travel bubble with New Zealand or solid plans put in place for a Covid-19 vaccination programme, but the Government is staying tight-lipped for now.
Officials to determine Rarotonga's dog population
Friday 30 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
A survey to determine Rarotonga’s canine population to address the dog problems on the island is now underway.
Data shows increase in gender-based violence
Thursday 29 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
More efficient data collection methods have revealed a disturbing increase in gender-based violence in the Cook Islands.
Our firefighters of the future
Thursday 29 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
For their last outing for April, Autism Cook Islands yesterday visited the team of firefighters at the Rarotonga Fire and Aviation Rescue centre.
Not a brand, but ‘a movement’
Wednesday 28 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Two local fitness fanatics have launched the Cook Islands’ first activewear brand to encourage people to invest in their fitness and create more healthy lifestyles for themselves.
Shark caught and released
Wednesday 28 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
The catching of a male tiger shark on Monday highlights the difficulties local fishers can have when interacting with sharks, and the need for further education to ensure the ‘near threatened’ animals are protected when accidentally caught.
Family unveils WWI soldier’s headstone
Tuesday 27 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Seventy-eight years after his death, the headstone unveiling ceremony for Private Namiro Mauore Service No. 60657 was held at the Nikao cemetery on Saturday morning.
Buyers scramble as ship unloads eggs
Tuesday 27 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Eggs return to Rarotonga’s store shelves today after a week of low stock.
Conference seeks a better life for women
Tuesday 27 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Local women are meeting to look for solutions on issues such as gender-based violence, the empowerment of women in business, and climate justice.
Anzac Dawn Service returns to the Cenotaph
Monday 26 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
It was a welcome sight for many as the Anzac Dawn Service returned to the Cenotaph in Avarua yesterday, after Covid-19 meeting restrictions put a hold on the remembrance ceremony being held there last year.
Government gives market ‘seal of approval’ despite scathing audit report
Monday 26 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Government’s investment corporation says although proper processes may have not been taken, they viewed the sealing of the Punanga Nui Market as being positive.
The psychology of a staycation
Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Staycations have taken off around the world during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the phenomenon hasn’t escaped the Cook Islands. CI News take a look into why we need to get away, even if it might only be a short drive away from home.
Dengue fever cases climbing
Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
The dengue fever outbreak shows no signs of abating with the total number of suspected, probable and confirmed cases of type-2 dengue sitting at 317.
Normal right turn, road crash accused tells court
Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The defendant facing a charge of careless driving causing injury has testified that she performed a normal right turn into Friendly Mart in Arorangi
Government names new Police Commissioner
Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The country’s new Police Commissioner is James Keenan, the first Cook Islander to achieve the rank of commissioned officer in the New Zealand Police force.
Vaka Puaikura farewells a warrior son
Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
One of Vaka Puaikura’s steadfast and devoted sons, Beresford Henry Heather – also known as ‘Black’ – passed away last Sunday at the Rarotonga Hospital. He was 59 years old.
SIX60 show to be streamed live to Cook Islands from Eden Park
Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
New Zealand band SIX60 will play a ‘history-making’ concert at Eden Park tonight that will be streamed live to the Cook Islands on Pasifika TV.
A veteran’s headstone unveiling
Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The journey of searching for and connecting families of WWI soldiers is an emotional one, says the country’s chief archivist, Paula Paniani.
Road crash case in court
Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Emotions were high in yesterday’s High Court sitting as two New Zealanders recalled a road accident that ruined their Rarotonga holiday.
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