National
Draft environment policy under scrutiny
Thursday 5 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service is promising a wider public consultation on their draft national policy.
Fixing drainage in flood prone Muri
Thursday 5 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Infrastructure Cook Islands is carrying out a project to overcome flooding and erosion issues in Muri.
Too much rain? Met service says its ‘normal’
Thursday 5 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Weather
The rainy spell this week is 'normal' for the wet season, which started this month and will run until April, says the nation's Meteorological Service.
PM downplays Covid fears
Thursday 5 November 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
Prime Minister Brown says the Covid-19 situation in French Polynesia is not comparable to Cook Islands.
Programme supports vendors and growers
Thursday 5 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Awareness of small-scale entrepreneurs boosted through Business Trade and Investment Board program.
Australia supports Cook Islands security capabilities
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The Australian Government has provided a virtual conference system to support Cook Islands security capabilities. The system is highly expected to assist in the country’s participation in the virtual Joint Heads of Pacific Security (JHoPS) meeting to be held later this month. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration says the virtual conference system has been […]
‘Smoking hot’ support appreciated
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
A team from the Aitutaki Volunteer Fire and Rescue Brigade hosted a golf fundraiser to raise funds for the completion of it's new fire station.
Te Are Manu looks for dedicated veterinarian
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Te Are Manu’s only vet Dr Ellen McBryde has decided to stay on and care for the animals of Rarotonga, but she needs some help.
Government eyes long-term banking reform
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
As government provides interest relief on loans, it’s also working behind the scenes and against the odds to lower the cost of borrowing for homeowners and businesses.
Fishing workshop upskills in Mauke
Wednesday 4 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A workshop organised by the Cook Islands Fishing Association and the Ministry of Marine Resources aims to upskill local fishermen in Mauke.
Matapo acting police chief
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A Government spokesperson said executive council approved Matapo as the acting Police Commissioner last week.
Further delays to Mitiaro expected
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
More rain on Mitiaro this week has further softened its coral airstrip causing additional delays in air travel to the island.
Community Covid in NZ draws local concern
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Traditional leaders are calling for the reinstatement of supervised quarantine on arrival following two new Covid-19 community cases in New Zealand.
‘A traumatic and difficult election to watch’
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga-based American weighs in on the US election.
Honour the ‘gentlemen’s agreement’: Demos
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
Threats from Micronesian countries to pull out of the Pacific Islands Forum should be taken seriously, says the Opposition leader.
NZ MP Cook Islander at heart
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
Munokoapoto Williams paid tribute to the support she received from her Cook Islands community after taking on top role in New Zealand government.
New CI News website goes live
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
A new and revamped digital experience now awaits readers at cookislandsnews.com. The newspaper’s new website went live yesterday, bringing forward a renewed digital presence for the nation’s flagship newspaper. Readers will now be able to access a range of new content including video, photo features, and curated content, bringing out the best the Cook Islands have […]
Song Quest contest bring out the love of singing
Tuesday 3 November 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Love for lyrics attracts the lone male artist back to the annual juniors singing competition.
Bumper crowd at local art exhibition
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National
A crowd of more than 100 people turned out to Mahiriki Tangaroa’s new exhibition ‘In a Perfect World’ at Bergman Gallery, Taputapuatea.
Local resort wins top regional award
Monday 2 November 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Pacific Resort Rarotonga has been awarded the 2020 Readers’ Choice Award for the Pacific Islands Best International Hotel and Resort.
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