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Motorists warned

Saturday 3 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime

Police officers will not tolerate any bad behaviour in public during this Easter long weekend.

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United effort must continue towards travel bubble, says PM

Saturday 3 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy

“There’s no sitting back for anyone. We are focused and united in our determination to ensure the safe and full resumption of quarantine-free travel and we look forward to being ready to welcome New Zealand visitors from 1 May,” says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

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Primary School Football Competition showdown

Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Over the last three weeks CIFA Complex has been the stomping grounds for seven Rarotonga schools who are participating in the Primary School Football Competition.

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PET TALK: Caring for your new puppy or kitten

Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

You’ve just adopted a new family member, what next? In the first edition of this fortnightly column, Dr Ellen McBryde, the lead veterinarian at Te Are Manu Charity Vet Clinic, provides some vital tips.

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LETTER: ‘PM Brown giving us false hope’

Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

"I believe Mark Brown is misleading our anxious and desperate business sector, all the people in our country who are hurting financially and giving us false hope."


Rarotonga electricity subsidy extended

Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in

The electricity discount for households and businesses from Te Aponga Uira has been extended for an additional month.


OPINION: Democratic Party calls for vaccine before travel bubble

Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, Opinion

To the New Zealand government, the Cook Islands Opposition is appealing for the Covid-19 vaccine to be rolled out here for our 17,000 people before the two-way travel bubble opens between our two countries, writes Opposition leader Tina Browne.

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Letter: Key questions on seabed mining

Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The Seabed Minerals Commissioner’s letter on Monday (March 22) didn’t answer the question of what potential risks to the environment from mining were presented to communities in the pa enua.


Private Sector Taskforce looks back on busy year

Tuesday 30 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

A year on from the establishment of their business support office, the Private Sector Taskforce has now dealt with more than 1200 phone calls and walk-in enquiries from sole traders alone, in addition to many hundreds more from other business types.

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Marathon triumph!

Monday 29 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Other Sports, Sports

In his solo marathon run across the paradise island of Aitutaki, runner David Street highlighted that sometimes the sweetest victories are beating personal goals over opponents.

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Local businesses worst hit by Covid

Monday 29 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

A report released by a regional trade investment body highlighted the severe impact of Covid-19 on business in Cook Islands in 2020.

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Brown talks Covid-19 recovery with NZ ministers

Monday 29 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown said he is looking forward to continuing the momentum from discussions with New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern as he began a round of meetings Sunday with NZ senior ministers in Wellington.

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LETTER: Citizen Against Corruption

Sunday 28 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

If the recent private prosecution against PM Mark Brown and former MP Henry Puna proves anything it is this; the ordinary citizen of this country has the freedom to seek recourse through the courts to address matters of concern regarding the government.


LETTER: Mass vaccination before bubble’

Sunday 28 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor My response to the Chamber of Commerce’s chief executive comments re “there is no scientific reason to delay” (the opening of the border for two-way quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and Cook Islands) in Thursday’s edition of Cook Islands News (What’s the hold-up Jacinda?), is that, I would rather be safe, than sorry.

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Education head welcomes design changes to new regional study

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

The Cook Islands Education Ministry has welcomed the design changes proposed for the new Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (PILNA) study to be conducted in October.


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.


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.

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New public health expert appointed

Friday 26 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National

Te Marae Ora Health ministry has brought in a public health specialist whose duties will involve monitoring the measures put in place or being put in place to deal with Covid-19, non communicable diseases and mental health.

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Seeing the power of God

Friday 26 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, National

God promises his children within the Body of Christ, His Church that He will always be with them even unto the ends of the earth, and that the gates of hell shall not prevail against it, writes Bishop Tutai Pere.


Social Mix Volleyball competition enters round two

Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in

The Social Mix Volleyball Tournament heads into round two competition tonight at the National Sports Arena.


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