National
‘Help us pick our golden apples’
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands took a giant step in its bid to harvest valuable deep-ocean polymetallic nodules after formally handing out the nation’s first three seabed minerals exploration licences yesterday.
VAT revenue up, company and individual tax collection down
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Government has ramped up its Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue by more than 40 per cent at the same time as it tightens the purse strings.
Govt cash flow shows $15.5m operational cuts
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
There is still money in Government coffers as it tightens its belt while Covid-19 challenges continue.
Reappointed Agriculture head wants to deliver further support and assistance
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Temarama Anguna-Kamana is looking forward to her second term as the Secretary of Ministry of Agriculture following her reappointment earlier this month.
Health to review measures
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
With total number of Covid-19 cases up to eight as of 6pm last night, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is set to review its current measures to reduce quarantine time for close contacts in the country.
Pa Enua travel partially lifted
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Pa Enua travel suspension was lifted at midnight yesterday.
Making a splash
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands swimming lessons are well underway with both older and younger children participating at Social Centre.
NZ radio waves deliver Reo Maori
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, National
At the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in New Zealand, Tauraki Rongo - the Pacific Media Network (PMN) Cook Islands Language Program producer in New Zealand understood the relevance of delivering the message to the Cook Islands communities in Reo Maori.
Pacific nations participate in food and agriculture forum
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
High-level delegations from Australia, New Zealand and 14 other Pacific Island nations are expected to join government Ministers and officials from 30 other Asia-Pacific countries next month to address the damage done to economies and livelihoods in the food and agriculture sectors caused by the global pandemic.
Financial support for those isolating
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) will provide financial support to people who cannot work because of isolation or quarantine.
Good fishing season
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Big fish have returned to Cook Islands waters, says Timothy Vaikai owner of the Fresh Fish Company.
New police recruits set to graduate
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
New police recruits have had a taste of elite close encounter technical combat system classes as they prepare to hit the streets.
Gordon Murray Fishing Tournament
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The annual Gordon Murray memorial fishing tournament will be held this Saturday, for an opportunity to win $1000 cash.
‘It’s been a struggle’: Cook Islands residents countdown to Aussie reunions
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Tourism
Australia reopened its border to all fully vaccinated visa holders on February 20, welcoming the return of international travellers and other visitors for the first time in nearly two years.
Two more Covid cases confirmed
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands’ Covid-19 cases have moved from four to six as two more people were confirmed to be infected with the virus on Monday evening.
Police vessel on show for one last time
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
In the lead-up to the departure of Te Kukupa early next month, the public is welcome at Avatiu Harbour to have a final close-up look at the patrol boat, this week.
Nikao Seawall gets facelift
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Inspired by Marae Moana, the grey and white Nikao Seawall is getting painted in bright colours over the next few months.
Australian border reopens
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
Cook Islanders intending to travel to Australia can do so after the country reopened its borders to fully vaccinated visa holders on Sunday, welcoming the return of tourists, business travellers, and other visitors.
Social way of life ‘not good for Omicron’: Health expert
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Pacific cultures social way of life could be part of the reason for the high number of Omicron cases in New Zealand, says a leading regional health expert.
Pa Enua welcome border closure
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The suspension of passenger travel to the Pa Enua, except Aitutaki, following Covid-19 cases on Rarotonga has been welcomed by the islands’ residents.
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