National
Government spends $12.9m on debt repayment holiday
Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The interest repayment holiday cost the country $12.9 million, over $1 million less than the initial $14.2 million estimated cost of the initiative under Government’s Economic Response Package.
A tribute to the people
Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Cook Islands proudly celebrated the Constitution Day yesterday, marking the country’s 56 years of self-governance in true island style with drums, songs and dance.
Culture winner at Te Maeva Nui
Thursday 5 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The 2021 Te Maeva Nui cultural awards were presented to deserving winners during the Constitution Day celebrations at the National Auditorium yesterday.
Ngatangiia benefit from Japan grant
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Government of Japan officially handed over the Ngatangiia-Matavera Health Centre and the associated upgrades to toilet and netball court facilities to the executives of Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau and Ngatangiia-Matavera Sports Association.
Young and old rejoice in gospel songs
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Each of the participating Te Maeva Nui teams performed lively Tu’Anga Evangelia gospel songs on Sunday night, with some of the teams leading the way with female conductors.
Cook Islands reefs used in global study
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Data collected from coral reefs in the Cook Islands have been used in a new model to help save reef ecosystems around the planet.
Jetstar delays Rarotonga service to March 2022
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Budget airline Jetstar has cancelled Rarotonga flights through to the end of March, 2022, but has provided customers a range of options including a credit voucher or a full refund.
Nosey, the seal, extends his ‘holiday’
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The visiting seal has been on holiday in Rarotonga for officially three weeks now after swimming all the way from New Zealand to suntan and wave to locals and tourists at the Avarua harbour.
Pavilion named after former Cook Islands leader
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The pavilion built at the Constitution Park has been named in honour of the country’s first leader, Albert Henry.
Marumaru Atua returns from 48-day Taua e Moana voyage
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Sailing through good wind, rain and rough seas, Vaka Marumaru Atua returned safely to Rarotonga early yesterday morning, having successfully completed a 48-day Taua e Moana voyage to the Northern group islands.
Pille heading back to NZ
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Acting Infrastructure Cook Islands secretary Willem Pille has ruled himself out of contention for the top job after announcing his intention to return to New Zealand.
Rarotonga drenched with half the average August rainfall
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
A number of local events including the opening of the BCI Trade Days yesterday was postponed due to continuous rain on Rarotonga.
Ambassadors present credentials to Queen’s Representative via Zoom
Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands High Commission was honoured to be able to facilitate the presentation of credentials of the Ambassadors of Germany, Israel, Turkey, Korea and Chile to the Queen’s Representative of the Cook Islands, Sir Tom Marsters KBE last week.
International night shows unity in diversity
Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Cultural diversity enhanced by vibrant colours, unusual costumes, dances and heartfelt performances, splashed across the National Auditorium stage on Saturday night.
Japan assists Takitumu School
Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National
The government of Japan handed over the ownership of three septic tanks and eight water fountains to Takitumu School at a handover ceremony held on July 23 in Rarotonga.
NZ’s Ngā Tūmanako Kapa Haka wows local crowd
Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The visiting New Zealand Maori Ngā Tūmanako Kapa Haka group lived up to expectations, wowing the audience during Te Maeva Nui International Night at the National Auditorium on Saturday.
Health ministry is considering vaccinating children aged 12 to 15 with Pfizer
Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
After vaccinating more than 90 per cent of Cook Islands’ eligible population, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is exploring ways to get approval for the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to be given to 12 to 15-year-olds.
Climate change affecting Cooks’ tuna population
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National, Weather
Recent studies say climate change is driving tuna further to the east, threatening the economic security of several small island states including the Cook Islands.
Court Briefs
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Court briefs from July 22
Nine months disqualification for careless driving causing injury
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
In Avarua’s High Court on July 20, Odette Stanke was disqualified for driving for nine months and will be on probation for a year for careless driving causing injury.
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