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Water intakes at critical level as dry spell continues
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather
Rarotonga's water Authority, To Tatou Vai, warns people may end up paying for water to be trucked in if the dry spell continues.
Onward and upward for badminton in 2021
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Sports
Badminton Cook Islands has had a positive year with an increase in the number of players taking part in competitions.
Covid and tourism in the Pacific
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Reflecting on a difficult year, Tourism CEO Halatoa Fua says it was fortunate that in the last 10 years the Cook Islands tourism industry had a major boom and was able to establish a reserve fund to cushion the blow from Covid-19.
Facebook is the scammers tool of choice in the Cook Islands
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Technology
With Facebook clearly the most popular source of internet traffic in the country, local financial fraud investigators say scammers are increasingly using the social media network to target residents.
‘Atiu Rocket’ breaks swimming records
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Swimmer Wesley Roberts, the ‘Atiu Rocket,’ is 0.7 seconds away from qualifying for the Olympic Games next year.
OPINION: The magic of Christmas is everywhere
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion
If you look you will find there is Christmas magic in everything, writes Ruta Tangiiau Mave.
Papa Kaina laid to rest
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A humble and quiet man, Papa Kaina Taepae Ripata from the island of Manihiki passed away peacefully with his wife Mama Marii and children by his side on December 12.
Shipping delays impact supermarket supplies
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Despite cargo vessel delays, supermarkets say they will make sure their valued customers have all the supplies needed to celebrate Christmas.
Cooks U18s win Bowl final
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The U18 World Schools 7s held at Pakuranga Rugby Fields featured only New Zealand-based teams.
Smiling in the face of adversity
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The tourism industry gathered for a celebration of the 2018-2019 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards 2020 held on Tuesday.
Marine resources ministry investigate coral bleaching
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) is investigating a number of incidents of bleached corals occurring in several islands.
Pukapuka – a place filled with hidden treasures
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Features, Weekend
During a trip to the Northern Cook Islands, Cook Islands News journalist Emmanuel Samoglou saw places of incredible beauty but facing isolation, a lack of resources, and economic hardship. Yet at the same time, residents enjoy a freedom that comes from choosing to live life on modest terms. In this first part of a two-part series, he writes about the island of Pukapuka.
OPINION: Deep Conversations on seabed mining in the Cook Islands
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
A strong turnout and the varied discussion points at screening of Deep Conversations documentary were evidence that our people want more information on all aspect of deep-sea mining, writes Te Ipukarea Society
‘World’s best hope’ 2021
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands Government is urging the community to adhere to hygiene and other precautionary measures until a Covid-19 vaccine is made available next year.
A season with a purpose
Friday 18 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Regardless of what has occurred over the last nine months or so, it is not all doom and gloom. Many positives have emerged from some of the negatives that have taken place, writes John Mateara (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
Cook Islands play crucial role in the region’s stand against nuclear weapons
Friday 18 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Pacific island nations meet in a bid to elevate anti-nuclear advocacy through the Treaty of Rarotonga.
Asian bank loan provides millions in Covid-19 assistance
Friday 18 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
The Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has approved a US$20 million (NZ$28 million) loan to the Cook Islands to meet a cash crunch caused by Covid-19 pandemic.
Showing love at Christmas time
Friday 18 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
Despite receiving negative comments, Movember group members drive initiative to bring Christmas joy to inmates at Arorangi Prison.
Takairangi joins Super League club
Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
Super League club Hull Kingston Rovers is excited with the depth Brad Takairangi will provide in a number of positions after signing the Cook Islander on a two-year deal.
Tourism celebrates pre-Covid success
Thursday 17 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Although 2020 has been tough on everyone with the tourism industry hit the hardest, the Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards was a happy gathering of the community.
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