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Seabed Minerals Amendment Bill passed

Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The Seabed Minerals Amendment Bill 2021 passed in Parliament on Tuesday receiving unanimous support from both Government and the Opposition.

Environment

Six-year jail sentence for indecent assault

Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

Re-offender, Tapuni Tangatapoto has been sentenced to six years in jail for two acts of indecent assault against a 10-year-old.

Crime

Going local at Aitutaki Marathon

Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in League, Sports

By the time you’ve had your maroro breakfast and coffee this Saturday morning – Aitutaki marathon runners will have crossed the finish line and be celebrating lagoon side.

League


Tourism industry furious over bubble delay

Friday 26 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Local tourism stakeholders were left frustrated with yesterday’s May bubble announcement by Prime Minister Mark Brown and NZ counterpart Jacinda Ardern.

Economy

BREAKING: Travel bubble with NZ pushed to May

Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National

Officials are now looking at a travel bubble to be established in May that would allow visitors from NZ to visit the Cook Islands without the need to quarantine.

Economy


RECIPE: Island's fun flavour for the perfect traditional breakfast

Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Food

A traditional Cook Islands breakfast is a most enjoyable and fun-flavoured effort. By Mereana Hutchinson.

Features


OPINION: ‘What’s the hold-up Jacinda?’

Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Ready when you are. That’s the message the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce has for New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her government when it comes to opening the borders for two-way quarantine-free travel between the two countries.

Editorials


The Deepest Diver in the History of Free Diving Goes Below the Ice

Wednesday 24 March 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Features, In Depth

When the champion free diver Alexey Molchanov stepped onto ice on Lake Baikal in southern Siberia on March 16, the sky was cobalt blue. The sun illuminated the surrounding mountains, the wind was light and the air a balmy minus 10 Celsius. It was the perfect day for a swim, and an opportunity to break yet another world record. Via The New York Times.

Features


PM Brown heads to Aotearoa for travel bubble discussions with NZ PM Ardern

Wednesday 24 March 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

Securing a new date for two-way travel with New Zealand is at the top of the agenda for Prime Minister Mark Brown.

National


KATA: Democratic right

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata


Business house squash tourney for beginners

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports

If you’re looking for a challenging but fun company-bonding experience – then the BSP Business House tournament could be the answer.

Other Sports


Skurosz defends women’s triathlon title

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports, Sports

The Cook Islands Triathlon Association held the very popular Women’s Triathlon on Saturday.

Other Sports


Avatiu beat Titikaveka in netball thriller

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball, Sports

Avatiu edged Titikaveka by a point to lead the Rarotonga Netball Club Competition.

Netball


OPINION: ‘Tourism contributed more than $1 million a day to our economy’

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

This week in his fortnightly column, Prime Minister Mark Brown talks about the country’s financial future – looking ahead to when borders open fully with New Zealand and also beyond as work begins on a recovery plan to restore Cook Islands economy to where it was pre-Covid.

Editorials

Underneath the Mango Tree

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

Mango trees, like their famous palm tree counterparts in Pacific folklore, are a quixotic icon of Island fantasy, their imposing physical stature and delicious, fragrant fruit have few equals.

Art


Fatal trap for eagle rays

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National

Two eagle rays are believed to be the latest victims of the use of gill nets, which have been known to fatally trap marine life, including endangered turtles.

Environment


Fraud charge withdrawn as police had no evidence

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

A 73-year-old French national had fraud charge brought against him dropped after police failed to present evidence to proceed with the charge.

Crime

Middle-aged man accused of two acts of indecent assault

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National

A middle-aged man appeared in the High Court yesterday charged with two acts of indecently assaulting a girl under the age of 12.

Crime

Utariki Rangatira invested

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

The rain held for the investiture of Grace Rea as the new Utariki Rangatira at Te Porotaka Marae in Turangi-Ma-Nga-Mataiapo last Friday afternoon.

Culture


Travel bubble delay: PM to ‘secure a confirmed new date’

Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National

The two-way quarantine free travel with New Zealand expected to start by the end of this month will be postponed.

Economy


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