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Call to rethink tourism approach
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A major Aitutaki tourism provider says the industry should move away from a ‘bodies on the ground’ model, and start looking at ‘higher yield’ tourists.
Washed up turtle ‘in good condition’
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
The Pacific green turtle that washed ashore at Titikaveka beach on Friday is in “good condition”.
Inconsistent power supply frustrates Pukapuka residents
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in National, Outer Islands
There is a growing frustration amongst residents of Pukapuka over the ongoing power failure issue affecting the northern group island for the past two years.
Petrol supplier out of stock
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Toa Petroleum has confirmed it will be out of petrol until Thursday.
Hit and run: man arrested following dangerous police pursuit
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
A drunk driver has been arrested after allegedly pinching a car, crashing into two motorcyclists, and inciting a police pursuit while more than three times the legal alcohol limit.
Met Service issues strong wind warning
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather
A strong wind warning for the land areas and waters of Southern Cook Islands has been issued by the Cook Islands Meteorological Service.
To the rescue
Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Efforts are being made to help recover a Pacific green turtle that washed ashore at Titikaveka beach yesterday.
Jetty’s troubled history: ‘People are going to drown/die if we don’t address this major problem’
Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Environment, National
The Arorangi jetty has drawn criticism and controversy for more than 12 years, since the project was first announced.
Encourage one another to good works …
Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
This week’s opinion piece is from Te Ipukarea Society executive member June Hosking. Title is taken from Hebrews 10:24-25.
Bus crash yet to be processed
Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
A tourist bus crash that occurred on Rarotonga in late December is still being processed by the police.
Spending big to make the bucks
Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
The wheels of commerce keep turning for the Cook Islands tourism industry as the nation moves into what has been traditionally known as a quiet period over our summer months. Resorts are pouring millions of dollars into maintenance and redevelopment as they forecast continued growth in the coming year.
Budget woes mean country short of police
Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Cook Islands Police continue to wrestle with staffing shortages as finances are stretched.
Time to take water safety seriously
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Water Safety and Surf Lifesaving Cook Islands’ spokesperson Brent Fisher said this week’s tragic death of a mother at sea is another reminder for people to know their limits as swimmers.
Award winning photographer under fire with customers left waiting
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
A high profile Cook Islands tourism operator is under fire for not delivering the goods.
Accused ordered to surrender passport
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, National
Two criminal matters were brought before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams at the High Court yesterday.
Resorts undergoing multimillion dollar redevelopment
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism
Edgewater Resort and Spa and its sister resort Club Raro are undergoing a multi-million dollar redevelopment.
First cohort of nursing graduates to strengthen health system
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
From July to December last year, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) had 33 staff including nurses concluding their employment for various reasons.
Reinfection rates for Covid-19 on the rise
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Reinfection rates appear to be one of the reasons for an uptick of Covid-19 cases in the Cook Islands.
Mask-wearing re-introduced in health facilities
Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora has re-introduced compulsory mask wearing and RAT-testing in health facilities.
Double celebration at Rarotonga Hospital
Thursday 5 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Gertrude Moeataua was overjoyed when she gave birth to her baby boy Teariki at 5.45am on New Year’s Day at the Rarotonga Hospital maternity department. Moetaua said she already had two girls and she was happy to finally have a baby boy. Baby Teariki weighed 5 pound and 8 ounces. Penina Arnold, a young, happy […]
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